Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Combat & Infantry
CG-SEI18 Living Marine Resource
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A Living Marine Resource officer manages protected living marine resources. The Coast Guard also supports NOAA Fisheries management goals for protected marine mammals, and both organizations are responsible for enforcing violations of the Endangered Species Act.
Core Skills
- marine resource protection
- maritime law enforcement
- endangered species compliance
- marine mammal protection
- vessel boarding operations
- fisheries inspection
- evidence documentation
- interagency conservation coordination
- environmental case reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Environmental Engineering
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS)
- Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)
- Certified Forester (CF)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA): Environmental Compliance
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA): Management System
What the Work Involves
- Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
- Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
- Compile and present evidence for court actions.
- Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
- Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Engineers
- Animal Control Workers
- Forest and Conservation Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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