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756B Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense (CBRN-D) Operations and Training Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense Operations and Training Specialist trains and advises shipboard personnel on integrating CBRN-D doctrine into command organization and operations and on protective measures for defense and recovery. The specialist supervises and performs operational procedures and organizational-level maintenance on CBRN-D detection, protection, and removal equipment.

Core Skills

  • cbrn defense training
  • hazardous materials response
  • chemical detection equipment
  • radiological monitoring
  • biological defense procedures
  • protective equipment employment
  • decontamination operations
  • emergency management
  • equipment maintenance and testing

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Alert Technologies OpsCenter

Civilian Career Paths

  • Emergency Management
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
  • Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Career Growth

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT)

What the Work Involves

  • Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
  • Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
  • Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
  • Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
  • Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.

Related Occupations

  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
  • Business Continuity Planners
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Security Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 756B

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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