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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????


Exploring Employment Opportunitieswith the Exchange-Scott AFB

Presented to: Military Spouses

Dawn Hendrix & Patricia Lovins

Human Resources Office


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.


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

http://www.applymyexchange.com/


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.


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!!!


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


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


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)


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.


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.


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.


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


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


Qualifying PCS Moves


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.


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


Contact Information

Civilian Personnel POC: Amanda Gerstner

[email protected]

or618-256-9328


Questions???


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Preparing for Employment

Workshops and Opportunities to Update Your Resume and Fine

Tune Your Skills

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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

http://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.

https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa

https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa

Additional Help

DOD Complaint System http://www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-e

ducation/complaint

http://www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-education/complaint

http://www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-education/complaint


Questions?


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