Navy Rating · Support
741X Ship's Clerk CWO
Overview
Ship's Clerk Warrant Officers provide technical expertise in administration, personnel management, and pay and personnel processing to Navy warfare communities. They draw on broad knowledge of Navy procedures, organization, regulations, and directives.
Core Skills
- personnel administration
- pay and entitlements processing
- HR information systems (HRIS) management
- records management and documentation control
- policy interpretation and implementation
- data entry accuracy and quality control
- metrics tracking and reporting
- briefing and written communication
- team leadership and supervision
- compliance and audit readiness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- SAP software
- Workday software
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Finance and Accounting
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate
Career Growth
- Information Governance Professional (IGP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
- Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
Related Occupations
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Human Resources Specialists
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.
Report an error on this page