Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-SEI17 Auxiliary Operations Coordination
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Auxiliary Operations Coordination subspecialty officers integrate Auxiliary activities as unit liaison officers and coordinate mutual support between commands and local Auxiliary organizations. They identify available Auxiliary capabilities for operational requirements, and in Director of Auxiliary and Chief Director of Auxiliary billets they lead Auxiliarists, oversee the program, and maintain good order and discipline.
Core Skills
- volunteer program management
- operations coordination
- resource matching
- unit liaison
- workforce readiness
- stakeholder relationships
- program oversight
- volunteer leadership
- mission support planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Administration
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) · Funded
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Also Common
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)
What the Work Involves
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Related Occupations
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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