This website was developed to assist Sailors who are impacted by the Enlisted Retention Boards. The “Shipmates to Workmates” program is an initiative that seeks to actively assist separating Sailors find and compete for jobs at partnering commands (CNIC, NAVAIR, NAVFAC, NAVSEA, NAVSUP, and SPAWAR). It also seeks to provide Sailors a “one stop shop” for transition resources and information on applying for Federal Jobs. This website has links to many career resources and information on government employment. Commands are encouraged to steer separating Sailors, Command Career Counselors and Transition Assistance Coordinators to this website.

To successfully compete for government jobs Sailors must have well written resumes saved on USAJOBS. The Navy has contracted Challenger, Gray and Christmas (CGC) to provide transition services to include writing resumes. We highly encourage all ERB impacted Sailors to contact CGC immediately in order to develop these resumes. Contact CGC at: CGCUSNavy@challengergray.com or call 1-800-971-4288. The CGC website is: www.challengeressentials.com.

Separating Sailors are highly encouraged to review the “FED Jobs 101” and associated “Tips” documents located on this website BEFORE applying for a job utilizing USA Jobs. These documents instruct applicants on steps they need to take in order to be hired for a government job.

Transitioning Sailors will also need to have a local PSD or their command prepare a Statement of Service. The Statement of Service will need to be uploaded on USA Jobs in order to claim veteran’s preference (in lieu of a DD-214). Sailors should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. Having a resume and a Statement of Service on the USA Jobs site places transitioning Sailors in a position where they can quickly respond to job announcements. Since most USA Job announcements are only open for one week it is imperative that Sailors follow the steps outlined above and search USA Jobs for target commands and locations frequently (daily if possible). If you find a job that you qualify for apply immediately.

The Shipmates to Workmates program includes representatives that you can contact via e-mail (NSSC_SM2WM@navy.mil) or phone Com: (202) 781-5727/1312; DSN 326-5727/1312 (workdays 0800-1700 EST). These representatives will screen your requests and then direct you to human resource personnel from the partnering commands that, in turn, will assist you with general questions about careers at the partnering commands.

The Shipmates to Workmates program will also conduct “Career Forums”. These forums will bring human resource personnel from partnering commands to fleet concentration areas. These human resource personnel can review resumes, provide general assistance with job searches and answer questions about opportunities and careers at participating commands.

This website contains a “Transition Resources” tab that is functionally organized. Take the time to surf the websites on this tab in order to become familiarized with the types of resources that are available.

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