MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist
MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist
MOS Description
Administrative Specialist responsibilities include the management of administrative and clerical functions in the areas of general administration, personnel administration, operational administration, and manpower administration. The required qualifications include basic clerical and communication skills. Administrative Specialists are required to learn administrative procedures and processes, pay and personnel information, preparation of orders and directives, correspondence, and the use and maintenance of filing systems. There are a wide variety of billets available in this MOS ranging from duty at the staff level in the operational, garrison, joint duty assignments and the opportunity to serve on independent duty in support of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR).

National Certifications
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
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Association of Government Accountants (AGA) | ![]() |
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Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) Is Not In Demand | Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission | ![]() |
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Is Not In Demand | Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) | ![]() |
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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
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Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) Is Not In Demand | International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE) | ![]() |
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Certified Mail Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand | In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) | ![]() |
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Is Not In Demand | Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) | ![]() |
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Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand | Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM) | ![]() |
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)
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Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) | ![]() |
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) Is Not In Demand | Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) | ![]() |
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SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) | ![]() |
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SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
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Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
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International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | ![]() |
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Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | ![]() |
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Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi)
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Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Is Not In Demand | Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Associate (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate (Outlook and Outlook 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist:
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Administrative Services Managers |
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Correspondence Clerks |
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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants |
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File Clerks |
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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
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Human Resources Specialists |
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Office Clerks, General |
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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
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Word Processors and Typists |
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0107 - Health Insurance Administration Series
- 0203 - Human Resources Assistance Series
- 0302 - Messenger Series
- 0303 - Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant Series
- 0304 - Information Receptionist Series
- 0305 - Mail and File Series
- 0309 - Correspondence Clerk Series
- 0318 - Secretary Series
- 0322 - Clerk-Typist Series
- 0326 - Office Automation Clerical and Assistance Series
- 0335 - Computer Clerk and Assistant Series
- 0341 - Administrative Officer Series
- 0342 - Support Services Administration Series
- 0344 - Management and Program Clerical and Assistance Series
- 0356 - Data Transcriber Series
- 0511 - Auditing Series
- 0512 - Internal Revenue Agent Series
- 0526 - Tax Specialist Series
- 0592 - Tax Examining Series
- 0901 - General Legal and Kindred Administration Series
- 0904 - Law Clerk Series
- 0950 - Paralegal Specialist Series
- 0986 - Legal Assistance Series
- 1001 - General Arts and Information Series
- 1082 - Writing and Editing Series
- 1083 - Technical Writing and Editing Series
- 1087 - Editorial Assistance Series
- 1169 - Internal Revenue Officer Series
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 0111 Administrative Specialist can be found below.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
1802: CBP Technician
Overview: This job series covers positions responsible for technical and clerical duties requiring the application of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations, and office automation systems. The work serves to ensure adherence to provisions of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) laws and regulations and requires extensive but less than full specialist or officer training and capability.
Duties at CBP: Work within this job series requires a CBP Technician you will become professional performing technical duties requiring application
of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations, and formation. Typical work assignments include:
- Preparing complex broker/import cases for decision by a specialist, and reviewing declarations and cargo manifests for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations;
- Examining cargo and merchandise; applying appropriate tariff number, valve, and rate of duty and tax to merchandise; comparing passenger baggage to declarations;
- Coordinating and processing of data (permits, entries, declarations) into various automated systems;
- Assisting and providing support to CBP Officers and Agricultural Specialists on inspections, intelligence, analysis and examination of passengers, baggage and conveyances and cargo;
- Operating scanning equipment to review contents of packages; screening incoming parcels for completeness of declarations, admissibility, entry status, and contraband.
Locations: Various
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