MOS/Title: MOS 0170 -- Personnel Officer
Type of Officer : Warrant Officer
Type of MOS : PMOS
Rank Range: CW05 to WO
Job Description: Personnel officers are special staff officers, who supervise and manage a consolidated administrative office in matters pertaining to personnel administration. Personnel officers must understand the duties, tasks, and responsibilities required for MOSs 0121, 0151, 0171, and 0193. Personnel officers function as a supervisor, coordinator, and administrator of the manpower, personnel and pay information reported into the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) via the Unit Diary/Manpower Integrated Personnel System (UD/MIPS) or On Line Diary System (OLDS). Personnel officers must possess knowledge of the Marine Corps standard word processing and database software packages and the MCTFS. Personnel officers advise on issues related to personal affairs, benefits, and privileges accrued to members of the Armed Forces. Due to the diversity of commands throughout the Marine Corps, the duties and tasks performed by the personnel officer may overlap those performed by the adjutant.
Job Requirements:
(1) Complete the Personnel Officer Course conducted at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC.
(2) Applicants to be considered for selection as a Warrant Officer in MOS 0170 must have completed the Advanced Personnel Administration Course (APAC) conducted at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC or have three years experience in a personnel admin center at the rank of sergeant or above. Those selected for Warrant Officer who have not attended APAC must do so prior to attending the Warrant Officer Basic Course.
Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.53, Individual Training Standards.
Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :
(1) Supervisor, Personnel Clerks 209.132-010.
(2) Manager, Personnel 166.117-018.
Related Marine Corps Jobs:
None.
Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, part 1
