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I was told by a family friend that I should try to get a job on a military base, is that even possible?
I am under the impression that only military personal can do military jobs. can someone please shine a little light on the subject for me?
thanks,
three0three
There's plenty of non military jobs to be done on base. Most bases and "forts" have a web site -or several- that should have job listings. Plus, there's usually private businesses on large bases- theatres, dining, fuel,- the usual retail stuff.
wow, didn't know that. thanks:super:
This website may help. Take your time and go through it carefully. You Will have to submit an Online Resume too.
USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site
When we were stationed in Guantanamo Bay in the late 60s, Cubans, Haitians and Jamaicans would come on the base to work as gardeners. I have no idea if they do that anymore.
-Jeff L
Locals are employed on military bases all over, even in the current theaters of operations. They do all the jobs that there are no MOS or MOC for any more.
at McDonalds !!! Flip burgers if you please to do so.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by three0three
I have no current info, but the NAS Pensacola had one there last time I visited.
I am sure the employees were not military.:)
FWIW,
Emri
P.S.- this was a tongue in cheek post....I'm sure you were wanting something more substantial for a job....not trying to slight a McDees employee...
FWIW, I work for the military in Canada, sometimes on base, other times not. Lots of civvies support the military in Canada, Australia and the USA that I know of personally. I assume in the UK as well.
I'm Civil Service(Guberment employee) and what Benchload has added is the correct way to apply. You need to get the resume done and submitted to be selected. They search for KEY words in your resume . Such as systems worked on ,or skills/certifications required for that position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benchloader
Good Luck!!!!
Here are a couple of Civil Service jokes:D
What does a broken rocket and a federal employee have in common?
You can't fire a broken rocket:lol:
What do 50 lesbians and 50 federal employee's have in common?
Neither of them do dick!:rofl:
now thats funny:super:Quote:
Originally Posted by AZPhil
When stationed at Travis AFB from 69-71 we had approximately 30 military drivers in the motor pool and at least half that many civilian drivers. And they were prima donna's. Any runs off base within 3 hours before end of shift they couldn't take because of possible overtime issues. IIRC I was making under $200 amonth as an E-1 and they were making close to 10 bucks an hour then.
$10/hr for drivers in 1971 - not very likely. My history of the GS grades for 1971 indicates that the GS-5 scale (input for professional series in 1971) ran from $6938 to $9000. The usual GS scale for drivers in 1971 (GS-3) ran from $4917 to a little over $6000. The $10/hr figure corresponds to GS 14 step 1 or a middle series for the GS 12. These grades were reserved for senior professional types.
GS12 step 5:dancingbanana::super:
I spent 30 plus years working in and out of WPAFB. I was a contractor charged with repair, design, building and maintenance of environmental testing chambers and associated equipment. I gave them -40 @ 100k altitude, or what ever they wanted. A very large civilian workforce there. Spent the rest of my time at General Motor's labs. Spent some time in shooting sports and motorcycles. Gary
Here is a site for the Navy/Marine Corps side.
DOD NOTICE AND CONSENT BANNER
OK Theripus your Google is better than my tired old memory. I know they were making a whole lot more than my less than 200 a month was
Sorry TDH. I didn't mean to come off as some sort of pompous ***. Civilian-military mixes on job sites have always been problematic. I was always perturbed at pulling alerts and not getting a dime extra whole the civies got OT or comp time.
Ten years ago,before I retired, I went with my Captain to the ASP(ammunition supply point) to draw ammo for my platoon. We had a narrow time frame to qualify as the ranges are reserved for short time blocks and running over is not an option. A fat, greasy slob eating a heart attack sandwhich, wiped his mouth with his sleeve after making us stand around for about ten minutes and gave my Captain grief over not having some damned form in triplicate. My Captain and I served together in Nam when we were both enlisted and this slobs disrespect sent me over the edge. He said to my captain " you cant have the ammo without the right forms I guess that you arent very good at being a captain are you? what would you do if we were at war?" Before he could answer I said " I would draw my sidearm and place a bullet in your forehead and we would have all the ammo we need." I had to go visit the Colonel for offending the dork. Left a lasting and unfavorable impression.
Not a problem Thepriapus I was in the same situation more times than I can remember. Also if an off base run was within 3 hours of end of shift we grunts got the runs while the civilian drivers sat on their duffs. Many a late night. Oh and the civie drivers never got the fun stuff like the base shuttlebus.
Ipnracer good one I probably would have done the same and thank you and the good Captain for your diligent service.
Dido, I'm attached to a specific squadron. For the most part I'm treated better by the military than my own company...;) Great people to work for!Quote:
Originally Posted by Claven2
A. In answer to the OP, there are many professional jobs available on military bases. For instance, the bulk of the work carried out at Naval Shipyards is done by civil service employees of the military and by contractors. For instance, though the original purpose of Annapolis and West Point was to turn out military civil engineers, most of the work is done in the private or civil service world and is only overseen and directed by military engineers. As a result, there are lots of excellent and noble careers to be had in military support.
B. The animosity between civil service and military runs deep and forms a long-standing theme in conversations. You need to know that there are jerks and saints on both sides of the issue. Let's not use this board to skewer each other all over again.
Bob
as a retired civilian employee from an air force base I can tell you one thing for certain, a military base is the MOST PC work place I had ever worked at!
it is endless classes on race, sexual harassment, homosexual tolerance, promotion by quotas etc.
and if you are a white male you are THE target at every class!