ALCGOFF 093/21 - AY22 JUNIOR COMMAND SCREENING PANEL (JCSP) PROCESS AND KICKOFF

united states coast guard

R 021239Z SEP 21
ALCGOFF 093/21
SUBJ: AY22 JUNIOR COMMAND SCREENING PANEL (JCSP) PROCESS AND KICKOFF
A. PSCINST 1401.1(series) GUIDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR
OFFICER PERSONNEL BOARDS AND PANELS
B. ALCGPSC 040/21, PY22 SCHEDULE OF OFFICER PERSONNEL BOARDS AND
PANELS, PSCNOTE 1401
C. ALCGOFF 049/21, ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2022 (AY22) OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS
KICK OFF-TIMELINES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OUTREACH
1. This message describes the JCSP timeline, eligibility
requirements, and process for officers in paygrades O-2, O-3, and
O-4. Command endorsements are only required for tour completion
waiver requests.
2. Requesting to screen for command communicates to OPM and the panel
the desire for a command assignment. Officers who screen will be
considered for, and may be assigned to, positions they successfully
screen for even if they are not listed on their current e-resume. For
example, those officers who screen for an O-3 WPB/FRC command will be
considered for all open O-3 WPB/FRC Cutter CO positions in addition
to the CO positions listed on their e-resume. Direct Access (DA) will
be used for the JCSP application process.
3. The following timeline will apply:
A. Application Period: 02 September - 02 October 2021
B. Initial Candidate Lists Posted: 18 September - 16 October 2021
C. Final Candidate Lists Posted: 26 October 2021
D. JCSP: 01 - 05 November 2021
4. Process: Command screening is voluntary. If candidate pools are
not adequate, waivers may be considered and involuntary screening
may be required.
A. Application: AY22 JCSP application procedures are provided
on the CG Portal in the OPM Reference Library - JCSP Portal site at
https://cglink.uscg.mil/OPM.JCSP. Specifically, applying to the
JCSP uses the "My Panel Submissions" link located under "Tasks” in
DA. Officers may request to screen for multiple command types if
eligible. The application period will be open from 02 September
through 02 October 2021; officers who do not adhere to the 02
October 2021 application deadline will not be eligible. All members
need to verify their DA information access is recent and updated.
B. Eligibility: To be considered by the JCSP, officers must
comply with the provisions listed in paragraph 11.b. of Ref A, which
outlines the screening requirements and overall eligibility
criteria. Ref A is available on the CG Portal in the OPM Reference
Library - JCSP Portal site at https://cglink.uscg.mil/OPM.JCSP.
Officers applying must enter the following in the “Member Comments”
to confirm they have referenced the eligibility criteria for each
command type for which they apply: “I have read and meet the
eligibility criteria listed in PSCINST 1401.1(series) for [enter
each command type] command.” If the officer does not meet the
eligibility criteria, reference paragraph 5.C of this message in the
“Member Comments.” Officers included on a current promotion list or
above/in zone for promotion during the current promotion year, can
only request to screen for commands at the next paygrade. For
example, an O-3 in zone for O-4 is only eligible for O-4 commands.
C. Eligibility Waivers: As Ref A and the screening request
procedures cannot cover every possible situation concerning
eligibility, PSC-OPM will consider waiver requests on a case-by-case
basis while remaining consistent with the intent of the approved
criteria. To request an eligibility waiver, officers must clearly
state which criteria they do not meet in “Member Comments” when they
apply to screen for a certain command. For example: “I have read and
do not meet the eligibility criteria listed in PSCINST 1401.1(series)
for [enter command type] due to…” Member comments are not viewed by
the selection panel and are only used by OPM for the purpose of
establishing the candidate pools. A command endorsement is not
required for eligibility waiver requests.
D. Tour Completion Waivers: In addition to the JCSP application
process detailed in paragraph 4.A., Officers meeting the
requirements of Ref A, but who are not tour complete in 2022 must
submit an e-resume with a command endorsement for early transfer.
The command endorsement should address both (1) an early rotation
and (2) backfill requirements. These endorsements are used by OPM
for the purpose of establishing the candidate pools and not viewed
by the panel.
E. O-2 through O-4 Shopping Lists: OPM-2 posted the command
shopping list on the portal in the following location:
https://cglink.uscg.mil/OPM.JCSP. Any updates will also be
captured via this link.
F. Initial Candidate and Final Candidate Lists: OPM-2 will
post an initial candidate list on the portal in the following
location: https://cglink.uscg.mil/OPM.JCSP. The initial candidate
list will be updated weekly between 18 September and 16 October as
applications and waivers are processed. The final candidate list
will be posted in the same location.
G. JCSP Results: Results will be posted via ALCGPSC message.
5. JCSP Coordinators: For process related questions please contact
the JCSP Coordinators, LCDR Edward Kunigonis, (202) 795-6447,
Edward.P.Kunigonis@uscg.mil or LCDR Nicholas Lajoie, (202) 795-6460,
Nicholas.E.Lajoie@uscg.mil. Please direct specific questions
regarding screening eligibility to the respective assignment officer.
6. Assignment Officers:
A. Afloat, PATFORSWA, and Cutter Support (O-5/O4) assignments:
LCDR Nicholas Hartmann (202) 795-6430, Nicholas.R.Hartmann@uscg.mil
B. Afloat and Cutter Support (O3 and below):
LT Mark Guentert (202) 795-6450, Mark.J.Guentert@uscg.mil
C. Response Ashore/Ops Support Staff assignments (O-5/O-4):
LCDR Edward Kunigonis (202) 795-6447, Edward.P.Kunigonis@uscg.mil
D. Response Ashore/Ops Support Staff assignments (O-3 and below):
LCDR Nicholas Lajoie (202) 795-6460, Nicholas.E.Lajoie@uscg.mil
E. Prevention/Marine Safety assignments (O-5/O-4):
LCDR Michael Novak (202) 795-6458, Michael.J.Novak@uscg.mil
F. Prevention/Marine Safety assignments (O-3 and below):
LCDR Corinne Plummer (202) 795-6446, Corinne.M.Plummer@uscg.mil
G. Engineering/Logistics/Intel assignments (O-5/O-4):
CDR Jayme Dubinsky (202) 795-6452, Jayme.L.Dubinsky@uscg.mil
H. Engineering/Logistics/Intel assignments (O-3 and below): LCDR
Mary Kate Wheeler (202) 795-6454, MaryKatherine.N.Wheeler@uscg.mil
I. Cyberspace assignments (O5 and below): LCDR Jeremy Pickard
(202) 795-6508, Jeremy.A.Pickard@uscg.mil
J. Aviation assignments (O-5/O-4): LCDR Daniel Cloonan
(202) 795-6457, Daniel.P.Cloonan@uscg.mil
K. Aviation assignments (O-3 and below): LCDR Garrett Barker
(202) 795-6461, Dustin.G.Barker@uscg.mil
L. Support/Special Staff assignments (O-5/O-4): CDR Sarah
Brennan (202) 795-6459, Sarah.E.Brennan1@uscg.mil
M. Support/Special Staff assignments (O-3 and below):
LCDR Jacqueline Fitch (202) 795-6472, Jacqueline.Fitch@uscg.mil
7. CAPT J. L. Sinclair, PSC-OPM, sends.
8. Internet released authorized.