Coast Guard
SUPPORT

Rating

YN

Yeoman

Description

Yeoman (YN) Perform general clerical administrative and secretarial duties including typing, filing, records management, office publications maintenance, and office equipment operation; maintains personnel service and accounting records; serves as reporter and fact-finding body; serves as office manager. YNs are key problem-solvers, counselors, and sources of information to personnel on questions ranging from career moves, entitlements, and incentive programs to retirement options and veterans' benefits.

Core Skills

  • records and information management
  • personnel administration
  • data entry and validation
  • document preparation and editing
  • office workflow coordination
  • customer service and counseling
  • confidential information handling
  • report generation
  • time management and prioritization
  • policy and procedure interpretation
  • problem solving and issue resolution
  • meeting and calendar coordination

Common Certifications

  • CAP
  • SHRM-CP
  • PHR
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist

Civilian Career Paths

  • ADMINISTRATION
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.