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Civilian Personnel
The perfect place to see a variety of Appropiated Funds General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG, WL, WS) positions currently listed on Laughlin Air Force Base. You can see postings, normally assigned duties, and pay ranges. If you are interested in applying check out our how to apply section for tips and tricks straight from our Civilian Personnel Office.
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Below is an overview of the federal hiring process. This process is in place to make sure all applicants receive fair and equal opportunity. Steps include:
Military Spouse Relicensure Reimbursement
Military services continue to support military spouse employment by offering up to $1,000 in licensure and certification costs resulting from relocation or military move. Please contact your Military and Family Readiness Center.
Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program
This program is open to eligible active duty service members transitioning out of the military within six months from the start of this program. It provides transitioning service members the opportunity to build their civilian network, provide exposure and acquire civilian work experience by placement in mid to senior level professional positions with host companies for 12 weeks.
Eligibility:
For more information, please call Civilian Personnel, 830.298.5806.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
This program is open to eligible active duty service members transitioning out of the military within six months from the start of this program. It provides transitioning service members the opportunity to build their civilian network, provide exposure and acquire civilian work experience by placement in mid to senior level professional positions with host companies for 12 weeks.
Eligibility:
For more information, please call Military and Family Readiness Center, 830.298.5620.
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Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Effective 1 Oct 19, IAW Section 552 Public Law 115-232, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offers separating or retiring personnel an individual transition plan to ease reentry into civilian life. Service Members are required to initiate the TAP process no later than 365 days from the date of separation or retirement. However, the process cannot begin until within 24 months from retirement or within 18 months from separation. MFSC provides TAP workshops and Pre-separation Counseling as well as information about additional training tracks. TAP is designed to provide necessary tools to effectively transition from the military to the civilian community. Mandatory steps for completing TAP are four separate requirements. Step 1: Individualized Initial Counseling, step 2: pre-separation counseling, step 3: TAP and step 4: CAPSTONE. Individualized Initial Counseling are via appointment only. Pre-Separation briefings are held bi-weekly each month and must be completed prior to the attendance of TAP. CAPSTONE is held weekly via appointments after the completion of Pre-separation Counseling and TAP.
Your transition now begins NLT 365 days prior to your separation/retirement. It is recommended retirees begin the transition process at least two years prior to retirement. In the event of an unanticipated separation or retirement, or a member of the Reserve Component is demobilized with less than 365 days, TAP must begin as soon as possible within the remaining period of service. You can find a comprehensive timeline for the entire process here: https://www.dodtap.mil/resources.html
STEP 1: Individualized Initial Counseling (IC)
Effective 1 Oct 19, IAW Section 552 Public Law 115-232, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. Individualized Initial Counseling between the service member and a transition counselor is now the official start to the transition process. IC should take place NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement from military service. Prior to the IC session, service members will complete their personal self-assessment and begin the development of their Individual Transition Plan to identify their unique needs of the transition process and post-transition goals. At the conclusion of this appointment members will have an established transition plan to include scheduled appointments for the required corresponding requirements based on their Tier.
IC is conducted by individual appointment at the Military & Family Support Center (MFSC) by appointment only.
STEP 2: Pre-separation Counseling Phase – Initiate DD 2648 eForm
Once the IC is complete, Pre-separation Counseling commences and must also be completed NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement. Members are encouraged to complete their IC 13-24 months prior to separation/retirement. Pre-separation Counseling covers by-law information to include benefits, entitlements and resources for eligible transitioning service members. Caregivers and spouses are especially encouraged to attend Pre-separation Counseling with their service member.
STEP 3: 3-Day TAP Curriculum Workshop
This multi-day course provides members with information and skills needed for a successful transition.
Day 1: VA Benefits and Services. Required for all – no exemptions.
Day 2: DoD Transition Day – This portion of TAP includes curriculum modules on building resiliency by managing your own transition (MyTransition), a Military Occupational Code Crosswalk to help define and translate military skills and the Financial Plan for Transition module which fulfills the mandated financial literacy requirement. Required for all – no exemptions.
Day 3: DoL Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT) – Some exemptions apply
The transitioning service member may elect one or more of these 2-day tracks based on their Tier:
◘ DoL Employment Track
◘ DoL Vocational Track
◘ DoD Higher Education Track
◘ SBA Entrepreneurship Track
STEP 4: CAPSTONE Phase – Complete DD 2648 eForm
The CAPSTONE is the culminating event where a transition counselor will verify completion of required Career Readiness Standards (deliverable) as determined during the service members IC appointment. CAPSTONE must be completed NLT 90 days prior to separation/retirement.
CAPSTONE is conducted by individual appointment at the MFSC, Bldg. 3435 Broidy Road, Laughlin FSS Laughlin, NJ 08641. 609.754.3154.
INDIVIDUALIZED INITIAL COUNSELING, PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING, TAP DAYS 1-2 & CAPSTONE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICE MEMBERS, NO EXEMPTIONS
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Civilian Resume Workshop
Join us as we learn the basics of civilian resume writing. We hope this information helps you to write your best resume!
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Federal Resume Writing
Looking for a federal job? This class breaks down the differences between the civilian and federal resume, dives into USAJobs and the federal job market, and ensures you are on track to get “best qualified” when applying to federal positions.
To register, please click here.
Spouse Employment 101
The military may throw a monkey wrench in best-laid plans, but your career doesn’t have to be one of them. This class will show you the different job routes you can take, along with teaching the basics of resume writing, the job search and what agencies are hiring around the base.
To register, please click here.
Are you new to LinkedIn or looking to maximize your account for career advancement? If so, this class is the place to be! Learn strategies on how to utilize your account in your job search, including customizing your profile, finding groups to join, performing basic and advanced job searches, and more.
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Employment Assistance
The Military & Family Support Center assists individuals with researching and reaching for their career goals. We provide employment skills training and resources to prepare you for a job search, resume writing, interview skills, local job market information, and so much more! We can help you learn about the NJ, PA, DE, NY Area Local, State and Federal job markets, and how to find job sources abroad if you are PCSing, retiring or separating. Open to all DoD ID card holders, including DoD civilians and their family members. Employment services include:
- One-on-One Career Counseling
- Career Planning & Networking Techniques
- Employment & Education Workshops
- Job Board (Employment Opportunities Postings)
- Job Search/Job Placement Assistance
- Resume & Portfolio Development
- Spouse Education & Employment Assistance
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