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Introduction
This page details job descriptions of unit staff officers.
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.
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.
Marine Dealer Visitors
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.
Member 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 of obtain 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.
Security and Environmental Protection
Responsible for activities dealing with security, environmental issues, and liaison with Homeland Security Units.
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