Branch Chief – Foundational Learning (Strategy & Readiness)

Abbreviation: BC – TDR

Directorate: Training (T-DIR)

Division: Foundational Learning (TD)

Reports to: Division Foundational Learning (DVC-TD)

Overall Responsibility: The Branch Chief – Foundational Learning (Strategy & Readiness) will work with the DVC-TD to examine and develop training strategies to support the training needs of all Coast Guard Auxiliary directorates. The BC-TDR, through the DVC-TD, will work with internal and external training stakeholders to analyze training requirements, identify training priorities, and evaluate established training strategies to validate alignment with desired training outcomes. The BC-TDR will ensure that training programs reflect current U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary policies, procedures, and practices and that they meet the requirements of the target audience served by the training.

Term of Office: Appointment starts and expires with the term of the National Director, the appointing leader, with the approval of the National Commodore (NACO)

Number of Terms Authorized: Unlimited

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Consult and collaborate with training stakeholders to determine instructional requirements and training strategies to support Auxiliary programs and missions.
  • Conduct front-end analyses for Auxiliary training programs and courseware, including needs assessments, performance analyses, task analyses, and identification of instructional goals.
  • Perform instructional analyses to identify specific skills, knowledge, and performance requirements to support the development of learning objectives for Auxiliary training programs and courseware.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of established training programs and courses to validate training outcomes against program and mission requirements.
  • Provide leadership and share knowledge to support Branch Assistants in division
  • Partner with other Foundational Learning (TD) division branches and Training Directorate (T-DIR) personnel to advance division and directorate initiatives.
  • Provide reports to the DVC-TD as required. Other areas of responsibility and duties as determined by the National Director of Training (T-DIR) or the Division Chief – Foundational Learning (DVC-TD).

Skills Required:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with Auxiliary and Active Duty personnel
  • Knowledge of instructional design, program evaluation, and adult learning theory
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to delivery
  • Proficient with common courseware development tools (Captivate, Lectora, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (MOODLE, Blackboard, etc.).

Interfaces with: Regularly interfaces with other members of the Branch, Division, Directorate, and internal and external training stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Must, by the date of nomination, submit to the appointing leader or onboarding officer a resume (electronic or paper) and a National Staff Application (ANSC 7062 submitted on paper or electronically).
  • Must, by the date assuming office, submit to the appointing leader or onboarding officer a notarized original Copyright Form (ANSC7063).
  • Must, by the date of assuming office, pass a review and comment opportunity from the applicant’s District Commodore (DCO) initiated by the onboarding officer.
  • Must by date of nomination, have completed the requirements for Introduction to Risk Management [reference: 16790/AUX-PL-001(A), BSX Policy Letter 19-01 dated 1 February 2019] Microsoft Word – BSX RM-TCT Policy Letter FINAL (uscgaux.info)
  • Must, by the date of nomination, have completed the requirements to obtain the IT designation, an Auxiliary Instructor.
  • Must, by the date of nomination, have completed the requirements to be a MOODLE Instructor.
  • Must, by the date of nomination, hold (current or past) an Auxiliary leadership position as an elected or staff officer or profession/military experience commensurate with the position
  • Must, by the date assuming office, have completed at least one full year of membership.
  • Meet USCG Auxiliary grooming and uniform standards when in uniform

Training (Recommended)

  • It is recommended, by the date assuming office, that BC-TDR complete the Basic Qualification Course (BQC II). If not completed before the date of assuming office (preferred) then completed as soon as possible during their tenure.
  • It is recommended, by the date assuming office, that the BC-TDR complete AUXOP. If not completed before the date of assuming office (preferred) then completed as soon as possible during their tenure.
  • National Staff Officers Guide. If not completed before the date of assuming office (preferred) then completed as soon as possible during their tenure.

Reference: Standard Operating Procedures for National Board & Staff and the Auxiliary Manual (AUXMAN)

If interested in this position, please email a completed ANSC-7062 – Application for National Staff, resume, and a statement as to why you are interested in the position to Faron Petteys, Director of Training, faron.petteys@cgauxnet.us, or Greg Hendricks, Deputy Director, ralph.g.hendricks@chauxnet.us