Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

O23L SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Operator Leading Petty Officer (LPO)

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

Overview

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle Operator Leading Petty Officer serves as the leading petty officer for SDV operators. The specialty marks successful completion of the SDV Operator LPO milestone in the SO Source Rating Career Path.

Core Skills

  • small team leadership
  • sdv operations coordination
  • crew readiness tracking
  • maintenance supervision
  • training facilitation
  • maritime safety management
  • quality assurance
  • mission preparation
  • performance feedback
  • operational reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop

Civilian Career Paths

  • Transportation Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Commercial Diver Certification

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Related Occupations

  • Business Continuity Planners
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers

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

Defense contractor jobs for O23L

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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