1. Making a Difference Around the Globe
U. S. NAVY CIVIL 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
CEC makes up 2% of ALL Navy officers – our size helps foster a more family-like atmosphere. Degree of separation between all CEC officers is very small.

3. What We Do Facilities Management (59%) Expeditionary (27%)
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 Do Facilities 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 Do Expeditionary
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 Do Staff/Joint Instructor Accessions and Detailing
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
Job Locations

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 Opportunities CEC 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 Opportunities CEC Collegiate Program
Collegiate - bachelor Max. 18 months
Collegiate - master Max. 12 months
Exceptional student - bachelor Max. 24 months
Apply if candidate will graduate in no more than 20 months.
Apply if candidate will graduate in no more than 14 months.
Apply if candidate will graduate in no more than 26 months and the candidate has not received any letter grades in his or her technical classes that are equivalent to a C, D, or F.
All dates are from graduation an allow for a maximum of two months to process. If the candidate could apply to the next quarter's board and still be within the program limit window, he or she is applying too early.

13. Accessions Process Typical Accession Candidate
Minimum Requirements
19-35 years old
2.7 GPA
U.S. Citizen
ABET EAC degree or NAAB Architectural degree
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

14. Accessions Process Acceptable 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

15. Accessions Process Interview 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 Recommended due date: 9 Sep Actual due date: 16 Sep 2015.
Convene: 25 Jan Recommended due date: 18 Dec Actual due date: 31 Dec 2015.
Convene: 25 Apr Recommended due date: 25 Mar Actual due date: 1 Apr 2016.
Resume is not including in the applicant’s package but it is preferred to have
Recommended NRD internal application due dates are proposed to allow time for potential kit errors to be identified and resolved before the actual due date.

16. Accessions Process Skype 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. Accessions Process CEC Pipeline
APPLICATION & BOARD
2-12 months
CECOS
16 weeks
INITIAL CEC ASSIGNMENT
18-36 months
OCS
12 weeks
NOW
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

18. Questions?