Spouse employment preference is priority preference for
employment in DOD appropriated fund civilian positions for which the military
spouse is best qualified at grade levels GS-5 through GS/GM-15 (or equivalent
wage system positions). Preference for NAF positions is at grades
WG-8 and below (and equivalent positions) and for those jobs paid at an hourly
rate. Depending on qualifications and experience, the spouse is
afforded serious consideration for competitive civil service
vacancies. This is available for spouses who are relocating due to
their sponsors PCS.
If the spouse has previous government work
experience, preference can be exercised up to the highest-grade level ever
held. Spouses of active-duty military personnel of the DOD with
personal civil service status (i.e., current career or career-conditional
employees, reinstatement eligible) should apply to the Civilian Personnel Office
for available positions. There are limited opportunities at the
following DOD/Military facilities, but a number of openings at various federal
agencies. There are a significant number of opportunities in various
city, county and state governments. Contact a Community Readiness
Consultant at the Family Support Center for information and assistance.