Civilian Career: Opportunities

There are over 200 different types of Civilian jobs in the U.S. Coast Guard, each one offering its own unique challenges, responsibilities, and satisfaction. Simply select a category on the below to learn about the different job types from which you can choose.

PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS
Professional occupations support the critical role in serving and protecting America's coastlines, waterways, and security.

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Professional positions at the U.S. Coast Guard involve analytical ability, judgment, and the application of a substantial body of knowledge regarding the principles, concepts, and practices that drive a profession. At the U.S. Coast Guard, we employ a civilian staff to provide support to our missions. Professional activities support the critical role in serving and protecting America's coastlines, waterways, and security. Essentially, every one of our employees plays a role in protecting American lives, property, and the environment.

Typical positions in this category include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Contracting and Procurement
- Educational and Vocational Training
- Electronics Engineering
- Law (variety of fields such as Procurement Law, Environmental Law,
  Employment Law, Maritime Law)
- General Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Family Advocacy
- Family Child Care
- Employee Assistance
- Wellness Coordination
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ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS
Administrative positions at the U.S. Coast Guard perform work in support of business operations.

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Administrative positions at the U.S. Coast Guard perform work in support of business operations. Typical duties involve such tasks as preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; processing transactions; locating and compiling data or information from various sources; and using a variety of computer products to prepare printed material or to store or manipulate information. The support provided by our Administrative Support employees plays an important role in helping us meet the many security challenges facing the nation.

Typical positions in this category include, but are not limited to:
- Administrative Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Security Specialist (Port Security)
- Paralegal Specialist
- Budget Analyst
- Criminal Investigator
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Equipment Specialist
- Marine Inspector
- Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Examiner
- Housing Management Specialist
- Information Technology Specialist
- Inventory Management Specialist
- Logistics Management Specialist
- Management and Program Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
- Search and Rescue Controller
- Vessel Traffic Management Specialist
- Marine Transportation Specialist
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TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Technicians apply a practical knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices that drive a field of technology.

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Technical positions at the U.S. Coast Guard involve work supporting employees in the professional and administrative occupations. Technicians apply a practical knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices that drive a field of technology. At the U.S. Coast Guard, we employ a civilian staff to provide support to our missions. These technical activities support the critical role in serving and protecting America's coastlines, waterways, and security. Essentially, every one of our employees plays a role in protecting American lives, property, and the environment.

Typical positions in this category include, but are not limited to:
- Engineering Technician
- Construction Representative
- Dental Assistant
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TRADES AND LABOR POSITIONS
Trades and labor positions are responsible for the maintenance, engineering, supply, and information services to support our missions.

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These positions may include trades, crafts, and manual labor, and are responsible for the maintenance, engineering, supply, and information services to support our missions. The individuals here support the unique characteristics of a multi-mission maritime agency with regulatory, law enforcement, and humanitarian-focused emergency response authority, as well as military capability. Our Trade and Labor personnel are highly motivated, well-trained, and provide service that has demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to meet our priorities.

Typical positions in this category include, but are not limited to:
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Marine Machinery Mechanic
- Materials Handler
- Painter
- Sheet Metal Mechanic
- Welder
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT POSITIONS
The support provided by our administrative clerical employees plays an important role in helping us meet the many security challenges facing the nation.

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Administrative Support positions support the agency's management infrastructure as well as the development and logistics of serving and protecting America's coastlines and waterways throughout the country. Typical duties involve such tasks as preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; processing transactions; locating and compiling data or information from various sources; and using a variety of computer products to prepare printed material or to store or manipulate information. The support provided by our administrative clerical employees plays an important role in helping us meet the many security challenges facing the nation.

Typical positions in this category include, but are not limited to:
- Administrative Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Housing Management Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Instruments Examiner
- Office Automation Clerk
- Procurement Assistant
- Purchasing Agent
- Secretary
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