From M.O.S. to J-O-B A Guide for Applying Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) to Civilian Drin king Water and Wastewater Jobs

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1 From M.O.S. to J-O-B A Guide for Applying Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) to Civilian Drin king Water and Wastewater Jobs Matthew Reed Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water March 6,

2 Questions & Answers GoToWebinar Technical Support: You can submit questions/comments any time during the presentation Just use the question and answer pane that is located on your screen The speakers will address as many questions as possible 2

3 Maximize Your Screen For a full screen view hit F5 or full screen icon on your console To return to the regular view, hit F5 again or regular screen icon You need to be in regular view to submit text questions Hitting Control + H will also give you a larger view 3

4 Poll How many people are watching this webinar at your location? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 + 4

5 Today s Speakers Matthew Reed US Environmental Protection Agency William Quimbayoglen U.S. Army Quartermaster School, Petroleum and Water Department (PWD), Water Training Division Chief UTC Aaron Neufeld US Navy, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Camp Maintenance and Utilities Chief CWO5 James Harrison US Marine Corps, Marine Corps Engineer School, Utilities Instruction Company Academic Officer 5

6 Poll Which best describes your affiliation? a) Veteran b) Water utility c) Civilian water sector organization: non-water utility d) State, Tribal or Federal agency/government e) Other 6

7 Agenda Introduction About the Guide Military Water Sector Jobs Additional Features Questions 7

8 Poll If you are part of a governmental agency, which best fits your description? a) City b) County c) Tribal d) State e) Federal 8

9 Poll Are you an active duty military member attending this webinar? a) Yes b) No 9

10 Introduction to the Guide What is an MOS? Ratings Air Force Specialty Codes Purpose of the Guide Who benefits from it? Tips for Use 10

11 Poll The MOS to JOB guide can help me understand the following: a) Which MOSs are most relevant to the water sector b) How to describe in civilian terms a veteran s experience c) Financial incentives for hiring a Vet d) Websites for hiring a Vet e) What to have for lunch 11

12 US Army 92W Basic Technical Training Advance Individual TNG Equipment Leadership Skills /Technical TNG Warrior Leader Course Advance Leaders Course (PH I & II) Senior Leaders Course 12

13 US Army 92W Additional Skills, Training and Experience Humanitarian Assistance & Crisis Response Missions Deployments & Operational Assignments 13

14 US Navy Utilitiesman Training Basic skills Experiences Types of Equipment Assignments 14

15 US Navy Utilitiesman Advanced Training Advanced Skills and Experience 15

16 US Marines 1171 Training Basic skills Experiences Types of Equipment Assignments 16

17 US Marines 1171 Advanced Training Advanced Skills and Experience 17

18 US Coast Guard MK, DC, MST Basic skills Experiences Types of Equipment Assignments 18

19 US Coast Guard MK, DC, MST 19

20 US Air Force 3E4x1 Training Basic skills Experiences Types of Equipment 20

21 US Air Force 3E4x1 Advanced Training Advanced Skills and Experience 21

22 United Services Military Apprenticeship Program USN, USMC, USCG Water Treatment Plant Operator Pipe Fitter Plumber Nationally Recognized Certificate from DOL 22

23 Additional Military Jobs Electricians Heavy equipment operators Mechanics of all types Contracts and procurements Budgeting Management Laboratory Technician 23

24 Poll The Department of Labor has a US military apprenticeship program for jobs in the water sector. a) True b) False c) Honestly I don t know. I missed that part of the webinar. 24

25 On the Job Training Programs G.I. Bill Coverage Stipends for the Vet 50% Wage Reimbursement to Employers for Disabled Vets 25

26 Non Paid Work Experience Government Agencies ONLY NO cost to employer NO salary from employer VA support VA pays stipend to Vet 26

27 Helpful Links Dept. of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment website for employers to list jobs and find Veteran candidates, Veterans post resumes and search for open positions Department of Labor (DOL) VETS Regional Directory Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) VA Educational Toll-Free Line

28 Poll There are programs with financial incentives for hiring a Veteran. a) True b) False 28

29 Questions? Contact information Matthew Reed, US EPA National Operator Certification / Workforce Coordinator reed.matthew@epa.gov (202)