Federal employment in the Anchorage area is difficult to come by
due to down sizing. If you are a current federal employee, contact
the Civilian Personnel Office as soon as you know you will by moving to
Anchorage and find out what they can do for you.
Spouse employment
preference is a 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.
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 DOD with personal
civil service status (i.e., current career or career-conditional employees,
reinstatement eligibles) should apply to the Civilian Personnel Office for
available positions.
In addition to Federal jobs, there are
non-appropriated fund (NAF) jobs available on the installation. The
3rd Services Squadron is always looking for friendly, outgoing people to work in
its many facilities. Positions range from recreation aid and child
development program assistants to food service workers, cashiers, and
waiters.
The NAF positions are open to any individual who is
a U.S. citizen or authorized permanent resident may apply for
employment. Proof of citizenship or authorization to work must be
presented prior to being hired.
Off-duty military must have a completed
AF Form 3902 prior to being processed at the HRO.
This could be a great
opportunity for your children if they are looking for employment. The
applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Some positions have
specific age requirements, i.e., to operate machinery or work with
youth/children, minimum age is 18 and to handle alcoholic beverages minimum age
is 21.
There are special Preference Eligibles. Military Spouse
Preference: Authorized once per PCS for employment.
Transition Hire
Preference: One-time preference for specific types of military
separation.
Veteran Preference: Certain veterans are entitled
to employment preference.
There are restrictions. Active duty
officers and current full-time appropriated and AAFES fund employees are
prohibited from NAF employment.
Appropriated fund employees who retired
after 30 May 94 with an incentive offer are restricted from NAF employment for a
period of five years unless the incentive is returned.
Applicants
selected for management positions of trust, or the Automated Information System
must undergo background checks.
HOW TO APPLY
You may apply for any
type of position on the NAF listing. The listing includes all the
types of positions available in the 3rd Services activities on Elmendorf
AFB. This does not mean the position is vacant. All
positions are advertised on a continuous basis.
Complete Optional Form
612, Application for Federal Employment, Supplemental Questionnaire for
Non-appropriated Fund Employee, and Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal
Employment, for each position you would like to be considered for. It
is important to note a separate application is required for each
position. Photocopies of forms are acceptable, however, the signature
must be original on each form.
The forms must be completed in blue or
black ink or they may be typewritten. Answer all questions completely
and provide details as required.
Application forms are maintained on file
in the NAF-HRO for 90 days. You may call the NAF-HRO prior to the
expiration date and request the application be extended for an additional 90
days.