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Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Employment
375 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
What is Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) Appointments Preferences Employment Categories Job Listing Positions 375th Force Support Squadron Activities
Overview
Funds generated by DoD military and civilian personnel and their dependents and used to augment funds appropriated by Congress to provide a comprehensive, morale-building welfare, religious, educational and recreational program, designed to improve the well-being of military and civilian personnel and their family members.
What is Nonappropriated Funds (NAF)
ManagementAdministrative (White Collar) Positions Crafts and Trades (Blue Collar) Positions Child and Youth Program Assistants
Type of Appointments
Military SpouseVeteransTransition Hiring
Types of Preference
You Can Claim Military Spouse Preference If: You are on your spouses Permanent Change Stations (PCS)
orders to Scott Your spouse has updated PCS orders to Scott to include you
as a dependent Applicable to CY, NF-III and below and CT positions Must meet qualifications Preference is terminated upon acceptance of declination of a
continuing NAF position for which the spouse is eligible Note: preference applies only when the grade/pay band
for which the spouse has applied is no higher than that previously held in federal service
Military Spouse Preference(MSP)
You Can Claim Veterans Preference If: You are a disabled veteran You served on active duty in the Armed Forces during
certain periods or in a military campaign You served 180 consecutive days on active duty from
11 Sep 2001 to the close of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Veterans Preference
You Can Claim Transition Hiring Preference If: You have, or in some cases a family member, have been
identified as THP prior to being involuntarily separated from the military
You are applying for Pay Band positions NF-III and below, Child Care positions CY-01 thru CY-05, and hourly rate equivalent Crafts and Trades positions.
THP can only be used once and the applicant must be fully qualified
Transition Hiring Preference (THP)
Military Spouse Upload a copy of your PCS orders
Veterans’ Preference Upload a copy of DD 214, Certification of Discharge, Member 4
Transition Hiring Preference Upload a copy of the Transition Assistance ID Card and your orders showing you have been involuntarily separated
How To Claim Preference
NAF has two types of Employment Categories: --Regular – guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours and can work up to 40 hours in a work week and receive benefits - such as Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 401(k), retirement, health and life insurance coverage--Flexible – guaranteed no hours but can work up to 40 hours in a work week and receive no benefits
Employment Categories
NAFjobs.org or 375FSS.com
Where Can I Find NAF Jobs
How Are Positions AdvertisedPositions are advertised 4 ways
--Hot --Open until Filled--By Specific Closing Date--Always Open
Acceptable application forms-Resume
OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment Driving Record (as required) Drivers License (as applicable) PCS Orders, DD 214, Transition Assistance ID
Card and involuntarily separated orders Other Certificates (as required)
Application Procedures
Automotive Mechanic BartenderCaterer Club Operations AssistantChild and Youth Program Assistant Cook Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator Cook Supervisor Cashier/Checker Custodial Worker Food Service Worker Human Resources Assistant Guest Services Representative Library Aid Library Technician Librarian (Reference)Maintenance Worker Marketing Assistant Quality Assurance Assistant Recreation Specialist Recreation Assistant Recreation Aid Sales Clerk Supply Technician Supervisory Supply Technician Waiter School Age Program Coordinator Wood Worker
Career Program Positions:Club Manager Bowling Center ManagerGolf Course Manager Assistant Golf Course Manager Golf Course Superintendent Lodging ManagerAssistant Lodging Manager
NAF Positions
Arts & Crafts Center Bowling Center Child Development Center Scott Club Family Child Care Golf Course Human Resources Office Information Tickets & Tour Library Lodging Marketing
NAF Financial Management Office
Outdoor Recreation Pronto Pizza Student Union Youth Center
375th Force Support Squadron Activities
Questions????
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Exploring Employment Opportunitieswith the Exchange-Scott AFB
Presented to: Military Spouses
Dawn Hendrix & Patricia Lovins
Human Resources Office
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Our Mission To provide quality services and merchandise to our
customers at competitively low prices and to generate earnings to support the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs of the Army and Air Force.
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All applications are accepted online at: www.applymyexchange.com
Click on Apply Here
Select New and returning applicants
Select Search Openings
Select US-Illinois-Scott AFB under the Exchange Locations
How to apply for the Exchange
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Online Profiles You must have an online profile in order to
apply If a profile has already been established, login
and apply to the job(s). If you do not have a profile, click on the option
to create a login and follow the instructions to complete the application.
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Benefits of Employment We have numerous advancement programs
that are offered to our associates
Hiring our military, their families and our veterans is one small way we can support those who have sacrificed for us.
We offer spousal preference!!!
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Spousal Continuity Program
Since 2012, the Exchange has hired over 10,000 military spouses , including 5,200 in 2011, while 1,100 spouses received promotions.
Take advantage of our Spouse Continuity program instead of resigning when it’s time to PCS.
To be eligible for the Spouse Continuity program, associates must:• Want a position in the same category (full-time, part-
time, intermittent)• Be PCSing with Sponsor• Have six (6) months Exchange service• Have a rating of ‘Satisfactory’ or higher on the most
recent performance evaluation
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Contact Information You may reach the Scott HR Office with any
questions:• Located in the rear of the Main Store• Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1600 hours.• Phone number: 618-744-0544, ext 306.
Human Resources staff:• Dawn M. Hendrix-Human Resources Manager• Patricia Lovins-Human Resources Assistant
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Thank You!
The only thing missing from the Exchange is
YOU!!!
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Civilian Personnel Office618-256-9328
Military Spouse Preference Program (S)
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Military Spouse Preference Program
The Military Spouse Preference Program applies to spouses of active duty military members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the U.S. Coast Guard and full-time National Guard, who desire priority consideration for competitive service positions at DoD activities in the U.S. and its territories and possessions.
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Authority’s Intended Effect
Facilitate entry of military spouses into the Federal Civil Service.
Provide employment access to spouses negatively impacted due to relocation, incapacitation, or death of service members (SM).
Recruit and retain skilled and experienced members of the armed forces.
Minimize disruption when military families relocate.
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Who is Eligible for this Authority?
Spouse of a Service Member on active duty when they receive orders to relocate to Scott Air Force Base; or
Spouse of Service Member whose disability resulted from active duty in the armed forces; or
Un-remarried widow or widower of a Service Member who was killed while on active duty in the armed forces, it does not have to be combat related.
NOTE: Military Spouses are ineligible for Program “S” when the sponsor relocates in conjunction with retirement or separation.
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Eligibility Requirements for Active Duty Spouse
Spouse must be indicated on the PCS orders Must have been married on, or prior to, the date of
the service member’s orders Must relocate with the service member to new
duty station Noncompetitive appointment is limited to the
geographical area as specified in the PCS orders Must meet all pre-employment criteria (U.S.
Citizen, Suitability, Etc.) May receive only one noncompetitive
appointment under this authority
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Eligibility Continued -
Spouses are eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under this authority for a maximum of 2 years from the date of the Service Member’s PCS orders.
Must be immediately appointable under noncompetitive procedures
Current Career/Career-Conditional Reinstatement Eligibility E.O. 12721 Eligibility (overseas spouse) E.O. 13473 Eligibility (Effective Sept. 11, 2009) Current VRA or Schedule A disabled
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Qualifying PCS Moves
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Registration Options
Spouses may registerUpon arrival in new duty station area; orAt current location within 30 days of
sponsor’s reporting date
*If spouse does not initially relocate with the sponsor, cannot register until residing in the new duty station area.
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Registration Requirements
Spouse must provideCurrent application or resume (hard
copy/electronic)Sponsor’s ordersLast performance appraisalProof of E.O. eligibility (if applicable)Last SF50, SF75, Career Brief, Supv
Certification of Performance
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Contact Information
Civilian Personnel POC: Amanda Gerstner
or618-256-9328
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Preparing for Employment
Workshops and Opportunities to Update Your Resume and Fine
Tune Your Skills
Illinois Department of Employment Security
http://www.ides.illinois.gov
IllinoisJobLink.com is a web-based job search tool that features current job openings, connecting skilled job seekers to employers in Illinois.
Illinois JobLink.com
CIS Job Seeker gives you the opportunity to:Learn more about YOURSELFExplore occupation OPTIONSFind TRAINING & EDUCATION
Identify FINANCIAL AIDFind a JOB
Visit CIS Job Seeker today
https://ilcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html
CIS Portal PageGo to IL Resident Tab Choose CIS Job Seeker
Save favorites, assessments
and sorts
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Questions?
VOLUNTEERING• Great way to:
o add skills or keep employment currento Network into a new job
• Treat as a REAL job on your resume
• Locally – coordinate with Red Cross for opportunitieso To apply, go to:
www.redcross.org/mo/st-louis/volunteer/application-types
VOLUNTEERING IDEAS
Dental clinic
Administrative
Like to take pics or have the gift of “gab”? Volunteer to manage the organization’s social media campaign
Only job available is in Disaster Relief? Can provide valuable Case Management experience
My Seco(Spouse Education & Career
Opportunities)
About SECOEstablished by the DOD to provide education and career guidance to military spouse
https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/Portal
Who’s eligible for SECO services?
Spouses of active-duty, National Guard and Reserve in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force
Spouses of military members separated from active duty, National Guard and Reserve for less than 180 days
Surviving spouses of military members who died while on active duty
Registering with mySECO
What will you have access to after you login???
A customized MyICP (My individual career plan)
Select your MyICP path page to access the customized activities you can complete to help you meet your goals.
Industry-leading career assessments
A customized spouse profile with the option to import your LinkedIn information
Volunteer
Exclusive MySECO Resume Builder
MySECO is your one stop shop to Learn, Advance, and Succeed!
MyCAA(My Career Advancement Account)
Eligibility Spouse of service members on active
duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2› Spouse of National Guard and Reserve
must be able to start and complete their coursework while the sponsor is on Title 10 orders
* Coast Guard spouses are not eligible* Spouses who are married but legally separated from a service member are not eligible
MyCAA Scholarship Provides up to $2,000 annually
› Annual cap waivers are available for a licensure or certificate program if there is an upfront tuition cost that exceeds $2,000
Maximum educational benefit is $4,000
MyCAA will pay for: Tuition costs for education and training courses and
examinations leading to:
› Associate Degrees(Excluding degrees in general studies, liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies that do not have a concentration)
› License› Certificate or Certification
*Must be from an accredited college, university or technical school or approved testing organization that expands employment opportunities for military spouses.
MyCAA will not pay for: Tuition for courses not included in the
spouse’s Education and Training Plan Courses already started or completed Books, supplies, equipment, and
uniforms Fees of any kind (ex. Registration fees) CEUs to maintain a standing in a
professional organization
Establish a MyCAA Accounthttps://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa
ATTENTION – Effective February 13, 2015, the MyCAA Scholarship Program will be implementing the Department of Defense Self-Service Logon, or DS Logon, for accessing all MyCAA accounts.
Additional Help
DOD Complaint System http://www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-e
ducation/complaint
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