Officer Subspecialty
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Waterways Operations and Management
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Waterways Operations and Management Subspecialty Officers support access to navigable waterways for mariners, facilitate effective and efficient movement of commerce, and promote a safe, secure, and environmentally sound marine transportation system as a component of the national transportation network. This is accomplished through program components such as, but not limited to: management of waterway infrastructure; facilitation and management of vessel movements; communication of waterway and environmental conditions; and execution of applicable Port Management activities and authorities.
Core Skills
- waterway management
- vessel traffic coordination
- port operations
- marine infrastructure planning
- navigation safety communication
- environmental condition monitoring
- maritime emergency management
- stakeholder coordination
- transportation system resilience
Common Certifications
- Certified Port Executive (CPE)
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- STCW Basic Training
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Port Executive (CPE)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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