ALCGENL 076/19 - AY20 ELECTRICIANS MATE (EM) SITREP ONE
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/06/2019 03:32 PM EDT06 MAY 2019
ALCGENL 076/19
SUBJ: AY20 ELECTRICIANS MATE (EM) SITREP ONE
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/AO_Pages.aspx
C. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/PATFORSWA-
MIPFTAG.aspx
1. This SITREP kicks off AY20 for the EM rating. Please read this message
in its entirety.
2. All members, in a pay-grade to billet mismatch, double encumbered, above
the Service Wide Exam (SWE) advancement cut, and tour complete in AY20 are
all eligible to be transferred.
3. Members are highly encouraged to contact the EM Assignment Officer (AO)
for career counseling to discuss AY20 guidance, career aspirations, career
progression, professional development and how to submit a realistic resume
per the career counseling timeline below.
4. Assignment information updates, webinar and road show information and a
listing of unexpected vacancies when appropriate can be found on the EM AO
portal page at reference (B).
5. General assignment guidance:
A. Slating: The AO will always use reference (A) when selecting members
for transfer during the assignment slating process. Sea duty candidates
will be identified and sent correspondence prior the posting of the AY20
official shopping list. These individuals will be expected, and are
highly encouraged, to submit realistic e-resumes that align with the
afloat candidate correspondence.
B. Command Endorsements: It is imperative that each member works with
their command to ensure they meet the specific requirements for positons
that require an endorsement and that an appropriate endorsement is
included with each e-Resume submission. Failure to include an
appropriate endorsement where required will prohibit a member from
earning positions. Refer to reference (A) for additional guidance on
endorsements.
C. Fleet-Ups and Extensions: Commands should communicate fleet-up
opportunities and extension endorsements through their command concerns.
The AO will maximize fleet-up opportunities and approved extensions where
available on a case by case bases in accordance with reference (A) for
members in non-command cadre positions. Once a position has been shopped
on the official shopping list, members will be required to compete for an
extension and shall submit a command endorsed e-Resume according to the
timeline below.
D. The Unofficial Shopping List is a snap shot of expected vacancies
posted in DA and its intended purpose is for commands to view and
validate position vacancies. Members eligible for rotation should in no
way assume it as official or submit e-Resumes during its release. Members
are encouraged to use it for research purposes only.
E. AO’s are prohibited from assigning members in anticipation of billet
reprogramming. Direct Access (DA) is the primary tool for AO’s to
advertise open or newly established positions. Vacant positions may also
be found at reference (B) where appropriate.
6. Engineering Petty Officer submission guidance and screening process will
be advertised in a separate correspondence message.
7. PATFORSWA AY20 solicitation will be advertised in a separate
correspondence message however, general information and assignment criteria
can be found at reference (C).
8. Advancement: Members and commands are reminded that as outlined in
reference (A), members will submit an e-Resume within 30 days of their name
appearing above the SWE initial or revised advancement cuts. Commands must
be prepared for members to be reassigned to fill any authorized position at
the next higher paygrade.
9. EM AY20 Timeline:
01 May - 31 Aug 2018: Members contact AO for career counseling.
14 Jul: Panel submission due for EPO screening
30 Aug: EPO screening results released
09 Sep – 25 Sep: Unofficial shopping list published
27 Sep: Official shopping list published.
06 Oct: e-Resume due for EPO Afloat positions.
06 Oct: Predicted PATFORSWA e-Resume deadline (PATFORSWA solicitation
will update this deadline).
20 Oct: EPO orders issued
26 Oct: e-Resumes due for all general duty Afloat and Ashore positions
31 Mar 2020: All AY20 orders issued.
10. EM AO: CWO4 Rob Amador, (202) 795-6586, Robert.D.Amador@uscg.mil.
11. Released by: LCDR T. Osborn, Thomas.r.osborn@uscg.mil.
12. Internet release authorized.