Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-SEI11 HR Management
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Human Resource Management subspecialty officers oversee, supervise, and lead Coast Guard personnel management. They manage enlisted, warrant, and officer policies and procedures for assignments, evaluations, advancements, promotions, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and separations.
Core Skills
- personnel policy administration
- workforce planning
- performance management
- promotion and advancement programs
- talent management
- leadership development
- employee relations
- diversity and inclusion programs
- human resources data analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Power BI
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Training and Education
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- Human Resources Foundations by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and LinkedIn
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Career Growth
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) · Funded
Also Common
- Society for Human Resource Management People Manager Qualification (SHRM-PMQ)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
Related Occupations
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Training and Development Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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