NEC
833A
Disaster Preparedness Operations and Training Specialists
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Advises command on how to integrate into the normal command organization the functions necessary to prepare for, defend against, and recover from major accidents, natural and man made disasters; assists in the coordination with local, civic authorities on disaster response operations; conducts training for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare defense to include hazard awareness, individual protection, decontamination, and mission restoration; performs organizational maintenance on NBC defense equipment; uses equipment complying with procedures required by Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.
Core Skills
- emergency operations planning
- disaster response coordination
- cnr defense training
- hazard awareness instruction
- decontamination procedures
- protective equipment maintenance
- continuity planning
- community coordination
- radiation safety compliance
Common Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Associate Emergency Manager
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Certified Business Continuity Professional
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- Certified Safety Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, and 800
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Associate Emergency Manager
- Certified Business Continuity Professional
- Certified Safety Professional
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