Does the Army offer federal civilian jobs for those in the Reserve Components?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:16:34 -0400

I am uncertain if the Army has any positions for those who are current service members in the USAR/USARNG. I know the Air Force has what is called "Air Reserve Technicians". M-F you work as a civilian. But you still drill once a month and have your annual tour as well. Does the Army offer anything similar to that?

Edit: I am commissioning May 21' in the RC and am interested in working as a civilian for Department of the Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2019 5:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:17:14 -0400

YES... the guard does have technician jobs on fulltimeguard.com

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2019 7:45 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:45:26 -0400

Have you looked up usajobs.gov? There are a lot of posting for federal employment on that particular website.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2019 8:06 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:06:14 -0400

The Army employs two types of civilians, Military Technicians (MilTech) and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians.
MilTechs are required to maintain their TPU status in the Reserves. DA civilians are not.
The Army is supposed to be transitioning away from MilTechs and converting to DA civilians but there is no clear timeline.
Jobs are available on USAjobs. When you apply, submit a four page resume with your application to try to hit the key word search that USAjobs uses.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 15 at 2019 8:30 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:30:41 -0400

Yeah I know many.. I dressed down a Sgt who called a Reverest Major "Hon" (Honey) while she worked as an RN for the Department of the Army.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 10:13 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:13:17 -0400

Yes, it's called the MilTech program. Best kept secret in the Army. I was a miltech for several years before going Active. Loved it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 10:14 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:14:54 -0400

Follow up, keep in mind if you join the MilTech program you are not eligible for any bonus you got when reenlisting.
You may want to consider Department of Defense positions as well. Get on USAJOBS.GOV