COMDTINST 5330.4A governs the Coast Guard telework policy for eligible civilian employees and military members using technology in a dynamic work environment.
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The publication defines telework and remote work, describes routine and situational telework, and establishes program approval, roles, termination, security, facilities, forms, and reporting. It requires mandatory training, signed written agreements, recurring supervisor reviews, approved work locations, and compliance with information security practices.
Telework is a work arrangement where approved employees and military members work at an alternate worksite (e.g., home), but must physically report to their official Coast Guard worksite on a regular and recurring basis. (paragraph 5)
As provided in this Instruction, full-time telework is no longer permitted. (paragraph 7)
In accordance with References (a) through (e), supervisors, employees, and military members must complete mandatory training before entering into a telework agreement.
Each employee/member in a telework arrangement and their immediate supervisor must sign and maintain a written agreement in accordance with records retention schedules.
Telework agreements must be reviewed by the supervisor annually on or before the beginning of the fiscal year (1 October), or more frequently as needed.