Dependent Employment
Federal Employment
The Federal hiring process is lengthy. Once you have your assignment notification, you can start applying for jobs which can help reduce the length of time between employment. You can search for jobs and set up alerts on the USAJobs.gov website.
Starting 30 days before you arrive at a new duty station, dependents can apply for Federal jobs using Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and/or Overseas Family Member Preference (FMP), if you meet all criteria. At a minimum, you’ll need to submit the following with your application:
- PCS Orders listing your name
- Marriage License (if using MSP)
Understanding USAJobs.gov
Be sure to read the USAJobs.gov announcement carefully to fully understand the required documents as it can change from position to position. USAJobs resumes are different than a typical private sector resume, but the M&FRC can help. Schedule an appointment or send them an email (osan.afrc@us.af.mil) for more information.
Other Types of Employment
In general, SOFA-affiliated members are prohibited from holding off-base employment or conducting off-base commercial enterprises without a Korean Work Visa. Obtaining a Korean Work Visa may have implications on a member’s SOFA status, so contact the Kunsan Legal Office for assistance if you are interested in seeking off-base employment.