Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
120A - Construction Engineering Technician
 
Duties:
The Construction Engineering Technician (120A) serves as the subject matter expert (SME) in construction operations, survey and design, electrical engineering, and project management across a broad spectrum of engineering operations. These technicians provide commanders and staff with expert technical advice on various aspects, including technical reconnaissance, power plant management, construction management in the theater of operations, oversight of vertical and horizontal infrastructure, and the maintenance and repair of deployable hospital facilities and utilities. Additionally, they contribute to the development of Warrant Officer training strategies.
 
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer***
 
Non-Waiverable:
  • Must have a GT Score: 110 (IAW AR 135-100)
  • Must be a SGT or above
Minimum 120A Applicant Prerequisites:
  • College Math: Must have (3) semester hours of College Math from a regionally accredited educational institution or have completed the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) in College Algebra is an acceptable alternative.
  • English Composition: Must have (3) semester hours of College Level English Composition from a regionally accredited educational institution or have completed the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) in College Composition is an acceptable alternative.
  • Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Graduate (Active Duty Only)
    •  These positions are not field experience: Recruiter, Drill Sergeant and other non-technical duties.
  • Sister Services: (E5 and above)
    • USMC: 1141 Electrician or 1169 Utilities Chief
    • NAVY: BU Builder, CE Construction Electrician, EA Engineering Aid, or UT Utilitiesman
    • AIR FORCE: 3E0xx Electrical Systems, 3E4x1 Utilities, 3E3x1 Structural or 3E5x1 Engineering
  • *Non-Feeder MOS: With documented civilian and military construction and/or project management experience; construction and project management certifications, and/or formal engineering education like those outlined in the preferred qualification section.
 
  • Letter(S) of Recommendation: Must have Letters of Recommendation (USAREC FORM 3.3) from the following:
  • Battalion Commander
  • Company Commander
  • Senior Warrant Officer (CW3 – CW5) who holds WOMOS 120A. In organizations where no SWO is available, please contact the Proponent for guidance/assistance.
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  • Preferred qualifications:
  • 8-10 Years of Active Federal Service
  • Hold a STEM associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Professional Certifications/Licenses from a nationally or internationally recognized organization, not limited to, but from the following list:
    • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) 
    • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) 
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) 
  • 36 Months of outstanding Leadership experience documented on NCOER with highly qualified (HQ) and most qualified (MQ) ratings. Applicants will submit all military evaluations documenting the quality and quantity of leadership and technical experience.  Evaluation content should be focused on quantified technical work performance.
  • Additional civilian-acquired leadership and skills: performance can be considered if verifiable civilian evaluations are submitted to support experience.  Letters from General Contractors and customers that can affirm leadership experience are acceptable substitutes for evaluations.  (The civilian evaluator's current contact information is required.)

 

  • *All Active Duty (AD) EN Officers seeking to transition to 120A must submit an Unqualified Resignation (UQR) packet IAW with AR 600-8-4.  EN officers must submit a UQR through their unit's Human Resources Office (S-1) upon selection and the subsequent release of the Warrant Officer Selection Board Results.
 

Address all warrant officer application questions and inquiries to a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter.  Please visit the "How Do I Applypage for all application information and required forms and samples. Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications.
 
CW4 David Beeson
Deputy Director, Engineer Personnel Development Office
U.S. Army Engineer School
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence
14010 MSCoE Loop, Suite 3623
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Office: (573) 563-4080
 
CW3 Craig S. Bock (ARNG-SWOA)
U.S. Army Engineer School
14010 MSCoE Loop, Suite 1661
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Office: 573-563-7119

 
 
 

Last Updated: 5 AUG 2024