Job Descriptions

Department of
Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division 5
8th Western Rivers Region

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This page details job descriptions of unit staff officers.

Aids to Navigation	Communications	Communication Services	Finance
Historian	Information Systems	Liaison -Btg Admin	Materials
Member Training	Operations	Personnel Services	Program Visitor
Publications	Public Affairs	Public Education	Secretary/Records
Vessel Examinations

Aids to Navigation

Responsible for activities dealing with navigation aids, verification of Aids to Navigation, reporting of discrepancies in aids to navigation, chart discrepancies and chart updating information.

Communications

Encourage use of VHF-FM radio and promote participation in communication drills, including training exercises in search and rescue communications for vessels and aircraft. Work with units toward providing qualified Auxiliarists for standing communications watches.

Create and maintain websites for the benefit of auxiliary members and aide to the public; facilitate the information relay process between auxiliary members; relay vital information to auxiliary members; monitor auxiliary websites and other boating safety related sites for postings of interest to pass on to unit members.

Supervise all financial matters; maintain complete and understandable records of all financial transactions; maintain an annual budget; ensure that an annual unit audit is performed.

Supervise collection and preservation of items of interest relating to the Auxiliary's history.

Maintain a system to record all member activity in each mission category (i.e., Operations, Public Education, Member Training, Marine Safety, etc.) and supervise reporting to higher Auxiliary levels and the individual member.

Maintain contact with state/local boating law authorities to offer assistance of Auxiliary where feasible.

Maintain an inventory of current Auxiliary forms & literature, assist units and members in ordering educational materials, uniforms items, etc.

Coordinating safety patrols, regatta patrols, chart updating patrols, support missions, etc. Ensure that such activities are performed under current Coast Guard policy.

Encourage a continuous program of training activities to provide members a higher level of knowledge in subjects relating to Auxiliary programs & qualifications.

Promote the growth of Auxiliary units by assisting them to obtain new members; developing programs and activities to retain current members.

Make courtesy calls on area marine retailers and other organizations who deal with boaters to provide boating safety materials and information.

Develop and direct media activities to obtain publicity for Auxiliary units.

Responsible for scheduling, organization, and conduct of all public education classes and activities.

Edit and publish newsletter and assist in preparation of other articles for other publications.

Record and publish minutes of meetings; maintain mailing lists, rosters, and current copy of standing rules.

Oversee and coordinate the Boating Safety Equipment Examination program and the Program Visitor program to help educate the boating public about required safety equipment. If directed, schedule specific vessel examination stations and activities.