TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. —
Airmen retiring from navy service not should wait 180 days earlier than accepting a federal civilian place inside an air logistics advanced due to a latest non permanent authority enacted to assist fill jobs missing potential candidates.
This authority applies to jobs GS-13 and under at base industrial services which might be a part of the navy’s core logistics capabilities, which incorporates the air logistics complexes.
“One of many issues our depots wrestle with is competing with the industrial sector for accessible expertise,” stated Sarah Walker, human sources specialist, AFSC Directorate of Personnel. “This ready interval put us at a drawback.” Retirees who’re enthusiastic about federal service will not be all the time keen to attend six months earlier than discovering different work. They typically take their skillset to different firms earlier than changing into eligible to work for the DOD.
“As a few of our skilled civilians retire, we lose that information and experience and usher in entry-level expertise. Hiring veterans with their expertise saves on coaching, creates a extra balanced workforce and offers employees who typically have already got a safety clearance.”
Lively-duty members might now apply for these positions even earlier than their official retirement date and be appointed whereas nonetheless on terminal depart, earlier than being discharged or launched from lively responsibility.
“This can be a manner for them to proceed their mission of supporting the Air Power and america and making use of their skillsets in an setting they’re already accustomed to,” stated Michele Robertson, chief of the Workforce Shaping and Strategic Planning Department, AFSC Directorate of Personnel.
Proper now, extra candidates are wanted to fill positions throughout all three air logistics complexes in Utah, Oklahoma and Georgia. Some crucial wage grade positions wanted are electronics mechanics, plane electricians, machinists, nondestructive testing employees, sheet metallic mechanics, plane ordnance methods mechanics, plane mechanics, plane engine mechanics and extra.
Nonveterans are nonetheless welcome to use. “We nonetheless want entry-level skillsets and individuals who can present new insights on learn how to resolve issues,” Walker stated. “All of those totally different experiences come collectively to create a various workforce.”
The authority is non permanent, however officers throughout the AFSC Civilian Personnel staff are hoping it turns into everlasting.
To submit your resume for consideration for federal civilian employment, please ship them to the next electronic mail addresses:
For positions within the Ogden Air Logistics Complicated at Hill Air Power Base, electronic mail oo-alc.obm.workflow@us.af.mil
For positions within the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complicated at Robins Air Power Base, electronic mail WRALC.Recruitment@us.af.mil
For positions within the Oklahoma Metropolis Air Logistics Complicated at Tinker Air Power Base, electronic mail OCALC.OBM.ResumeManagement@us.af.mil
