This article by guest blogger Jo Barrientos was originally published by USVets6 on January 22, 2015.
“Even though my career was often placed on hold or disrupted with our many PCS moves, as a veteran spouse of 23 years….I’m thankful for all the military life has provided me and my family. I would not trade it for the world and in fact has become one of my driving forces for my passion to “pay it forward” and share all that I know.” ~ Josephine (Jo) Barrientos
Attention all military spouses! Are you seeking federal employment? Did you know that one of the most valuable job placement assistance provided to military spouses today is the Executive Order 13473?
I know, I know, I will be the first to admit that Executive Orders can be a snoozer to read, but you will want to pay close attention to this one and what I have to tell you!
In a nutshell, here’s what you need to know:
Executive Order 13473, dated September 28, 2008, authorized the noncompetitive appointment of certain military spouses to competitive service positions. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) codified implementing regulations at 5 CFR 315.612, effective September 11, 2009.
This Order allows certain spouses on military orders (within 2 years for each geographical PCS change) “non-competitive appointment eligibility” for positions they apply to and are well qualified.
I encourage you to take full advantage of this law enacted in your favor. If you hope to work in the civil service system, here’s what you need to do:
- Contact your nearest local servicing federal employment personnel office for an appointment to “register for the DoD Priority Placement Program S”
- Ask for a list of documents you need to bring to the appointment. Typically, you will need to provide a copy of your PCS orders, marriage certificate, and resume. If you are a current federal employee, be sure to bring a copy of your SF-50 and last performance evaluation. Having these documents in hand will ensure a smooth registration.
Here’s how it may work to your advantage.
- When you register for PPP Program S and simultaneously actively apply for positions you are well qualified for, the system will run its course and potentially ‘match’ you to a job vacancy that has been published by a DoD agency in USAJobs.
- When you are ‘matched’ by the PPP system, the HR Specialist conducting the rating and ranking process must provide your name on a Referral List to the Hiring Official.
- The Hiring Official at that point would then be advised by the HR Specialist that by law he/she must offer YOU the position without competition, as outlined by EO 13473
Voila! YOU just secured your federal position at your next duty station. Now you see how important it is to register for this program every time you PCS!Note: The DoD PPP system and the federal employment process is a very complex system. You are always encouraged to seek advise from subject matter experts, your HR professionals working at your nearest local federal employment offices or visit the Office of Personnel Management website for more program information.
USVETS6 Founder, Jo Barrientos is the Founder & CEO of USVets6. She’s also currently assigned to the HQ, 25thInfantry Division on Schofield Barrackss the Administrative Officer and Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Liaison.
Her Department of Defense (DoD)career spans over 10 years serving in various roles with multiple agencies. As aDoD civil servant with the Army and an Air Force Veteran Spouse of23 years, Jo is passionate about supporting the military community with their education and training needs. Her life mission includes forming a non-profit organization —USVETS6— aimed at providing employment and entrepreneurial solutions to Veterans and Military Spouses.
USVETS6 supports veterans and military families by providing information about career opportunities, resume writing and networking skills, as well as employment, entrepreneurial, and training opportunities. Visit usvets6.com to learn more about this important project. Read Jo’s full bio here
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