Navy Rating · Support
CMDCS Command Senior Chief
Overview
Command Senior Chiefs serve as command-level senior enlisted leaders afloat and ashore, reporting directly to the commanding officer and working closely with the executive officer. They help formulate and implement policies concerning enlisted personnel and oversee professional development for the Chief Petty Officer mess.
Core Skills
- senior enlisted leadership
- command climate and culture management
- personnel management and utilization
- training program oversight
- policy development and enforcement
- performance management and counseling
- mentoring and coaching
- strategic communications with command team
- organizational readiness assessment
- discipline and compliance management
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
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.
Similar Specialties
CMDCM
Command Master Chief
Navy
8999
Sergeant Major-First Sergeant
Marine Corps
120X
Human Resources Officer
Navy
8991
Sergeant Major of The Marine Corps
Marine Corps
863A
Navy Reserve Activity (NRA) Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL)
Navy
8SEL
Graduate of the U.S. Navy Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat (CMC/COB) Leadership Course for non-rated CMD Master Chief & Senior Chief Petty Officers and non-Chief of the Boat
Navy
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.
Report an error on this page