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Coast Guard Civilian Careers : Working at the USCG
EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS -
EXCITING, IMPORTANT, AND HIGHLY SATISFYING
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these links to find out more about working at the Coast Guard:
Perhaps the best way to learn what it's like to work and grow at the
U.S. Coast Guard is to ask those people who know first hand. Read what some
of our employees have to say on a number of topics involving their U.S.
Coast Guard careers.
HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES -
PEOPLE WHO KNOW FIRST HAND
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Linda's Testimony |
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Ron's Testimony |
![picture of Francie](img/testimonials3.jpg)
Francie's Testimony |
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LINDA
STAFF ATTORNEY
U.S. COAST GUARD HQ, WASHINGTON, DC
WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR JOB?
"I help the Coast Guard write and finalize regulations for publication
in the Federal Register. I review Federal Register submissions from
the field and I work on regulation teams for headquarter regulations.
I work closely with program people to make sure that all the rules are
followed for publishing a regulation."
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BEST DAY ON THE JOB. WHAT MADE IT SO SPECIAL?
"It was when we received a favorable decision from a judge on a case
that I defended for the Coast Guard. Before I started writing
regulations, I litigated cases for the agency. When I get a favorable
decision from a judge, I feel like I have done a good job for the
agency, that I have contributed to the overall mission, and that I
have possibly saved the Coast Guard some money."
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE ONE THING YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT
THE U.S. COAST GUARD?
"It's the collegiality. Military members are great. They have a strong
sense of service to their country and they know how to get along well
with others."
WHY SHOULD SOMEONE CHOOSE A CAREER WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
"I think choosing a career with the federal government is a wonderful
way to serve your country. Even though I didn't join the military, I
still feel like I am serving my country by working for the federal
government, and so I have a sense of pride about doing so. And that
makes me feel good because I think we all have to do our part."
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RON
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
U.S. COAST GUARD HQ, WASHINGTON, DC
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN THE U.S. COAST GUARD?
"I saw working at the Coast Guard as an opportunity for growth. At my
former agency, I had reached a point in my career where I could no
longer move up and there were no career ladder opportunities. While
the position I initially occupied here did not necessarily offer wide
promotion potential, my supervisor at the time developed a number of
developmental positions which allowed me and other junior-level staff
the opportunity to advance."
WHAT IS THE MOST SATISFYING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB?
"I have a great supervisor who allows me to learn and grow, and is
very supportive of my professional development."
WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIKE?
"I can honestly say that the benefits here at the U.S. Coast Guard are
as good or better than any I had in the private sector."
TALK A LITTLE ABOUT THE U.S. COAST GUARD'S SCHEDULING/WORKPLACE
FLEXIBILITY:
"Benefits such as flexible work schedules and the availability for
teleworking really help improve work-life balance."
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FRANCIE
COMMAND STAFF ADVISOR
U.S. COAST GUARD, TOPEKA, KS
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN THE U.S. COAST GUARD?
"Because of the humanitarian nature of most of our missions."
WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR JOB?
"I work to ensure that my assigned organizations receive HR support
that will enable managers to classify and fill their jobs with high
quality candidates in an efficient way. I also help ensure that
employees better understand the HR process and know how to get their
HR questions answered."
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE ONE THING YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT
THE U.S. COAST GUARD?
"I get a great sense of fulfillment in working with employees and
applicants on a day-to-day basis — and seeing how my small
contribution does its part to help the agency achieve its mission."
WHY SHOULD SOMEONE JOIN THE U.S. COAST GUARD?
"What the U.S. Coast Guard has given me that I have found unique in my
29 years of government service has been the opportunity to do a job
that is personally gratifying and has a direct tie-in to the Coast
Guard mission — all in a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. You just
won't find that combination in very many other places."
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