J1B — Facilities Planner
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, Comm: (573) 563-3019, DSN 676-3019.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Warrant officers and Enlisted Soldiers must be Facility Management Professional (FMP) credentialed and meet the following two requirements;
(1) Successfully complete 22 months in a duty capacity as Facilities Planner advisor, and;
(2) Successfully pass a mission-related, entry-level credential exam associated with one of the following credentials:
(a)
The Construction Specifications Institute, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), or;
(b)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate, or;
(c)
Project Management Institute, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or;
(d)
Construction Management Association of America, Construction Manager in Training (CMIT), or;
(e)
American Institute of Contractors, Associate Constructor (AC), or;
(f)
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP).
(1) Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
(2) Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
(3) Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
(4) Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A, grades W2-W5 and enlisted CMF 12, Grades E6-E9, except MOS 12Y.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J2B — Geospatial Operations Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, Comm: (573) 563-4080, DSN 676-4080.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Warrant Officers and enlisted Soldiers whose duties Include applying geospatial operation principles to plan, design, develop, and disseminate Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S) within Mission Command, Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) organizations, and the National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency (NGA).
Must maintain professional qualification standards within the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC), possessing the Fundamentals (GPC-F) certificate and meeting one of the following criteria:
(1) Possess a graduate/postgraduate certificate and/or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus/track in Geographic Information Science (GIS) & Technology (GIS&T), Geodesign, Remote Sensing, Surveying Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, or Spatial Analysis, or;
(2) Possess a certification from the National Geospatial-Intelligence College from the Geospatial Information & Services Officer Training Course (GOTC), and meet any one of the requirements listed below
(a)
Possess an undergraduate certificate and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus/track in Geographic Information Science (GIS) & Technology (GIS&T), Geodesign, Remote Sensing, Surveying Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, or Spatial Analysis, or;
(b)
Bachelor or higher degree in Geography, Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or;
(c)
Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited bachelor or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, or;
(d)
Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) accredited bachelor or master’s degree in urban, city, regional or environmental planning, or;
(e)
Possess a certification from an accredited institution that uses the GIS&T Body of Knowledge to certify their education program, i.e. the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Professional (GISP) certification from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI), the GIS & Analysis Tools, Remote Sensing & Imagery Analysis, or Geospatial Data Management Certificates from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), or ASPERS (American Society for Photogrammetric and Remote Sensing) Certification.
Certifications that cover GEOINT, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Geography, Geology, Land Survey, Earth Science (geoscience) and Engineering must be based on the GIS&T Body of knowledge.
(1) Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
(2) Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
(3) Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
(4) Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 125D, grades W2-W5 and enlisted, MOS 12Y only.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J3B — Licensed Engineer Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-4080, DSN 676-4080.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers must be trained in project, system or equipment designs, engineering determinations concerning contract award or other major aspects of design and construction work to be performed by engineers, or authoritative interpretation and administration of construction contracts.
Must successfully pass and maintain one of the entry-level credential exam associated with certification or licensure for mission-related tasks:
(1) National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), Professional Engineer (PE) exam and PE license, or;
(2) National Association of State Boards of Geology, Professional Geologist (PG) exam and Registered Geologist, Professional Geologist or Professional Geoscientist license, or;
(3) All required divisions of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) and Registered Architect license, or;
(4) All required divisions of The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)’s Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (L.A.R.E) and Landscape Architecture license, or;
(5) American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Exam and Certified Planner certification.
d.
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
e.
Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
f.
Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
g.
Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A, grades W2-W5, and enlisted CMF 12, Grades E6-E9, except MOS 12Y.
Warrant officers in the grades W2-W5 and enlisted Soldiers in the grades E6-E9 who achieve the J3B PDSI are no longer eligible for the J4B PDSI.
However, are recognized to have qualifications of the J4B PDSI.
The J3B PDSI exceeds qualifications required of the J4B PDSI.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J3J — Special Operations Foreign and Non-standard Armorers Course
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Commander, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) (AOJK-SFP), Fort Liberty, NC.
DSN 239-8423.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Successful completion of the USAJFKSWCS Special Operations Foreign and Non-standard Armorers Course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.
USAJFKSWCS (AOJK-SFP), 3004 Ardennes Street (Stop A), Fort Liberty, NC 28310-9610.
DSN: 239-8423.
d. Restrictions.
Officers AOC 18A (grades (02-05); Warrant Officer MOS 180A (grades WO1-W4); and Enlisted MOS 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F (grades E5-E8).
U.S. Army Enlisted MOS 91F (grades E1-E9); Warrant Officer MOS 913A (grades WO1-W5); and any other AOCs/MOSs deemed appropriate by the PDSI Code Proponent on a by-exception basis.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J4B — Degreed Engineer Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-4080, DSN 676-4080.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Awarded to warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers whose duties include applying engineering principals to plan, design, or construct structures or facilities to support military operations.
Must possess one of the following academic degrees, and pass the respective exam related to licensure in the discipline of the degree, along with any additional requirements as stated below:
(1) Bachelor’s degree accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) in any discipline of engineering and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or;
(2) Professional Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) or Master of Architecture (MArch) accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB); at least one division of the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) if permitted by licensing jurisdiction (state), or either the Construction Specifications Institute’s Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification or U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s LEED Green Associate exam; and enrollment in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), or;
(3) Master or Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (MSLA or BSLA), or Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB); pass at least one section of the The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)’s Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (L.A.R.E) if permitted by licensing jurisdiction (state), or either the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Envision Sustainability Professional, or U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s LEED Green Associate exam, or;
(4) Regionally accredited degree in geology, geoscience or geological engineering, and the Fundamentals of Geology exam (FG), or;
(5) Complete the minimum education requirement in surveying related coursework as required by any US state or territory licensing jurisdiction/board for the Registered or Professional Land Surveyor license, pass the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, and enrolled as a Land Surveyor in Training/Intern.
(1) Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
(2) Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
(3) Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
(4) Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A, grades W2-W5, and enlisted CMF 12, Grades E6-E9, except MOS 12Y.
Warrant officers in the grades W2-W5 and enlisted Soldiers in the grades E6-E9 who achieve the J3B PDSI are no longer eligible for the J4B PDSI.
However, are recognized to have qualifications of the J4B PDSI.
The J3B PDSI exceeds qualifications required of the J4B PDSI.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J4J — Advance Special Operations Manager’s Course
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Commander, U. S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (AOJK-SFP), Fort Liberty, NC.
DSN 239-8423.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Successful completion of the Advanced Special Operations Managers Course, 2E-F272/011-F111, conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School.
U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (AOJK-SFP), 3004 Ardennes Street (Stop A), Fort Liberty, NC 28310-9610.
DSN: 239-8423.
d. Restrictions
Must be U.S. Army Special Operations Command component Officers (grades (03-05); Warrant Officers (grades W01-W5); and Enlisted (grades E7-E9); and any other AOCs deemed appropriate by the PDSI Code Proponent on a by-exception basis who have successfully completed the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Advanced Special Operations Managers Course.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J5B — Project Management Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-3019, DSN 676-3019.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Soldiers whose duties include the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques on program and project activities in order to meet program and project requirements; and the management of scope, schedule, quality, and budget while leading or assisting a project delivery team.
Must pass associated exam(s) from an accredited certifying body and maintain an active certification in one of the following:
(1) Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and active PMP certification, or;
(2) International Facility Management Association (IMFA) Facility Management Professional (FMP) exam and active certification, or;
(3) Construction Manager Certification Institute’s (CMCI) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) exam and active CCM certification, or;
(4) Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) exam and active CCCA certification, or;
(5) International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and active CFM certification, or;
(6) American Institute of Constructors and the Constructor Certification Commission’s Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) exam and active CPC certification, or;
(7) ScrumAlliance’s Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Advanced ScrumMaster (A-CSM) and active CSM certification.
J5J — Special Warfare Operational Design Course
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Commander, U. S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (AOJK-SFP), Fort Liberty, NC.
DSN 239-8423.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Successful completion of the Special Warfare Operational Design Course, 2E-F269/011-F108, conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School.
U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (AOJK-SFP), 3004 Ardennes Street (Stop A), Fort Liberty, NC 28310-9610.
DSN: 239-8423.
d. Restrictions.
Must be U.S. Army Special Operations Command component qualified officer (grades 03-05); Warrant officer (grades W1-W5); or Enlisted (grades E6-E9); and any other AOCs deemed appropriate by the PDSI Code Proponent on a by-exception basis who have successfully completed the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Special Warfare Operational Design Course.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J6B — Project Engineer Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-3019, DSN 676-3019.
b. PDSI qualifications.
Awarded to MOS 120A and 125D warrant officers and CMF 12 enlisted Soldiers trained in duties of contracting associated with base camp construction, geospatial system and product development, manning expeditionary protection, and/or survivability.
Warrant officers whose duties include various management procedures employed to assure the quality of troop or contracted construction and developmental projects, or other contracted requirements.
Soldiers appointed in writing by the contracting officer who provides technical direction, clarification, and guidance with respect to the contract specification and statement of work; a contracting officer’s representative (COR).
Serves as the technical liaison between the contractor and the contracting officer and is responsible for ensuring satisfactory performance and timely delivery as set forth in the contract; a contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR).
Soldiers who are required to systematically plan activities that directly support projects and ensure their completeness.
Must be in compliance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoD- I) 5000.72 and complete the following:
(1) Defense Acquisition University Contracting Officer’s Representative Course, or;
(2) United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), General Construction – Quality Verification (QV) course.
(1) Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
(2) Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
(3) Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
(4) Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A and 125D Warrant Officers in the grades of W2 – W5 and CMF 12 Enlisted Soldiers in the grades E5 – E9 only.
J7B — Energy and Environmental Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg. 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-3019, DSN 676-3019.
b. PDSI qualifications.
For use with MOS 120A warrant officers with special qualifications for utilizing engineering, design, scientific and management principles and practices, to protect health and the environment while reducing the impact of resource requirements on missions and operations.
Must complete the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Environmental Officer Course (distant Learning (dL) or resident) and achieve one of the following credentials:
(1) Master’s Degree, or Post-Graduate/Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, Energy Design, Energy Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Planning or Sustainable Design, or;
(2) Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, Energy Design, Energy Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Planning or Sustainable Design, and must successfully pass a mission- related, entry-level credential exam associated with one of the following credentials:
(a)
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), or;
(b)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED Green Associate, or;
(c)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP), or;
(d)
Academy of Certified Environmental Professional, Certified Environmental Professional in Training (CEP-IT).
(e)
Academy of Certified Environmental Professional, Certified Environmental Professional, or;
(f)
National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Certified Environmental Auditor, or;
(g)
National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Certified Environmental Scientist, or;
(h)
National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Certified Environmental Systems Manager, or;
(i)
National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Registered Environmental Manager, or;
(j)
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or;
(k)
The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Environmental Planner (AICP- CEP), or;
(l)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional in any specialty, or;
(m)
International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), or;
(n)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
d.
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
e.
Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
f.
Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
g.
Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A, grades W2-W5 and CMF 12 Enlisted Soldiers in the grades E5 – E9 only, except MOS 12Y.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.
J8B — Facilities Engineer Professional
a. PDSI Code Proponent.
Cdr, U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), 14010 MSCoE Loop (Bldg 3201) (Suite 3623), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, commercial (573) 563-4080, DSN 676-4080.
b. PDSI qualifications.
For use with MOS 120A warrant officers and CMF 12 Enlisted Soldiers possessing special qualifications for duties requiring diverse skills focused on the design, construction, and life-cycle maintenance of military installations, facilities, civil works projects, airfields, roadways, and oceanic facilities throughout the acquisition process, including providin engineer expertise for design and construction contracts for facilities.
Duties involve all facets o life-cycle management from planning through disposal, including design, construction, environmental protection, base operations and support, housing, real estate, and real property maintenance.
Advising or assisting commanders and acting as, or advising, program manager and other officials in executing all aspects of facilities management, and the mitigation/elimination of environmental impact in direct support of the Defense Acquisition process in support of DoD or Army requirements.
Positions requiring warrant officers to meet o exceed the training requirements for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Facilities Engineering, and have knowledge of engineer roles and responsibilitie in the construction contracting process.
Must be Facility Management Professional (FMP) credentialed and complete the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) (distance Learning (dL) or resident courses) or DAU’s approved replacement courses:
(1) Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management – ACQ 101
(2) Intermediate Facilities Engineering – FE 201
(3) Legal Considerations in Contracting – CON 206
(4) Contract Planning – CON 121
(5) Contract Execution – CON 124
(6) Contract Management – CON 127
(7) Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A – SBP 101:
(8) Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part B – SBP 102
(1) Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), USAES, ATTN: ATSE-E (Engineer Proponent Development Office), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Comm: (573) 563-3019.
(2) Chief of Training, National Guard Bureau, Army Training Division, NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Comm: (703) 607-2584.
(3) Cdr., 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Comm: (601) 631-6135.
(4) Cdr., 416th TEC, 10 S100 South Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. Comm: (630) 427-9700.
d. Restrictions.
For use with MOS 120A, grades W2-W5 and CMF 12 Enlisted Soldiers in the grades E5 – E9 only, except MOS 12Y.
e. Estimated termination date.
Indefinite.