Marine Corps MOS · Support
0170 Personnel Officer
Overview
Personnel Officers advise commanders and staffs on personnel administration, formulate related plans, policies, and procedures, and supervise their unit's Marines. They coordinate manpower, pay, and personnel information in MCTFS through UD/MIPS and advise service members on personal affairs, benefits, privileges, and entitlements.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- HR information systems management
- policy development and implementation
- business process design and optimization
- records and information management
- compliance and regulatory interpretation
- reporting and analytics
- workforce planning
- stakeholder and customer service management
- documentation and SOP development
- team leadership and supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
Career Growth
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
- Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- General and Operations Managers
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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