U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps: Building a Better World

1. U. S. NAVYCIVIL ENGINEER CORPS Making a Difference Around the Globe Revised: AUG15

2. Agenda Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Who we are What we do Where we are located Benefits of the Navy Collegiate Opportunities Accessions Process

3. What We Do • Facilities Management (59%) • Base operations, planning, and maintenance • Construction, contracting, and real estate • Utilities and environmental • Expeditionary (27%) • Contingency engineering • Humanitarian assistance • Disaster relief • Staff/Joint (14%) • Instructor and aide • Inter-service/agency • Accessions and detailer

4. What We DoFacilities Management • Base Operations, Planning, and Maintenance • Interface with customers on base and manage all client requests • Cradle to grave project management with emphasis on project scope preparation • Development and implementation of maintenance action plans • Manage base transportation department • Construction, Contracting, and Real Estate • Project management of construction contracts • Contracting officer’s technical representative • Acquisition and zoning of land • Utilities and Environmental • Development, implementation, and compliance of environmental policy • Operation and sustainment of base utility network

5. What We DoExpeditionary • Seabees • Navy’s deployable construction force • Worldwide deployments in support of contingency construction, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance • Junior officers lead Seabees in the execution of projects all over the world • Individual Augmentee • Volunteer to support contingency contracting and reconstruction in Iraq, Afghanistan or Djibouti • Professional Exchange Program • Assigned to expeditionary units of the Air Force, Army and Marines for 2 years • Learn how they operate to enhance joint operations

6. Seabees Capabilities • Construct/maintain camps • Improve beaches • Bridge/road/airfield construction/repair • Water well drilling • Convoy Operations • Vertical construction • Asphalt Paving • Underwater construction/repair

7. What We DoStaff/Joint • Instructor • Providing initial and follow-on training to CEC officers and NAVFAC civilians all over the world • Accessions and Detailing • Finding the best and brightest • Assisting with career development • Executive Assistant • Coordinating the schedule and travel of high ranking officers and civilians • Inter-Service/Agency Support • Pentagon • State Department • Plans and policy

8. Where We Are Located JobLocations

9. Benefits: Graduate School • Eligibility • Offered to career motivated officers who demonstrate superior performance and potential to succeed as Navy leaders • Admission to graduate school between the 6-10 year mark in career • Programs offered (most are 12 months) • Civil Engineering • Construction, Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Public Works and Planning options • Mechanical Engineering • Shore Facilities and Energy Management options • Electrical Engineering • Ocean Engineering • MBA • Facility Financial Program Management • Benefits • All costs completely paid for by the Navy • Full-time student who still gets annual salary and benefits

10. Benefits: Life After the Navy • CEC Officers are heavily recruited for • Leadership experience • Managerial skills • Communication • Problem Solving • Professional qualifications (PE/RA, MS, Contracting) • Navy CEC jobs directly relate to civilian jobs • Management of city, university, airport, and corporate facilities/offices • Disaster response • Law enforcement and federal employment • Executive positions in the construction industry and others

11. Collegiate OpportunitiesCEC Collegiate Program Paid while you complete your degree • Commitment • Officer Candidate School and Civil Engineer Corps Officer School (CECOS) • 4 years of active-duty service, plus 4 years Inactive Reserve • Salary • Earn an average of $3,064/month (E-3 pay plus housing allowance) for up to 2 years before graduation • Full medical/dental insurance, ID card, military discounts • Duties while still in college • Maintain 3.0 or better GPA and complete a PT test twice a year • Adhere to the UCMJ and conduct yourself in a manner befitting a naval officer • No uniforms, haircuts, classes, or drill

12. Collegiate OpportunitiesCEC Collegiate Program

13. Accessions ProcessTypical Accession Candidate Competitive Candidate • Ideal GPA and certifications • > 3.1 • EIT/NCARB/PE/RA a definite plus • Extra-curricular activities • Campus organizations • Intramurals or varsity sports • Community involvement • Employment • Part-time job while in school • Engineering internships or CO-OPs • Character • Great leadership potential • Communication skills • True desire to serve in CEC Minimum Requirements • 19-35 years old • 2.7 GPA • U.S. Citizen • ABET EAC degree or NAAB Architectural degree

14. Accessions ProcessAcceptable Degrees • Acceptable degrees - bachelor’s or master’s in: • Engineering program accredited by ABET – EAC • Architecture program accredited by NAAB • Degrees not accepted without special consideration • Engineering technology bachelor degree accredited by ABET – ETAC will not be considered unless the candidate meets one of the following criteria: • Already professionally registered as a state-licensed Engineer-in-Training (EIT); • Already licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE); or • Approved for a waiver by the CEC OCM. • Bachelor of Science in Architecture (non-NAAB accredited) or Environmental Design will not be considered unless the candidate meets one of the following criteria: • Already a state-licensed Architect; • Pursuing a follow-on master’s degree in a NAAB accredited program; or • Approved for a waiver by the CEC OCM.

15. Accessions ProcessInterview and Board Dates • AO Interview • AO must have the following prior to scheduling an Interview • APSR • Resume* • Official transcripts • The interview will take roughly one hour but may go longer depending on the amount of questions the candidate has • Interview Appraisal is returned within seven days of interview • Interviews should be scheduled 1-2 months in advance • Convening of Board • CEC boards convene during January, April, July, and October. • Next board dates are: • Convene: 26 Oct 2015. Recommended due date: 9 Sep 2015. Actual due date: 16 Sep 2015. • Convene: 25 Jan 2016. Recommended due date: 18 Dec 2015. Actual due date: 31 Dec 2015. • Convene: 25 Apr 2016. Recommended due date: 25 Mar 2016. Actual due date: 1 Apr 2016.

16. Accessions ProcessSkype Policy • A Skype interview will be granted for candidates with otherwise complete packages if: • The AO cannot schedule a trip to the NRD before the next board package deadline and has not visited the NRD since the last board package deadline. Candidates who do not have complete packages prior to the board deadline will not be considered for Skype interviews in order to ‘squeeze’ them in the board. • Candidates who were scheduled for an interview but are no longer able to meet that commitment due to an emergent situation – these situations will be determined on a case by case basis. • Acceptable emergencies are: illness, family health concerns, and academic commitments. • Unacceptable emergencies are: lack of transportation, general inconvenience, or communication failures on the part of the NRD staff. • Skype interview shall be initiated with the NRD NLT five business days in advance. • Contact the AO as soon as possible in the event of an emergency situation.

17. NOW APPLICATION & BOARD 2-12 months OCS 12 weeks CECOS 16 weeks INITIAL CEC ASSIGNMENT 18-36 months Accessions ProcessCEC Pipeline • Selection • Selection results are released through CRIMS only • Occurs 2-3 weeks after board dismissal • FINSEL • If an issue arises WRT a candidates FINSEL, contact the AO for a resolution • OCS ship date • OCS Ship dates are handled by CNRC • Direct any questions, comments or concerns to the AO. COLLEGIATE PROGRAM 0-24 months

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