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Wanted - Material Procurement Specialists
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By Ed Sweeney,
BC-AIP, DSO-PA 11NR
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
-Volunteer Positions Open-
Material Procurement Specialists - Assist the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary in their material procurement program. (Unlimited availability, locations all over the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands)
Requirements: 17 years of age; US Citizenship; Strong patriotic desire to volunteer your time to serve both the United States and United States Coast Guard/Coast Guard Auxiliary. Willingness to enter free local, regional and national training program(s) - if selected for regional or national training, travel and meals are either reimbursed or subsidized (subject to limitations). Material Procurement Specialists should enjoy managing a variety of tasks, have good customer service skills, and possess good organizational skills.
Additionally, what is called the Working Blue (Utility) and Tropical Blue Uniforms may be required. These items are not reimbursed, but may be tax deductible; talk with a qualified tax advisor about your specific tax situation.
Time Frame: Material Procurement Specialist training is offered at the local level year round (in most locations).
Training: Training consists of on the job training with an experienced Material Procurement Specialist.
Advancement: Candidates may be appointed as Flotilla, Division, District or National Staff Officers in the Materials program. Advancement is determined by your education, other Coast Guard/Auxiliary qualifications, and experience, and local area needs.
Please note: Should you decide to enlist in either the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserves, skills obtained in serving as a Material Procurement Specialist, as well as taking other Auxiliary and Coast Guard courses while an Auxiliarist, can/may be used to accelerate your qualifications process in both the active duty Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve.
Summary: So if you want an exciting volunteer career, which will not only allow you to put your business inventory management skills to work, while at the same time, giving you the chance to serve your country, the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary may be just right for you!
For more
information on the Coast Guard, or the Coast Guard Reserve, call 1-800-GET-USCG,
or visit http://www.uscg.mil or http://www.uscg.mil/jobs/reservejobs2.htm.
For information on how to join the Coast Guard Auxiliary, call 1-877-875-6296
or visit http://www.cgaux.org .
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