Introduction

This page details job descriptions of unit staff officers.

Navigation Services

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.

Finance

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.

Historian

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

Information Systems

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

Liaison - Boating Administrators

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

Program Visitor

Make courtesy calls on area marine retailers who deal with boaters to provide available materials and information.

Materials

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

Human Resources

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

Operations

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

Member Training

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

Public Affairs

Develop and direct media activities and handle publicity for Auxiliary units.

Public Education

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

Publications

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

Secretary/Records

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

Vessel Examinations

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