R 221837Z FEB 12 ALCGOFF 016/12 SUBJ: OFF-SEASON SOLICITATION FOR BASE NOLA HSWL DEPARTMENT HEAD 1. AN OFF-SEASON ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY EXISTS FOR A LCDR TO SERVE AS THE BASE NOLA HSWL DEPARTMENT HEAD. SENIOR LT APPLICANTS MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED IF VIABLE LCDR OPTIONS DO NOT EXIST. 2. DUE TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION, MED ADMIN OFFICERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT APPLICANTS ARE PERFERRED. LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE ARE ALSO KEY FACTORS IN CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. 3. THE SELECTED OFFICER SHOULD EXPECT TO REPORT OOA 01 JULY 2012 WITH A ROTATION DATE SET FOR AY16. 4. INTERESTED LTS AND LCDRS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR DESIRES VIA EMAIL BY COB 01 MAR 2012. REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION MUST INCLUDE A COMMAND ENDORSEMENT (VIA EMAIL) ADDRESSING BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF A POTENTIAL GAP. COMMANDS SHOULD NOT EXPECT A BACKFILL IN AY12. 5. POC: APPLICANTS CONTACT LCDR BILL WALSH AT (202)493-1641 OR WILLIAM.C.WALSH(AT)USCG.MIL. 6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.