Question:
Is there a POC I can get to see about getting my wife a job on the 7th SFG compound?
Answer:
While we anticipate both civil service and contractor jobs to be available, application procedures will vary depending on the job. For contract position, individuals will need to apply directly through the contractor. For civil service opportunity, current civil service employees can apply internally when the job is announced. Individuals outside of the civil service system can apply through USA Jobs (www.usajobs.gov). As positions become available, they will be advertised accordingly. For more information, please visit www.eglin.af.mil.
It would be very beneficial for your spouse to learn about the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP). Our local civilian personnel office is responsible for registering spouses in the PPP. This program is intended to lessen the employment and career interruptions of spouse who relocate with their military spouse. The local contact is Jody Anderson, 850.882.3203 (Eglin AFB). To learn more click here. The local contact at Hurlburt Field is Mr. Fabian Thomas, 850.8845215 - www.myhurlburt.com/pages/civilianpersonnel.html.
When does spouse preference apply?
Spouse preference eligibility begins 30 days prior to the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station and continues throughout the tour until the spouse accepts or declines a continuing (permanent) appropriated or non-appropriated fund position from any Federal agency in the commuting area. There is no limit to the number of times spouse preference may be exercised when applying for non-continuing positions, i.e., temporary, time limited, or positions without a fixed work schedule.
Spouses may be simultaneously referred for permanent and temporary positions until they accept or decline a continuing position. However, if the military spouse is placed into a non-continuing position, MSP eligibility for other non-continuing positions will be suspended until 60 days prior to the expiration of the non-continuing position. DOD policies on the Military Spouse Preference Program are in DoD Instruction 1404.12, "Employment of Spouses of Active Duty Military Members Stationed Worldwide".
We recommend that your spouse connect with a Military Spouse Employment Advocate to learn more about employment in our community. Melissa King, Military Spouse Employment Advocate, JobsPlus - Crestview location, 850.689.7823 x213 or email at mking@jobsplus02.com.
