Navy NEC · Support
U46A Senior Enlisted Damage Control Program Management and Training Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior Enlisted Damage Control Program Management and Training Specialist manages and supervises safety for shipboard damage control, firefighting, and chemical, biological, and radiological defense programs. This specialist oversees equipment maintenance, troubleshoots installed firefighting systems, helps organize and train response teams, and plans and evaluates exercises.
Core Skills
- damage control program management
- firefighting systems maintenance
- hazardous materials response
- cbrn defense
- emergency response training
- exercise planning and evaluation
- safety supervision
- gas free engineering
- shipboard equipment readiness
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
- Fire Protection
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Also Common
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
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
- Business Continuity Planners
- Security Managers
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
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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