ALCGENL 118/19 - AY20 CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ACADEMY (CPOA) SCHOOL CHIEF SOLICITATION

9 JUL 19

ALCGENL 118/19
SUBJ: AY20 CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ACADEMY (CPOA) SCHOOL CHIEF SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Special.aspx
1. All members are highly encouraged to pursue at least one Special Assignment
during their career. These career broadening assignments provide members
valuable opportunities to represent their Ratings, network, and learn about
other operational and mission support activities, making them ideal candidates
for future assignments to highly visible leadership and management positions.
2. This message solicits candidates and outlines the application process for
members interested in a special duty assignment as School Chief at the Chief
Petty Officer Academy (CPOA) in AY20.
3.  This position is responsible managing all aspects of the 4-week active
duty and 2-week reserve CPOA curricula to prepare enlisted leaders to serve
as Chief Petty Officers and strengthen the Chief’s Mess throughout the Coast
Guard. Duties include leadership and supervision of 16 CPOA instructors,
development of annual class schedules, coordination of guest speakers, and
oversight of budget to secure student and classroom supplies and staff
professional development.
4. Eligibility:
a. Tour complete in AY20.
b. All active duty E9 members or E8 (above the cut for E9) at time of
application.
c. Meets the requirements listed in reference (A), CH 1.E.2 and 1.E.6.
d. Graduate from the CPO Academy or DoD Senior Enlisted Course.
5. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 15 AUG 2019: Standard applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil and 'My Panel Submissions'
are submitted in Direct Access.
b. 19 AUG – 13 SEP 19: LDC interviews applicants
c. 08 OCT - 11 OCT 2019: Selection panel convenes.
d. OOA 15 OCT 2019: Panel results released.
e. The expected report date is 01 JULY 2020.
6. Standard Applications: Members and Commands should pay close attention
to the requirements listed in the standard application found at reference
(B). Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be returned.
Deadline extensions will not be granted to correct errors.
7. The Special Assignments Officer will coordinate the release from rating
process. Applicants should not contact their detailer asking if they can be
released from rate.
8. Points of contact:
a. Program: BMCM James Malcolm at (707) 765-7958 or James.G.Malcolm@uscg.mil. 
b. Special Assignments: CWO3 Jaime Baldueza, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil. 
9. Released by: LT William Stewart, (202) 795-6584.
10. Internet release authorized.