ALCGENL 116/21 - AY22 MCPOCG EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SOLICITATION

R 192136Z JUL 21
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 116/21
SUBJ: AY22 MCPOCG EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 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 gain exposure to
other operational and mission support activities, making them ideal candidates
for future assignments to highly visible leadership and management positions
(e.g. Silver Badge, OIC, School Chief, CG-821 Program Reviewer).
2. This message solicits candidates and outlines the application process for
members interested in a special duty assignment as the Executive Assistant (EA)
to the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), COMDT (CG-00B) in
AY22. 
3. The Executive Assistant to the MCPOCG provides communications and information
management, as well as logistical and travel support; coordinates both internal
and external engagements, and manages scheduling and long range strategic
planning. More information on roles and responsibilities can be found in the
Program Information Sheet at reference (B).
4. Eligibility:
a. Tour complete in AY22 and AY23.
b. All active duty members E8 or E7 (above the cut for E8 at time of application).
c. Meets the requirements listed in reference (A), CH 1.E.2.
d. Must have a current Government Travel Charge Card in good standing or be
qualified to receive a Government Travel Charge Card.
e. Must be a graduate of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOACAD)
or a DoD Senior Enlisted Course, and be assigned the PERJR competency code.
f. Must have completed Chiefs Call to Initiation in accordance with Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Standing Order One, and be assigned the CCTI
competency code.
5. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 03 SEP 2021: Standard applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
b. The expected report date is 01 JUL 2022.
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
rating.
8. Points of contact:
a. Incumbent: MECS William Kelly at (202) 372-4432 or
William.P.Kelly@uscg.mil. 
b. Special Assignments: CWO3 Jaime Baldueza, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil. 
9. Released by: LT R. Rand, (202) 795-6616.
10. Internet release authorized.