Personnel Specialist (abbreviated as PS) is a United States Navy occupational rating. Roles Personnel Specialists: Were established as a merger of Personnelman (PN) and Disbursing Clerk (DK) ratings on October 1, 2005 Perform clerical and administration duties involved in maintaining personnel records, preparing reports and accomplishing accounting procedures Counsel enlisted personnel concerning Navy ratings, training, advancement, awards, educational opportunities, and the rights, benefits and advantages of a Navy career Utilize and maintain current publications and directives pertaining to personnel administration and operate associated ADP equipment References See also List of United States Navy ratings United States Navy ratings