SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR APPROPRIATED FUND JOBS
Spouse
preference for federal civil service positions is afforded through the
Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. In order to be
eligible, the spouse must be a U.S. citizen, already serving on an excepted
appointment overseas or on a career or career-conditional appointment at the
time the PCS orders are issued. The spouse must be placed on leave
without pay or be separated from their appointment due to the PCS in order to
receive spouse preference priority placement
consideration. Registration for departing spouses may be accomplished
30 days prior to sponsor's reporting date at the new duty
location.
SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NON-APPROPRIATED
FUND Spouse employment preference will be given to eligible spouses
of active duty military members. To be eligible, the spouse must be
married to the military sponsor before the military member was assigned to the
current duty station. To receive spouse preference, the applicant
must submit a copy of the sponsor's PCS orders and a copy of the marriage
certificate. Non-appropriated fund positions on base are located in
the MWR facilities such as the Child Care Center, Base Gym, and other MWR
departments.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Dahlgren
Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center is a premier naval scientific
engineering institution with a tradition of excellence. The mission is to
provide research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet
support for a spectrum of Navy systems. Interdisciplinary teams of scientists
and engineers are engaged in analysis of challenging and complex technological
problems and the design and development of systems to ensure that Navy and Joint
Forces are able to complete their mission. The Dahlgren Division offers its
civilian employees a flexible work schedule, competitive salaries and generous
benefits in an informal workplace.
Spouse Employment
Assistance is also available through the Fleet & Family Support Center SEAP
Counselor. Please view "contacts/links" for information.