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8CMC Command Master Chief
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Command Master Chief rating
Overview
A Command Master Chief serves as the principal enlisted advisor to a commander or commanding officer. The Command Master Chief performs this advisory responsibility under the provisions of OPNAVINST 1306.2 series.
Core Skills
- senior enlisted leadership
- executive advising
- workforce readiness management
- morale and welfare programs
- command climate assessment
- conflict resolution
- personnel policy application
- organizational communication
- mentorship program leadership
- executive briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Prosci Change Management Certification
Career Growth
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Also Common
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
What the Work Involves
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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