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Transition Benefits: Veterans Can Continue Public Service in Civilian Careers

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS111012-04
10/12/2011

From Department of the Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Civilian careers with the Department of the Navy (DON) can provide veterans with another opportunity to continue government service.

Jean Mercer, director of the DON's Office of Civilian Human Resources, Human Resource Systems and Business Transformation Department, said veterans currently comprise a large portion of the DON civilian workforce, sharing the skills they have gained during their military service.

"Civilian careers range from machinists to mechanics, sandblasters to scientists, intelligence analysts to IT specialists - the opportunities are far-reaching and ever-changing" said Mercer. "And, because of the diverse offerings, it is important to maximize the tools available through the USAJOBS system."

USAJOBS is the one-stop source for federal jobs, including DON job announcements.

In mid-October, USAJOBS underwent a major upgrade to improve the applicant experience. Included in the upgrade are improved notification settings, more relevant search results, easier navigation and much more. Mercer encourages veterans to explore the tool at www.USAJOBS.gov and become familiar with the key features.

Veterans need to invest time and energy to create an account and build a resume in USAJOBS. USAJOBS comes equipped with a resume builder and allows applicants to build and store up to five distinct resumes. OPM provides resources for veterans seeking federal jobs at www.fedshirevets.gov/job/tsm.aspx.

It is important veterans select the appropriate special hiring consideration they are eligible for including veterans recruitment appointment, 30 percent disabled veterans or Veterans Employmemt Opportunity Act.

Information about the hiring eligibilities and fact sheets to help individuals with the application process are available at the DON Civilian Human Resources website, www.public.nav.mil/donhr/employment/hiringreform.

For additional information, visit the Department of Labor Veterans Preference Advisory website, www.dol.gov/elaws/vetspref.htm.

For tips about creating a powerful resume, visit www.public.navy.mil/DONHR/employment/CivJobOpps/pages/AllAboutYou.aspx.

The DON remains committed to improving the applicant's experience, reducing the time to fill vacancies and securing quality candidates for DON positions. Civilian careers in the Department of the Navy offer real-world challenges with real-life rewards - careers where purpose and patriotism unite. Questions on the DON civilian employment information may be directed to DON Employment Information Center at DonEIC@navy.mil. Veterans also may pursue resources through their local Fleet and Family Service Centers.

A civilian career with the Navy is one of the opportunities that should be considered by separating Sailors including those affected by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB).

For the latest ERB information visit Navy Personnel Command's ERB website; www.public.navy.mil/bupers-nps/boards/ERB/Pages/default2/aspx.