ALCGENL 100/23 - AY24 ENGINEER PETTY OFFICER (EPO) COMBINED EM AND MK SCREENING PROCESS

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ALCGENL 100/23
SUBJ: AY24 ENGINEER PETTY OFFICER (EPO) COMBINED EM AND MK
SCREENING PROCESS
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST
M1020.8G
C. SNIPES Place - Home (sharepoint-mil.us)
D. EM Assignment Officer SharePoint
E. ALCGENL 098/23 MACHINERY TECHNICIAN (MK) AY24 SITREP ONE
F. ALCGENL 099/23 AY24 ELECTRICIAN’S MATE (EM) SITREP ONE
1. EPM-2 is commencing the Engineer Petty Officer (EPO) screening process for
Assignment Year 2024 (AY24). The goal of the EPO screening process is to
develop a robust pool of candidates prior to the assignment season that have
the qualifications and command endorsement requisite for afloat and/or ashore
EPO assignment, as per section 1.C.7 of reference (A).
2. Combining the EM and MK afloat EPO positions is intended to increase
candidate pools and assignment opportunities for both ratings. E-7 through E-9
EMs and MKs that have screened positively will be eligible for all EPO afloat
positions in their paygrade. Screening criteria for afloat and ashore can be found
in references (C)-(F). EM and MK AO's will ensure integrity of the assignment
process and ratio of the rated assignments so that neither rating loses total
rated EPO opportunities. Any questions regarding this new process can be
directed to an AO in paragraph 11 of this message or the Rating Force Master
Chiefs.
3. Potential Applicants:
a. All AY24 tour complete EM/MKs who are interested in assignment to E-7
through E-9 EPO positions will be required to screen. Even if you have
successfully screened in the past or are a sitting EPO, you must rescreen for
AY24.
b. All AY24 tour complete MKs who are interested in competing for assignment
to E-5 through E-6 EPO positions will be required to screen. Even if you have
successfully screened in the past or are a sitting EPO, you must rescreen for
AY24.
c. Personnel who are advanced off of any currently active Service Wide Exam
(SWE) advancement list may also apply. Please keep in mind, in accordance with
section 1.C.3 of reference (A), personnel should not compete for advancement
unless they are prepared to transfer. Members who become above a SWE cut in
AY24, are in a paygrade to billet mismatch, or double encumbered position shall
consider themselves tour complete in AY24.
d. MK2 applicants may only screen for EPO ashore as there are no afloat EPO
positions for E-5s.
4. Application Procedures:
a. In AY24, EPO screening requests must be entered using the "My Panel
Submissions" link under Task in Direct Access (DA).
b. A detailed guide for the EPO Screening application process can be found at
reference (C) under the EPO Panel Guide.
c. Guides for submitting and checking Command endorsements can be found at
reference (C) under the EPO Panel Guide.
d. The EPO screening panel will open on 05 May 2023 and all members desiring
to screen must submit a request no later than 17 Jul 2023 that includes a
command endorsement. No late submissions or waivers will be accepted after
the closing of the panel submission date. Commands and members are
encouraged to reach out to their AO prior to the due date if there are
complications with submitting the e-Resume and/or command endorsement
into DA on time (i.e. operational commitments). Waiver requests will not be
granted after the due date.
5. Interested members are reminded that eligibility for an EPO position is
conducted by a screening panel and not a board. To better align expectations
and allow members to compete successfully, interested applicants need to
follow all instructions in this message and ensure that they meet the selection
criteria outlined in paragraph 6 below. Members are also reminded that when
you are screened positively for EPO assignment, you are considered a candidate
for all EPO positions if one becomes a critical service need.
6. Criteria: The following criteria will be used to select candidates in accordance
with section 1.C.7.b of reference (A):
a. Candidates that received an unsatisfactory in conduct after 17 Jul 2019 will be
disqualified.
b. Candidates with a record of civil arrest, court-martial, non-judicial
punishment (NJP), alcoholism, drug misuse, indebtedness, etc., after 17 Jul 2019
will be disqualified.
c. Candidates may have no physical impairments that preclude world-wide
assignment.
d. Candidates must comply with the weight standards contained in reference
(B).
e. Candidates that have not been an assigned to a cutter in the last 7 years will
be considered on a case-by-case basis for afloat EPO based on candidate pool
size, service needs, and relevant service in the field.
f. Candidates that have not been to a boat forces unit in the last 7 years will be
considered on a case-by-case basis for ashore EPO based on candidate pool size,
service needs, and relevant service in the field.
7. Command Endorsement: EPM-2 consistently receives applications lacking
complete command endorsements or their endorsements did not meet the
specific requirements of section 1.C.7.c paragraph 2 of reference (A). AO’s will
not reach out to commands to get appropriate endorsements as this is the
overall responsibility of the member and command. To promote a fair and
balanced competition for applicants, commands must ensure that their
endorsement addresses all the categories listed below, bullet form is preferred.
The DA panel submission must be used for endorsements, any other submission
media (i.e. email) may be considered on a case by case basis prior to the
deadline submission. There is an EPO endorsement template at reference (C)
under the EPO Panel Guide that commands are strongly recommended to utilize
in drafting appropriate endorsements. The requirements from reference (A) are
listed below and must be specifically addressed in the command endorsement:
a. Leadership required for independent duty
b. Technical competence required for job
c. Maturity
d. Dedication
e. Professionalism
f. Military bearing and appearance
g. Adherence to the Commandant's weight standards
8. Screening Panel Results: Screening panel results will be announced no later
than 31 Aug 2023. A message will direct members to reference (C) for a
complete listing of members who successfully screened for EPO afloat and/or
ashore.
9. EPO Assignment Process: EPO assignments will be slated ahead of all other
general duty assignments in AY24 in order to optimize pipeline training
opportunities for future EPOs. AOs will slate all open MK2, MK1 and E-7 through
E-9 EPO positions using the criteria set forth in section 1.C.7.d of reference (A):
a. Demonstrated leadership and performance
b. Command endorsement
c. Previous qualifications
d. Career experience
e. Personal preference
The above standard is used to select the best qualified candidates for EPO
positions. Successful screening does NOT guarantee assignment, extension, or
fleet-up to an EPO position. If a screened EPO candidate does not receive an
EPO position from their e-Resume, they will have the opportunity to apply for
additional EPO positions at a later time. AOs will release additional solicitations
for any EPO positions that become vacant. In the absence of a candidate for a
critical fill position, AO's will direct assignment from the available candidate
pool. After all EPO assignments are completed, AO's will begin slating general
duty positions in accordance with references (E) and (F).
10. E-Resume Guidance: All members who successfully screen for and desire an
EPO position shall submit an EPO only e-Resume, listing all desired EPO
positions no later than 04 Oct 2023. E7 through E9 applying for afloat EPO
positions are remined to search for both EM and MK EPO positions in DA to
view all the available EPO positions for AY24. EPO e-Resumes do not need
command endorsements as the member should only be submitting if
successfully screened. All EPO orders will be issued by 24 Oct 2023. Members
that screened successfully but did not earn an EPO position must re-submit a
new general duty e-Resume in accordance with reference (E).
11. For additional information, FAQ’s and guidance, refer to EPO Panel Guide at
reference (C), or contact your AO.
a. CWO Grant Boyette: D5, PATFORSWA and MKA School (202) 795-6602
(CWO Ryan Phillips (202) 795-6597 after 10 Jul)
b. CWO Christopher Wolf: D1 and D7 (202) 795-6598
c. MKCM Afip Castillo: D8 and D9 (202) 795-6589
d. CWO Nicholas Johnson: D11, D13, D14 and D17 (202) 795-6597
(Phone (202) 795-6602 after 02 JUN)
e. CWO Brandon Frawley: EM AO (202) 795-6586
12. Released by: LT R. Rand, (202) 795-6616.
13. Internet release authorized.