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Summary
About the Position:
Serves as
an Equipment Specialist with responsibility to implement the Technical Assistance plan for the Radio IT electronics equipment family of
systems throughout their life cycle. As the commodity command's Technical
Subject Matter Expert and focal point for technical assistance for Radio IT electronics equipment family of systems: Participates in extensive weapon system
integration theory, planning and testing as evidenced by a continual focus on
expanding the applications and capabilities of assigned systems. Serves as the
Commodity Commander's focal point for technical excellence. Maintains proficiency on IT-Radio supported equipment to include a variety of radio systems, ground night vision and combat surveillance systems and Ground Position Systems (GPS). Troubleshoot and test equipment to sustain the force anytime and anywhere.
NOTE: This advertisement is open in 18 Continental United States (CONUS) locations. The location of this position will be determined at the time of selection, based upon mission needs.
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Civilian Employee with the Department of the Army
Eligible due to Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)
Eligible under Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Priority Placement Program, Program S (Military Spouse) registrants referred through the Automated Stopper and Referral System (ASARS) for this position
Reinstatement Eligibles
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
05/31/2017 to 06/09/2017
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Salary
$49,765 - $105,718 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 12
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Fort Richardson, AK Few vacancies
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Fort Wainwright, AK Few vacancies
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Fort Irwin, CA Few vacancies
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Fort Carson, CO Few vacancies
Additional locations are listed below.
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Travel Required
25% or less - Extensive TDY to worldwide field sites often at short notice.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Allowance is authorized
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
12
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
NEAG170896231966398
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Control number
470920500
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Duties
Major Duties
- Implement the Technical Assistance Plan for the Radio IT electronic equipment family of systems.
- Advise designated representatives on Radio IT electronic equipment systems to include a variety of radio systems and ground communication systems.
- Maintain Radio IT equipment systems throughout the life cycle.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position is Emergency Essential
- Pre-employment physical is required
- Must sign a mobility agreement
Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- TWO year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
- Must sign mobility agreement prior to the effective date of appointment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment.
- This position is emergency essential (E-E).
- You will be placed at any location advertised based upon mission needs at time of appointment.
- Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) will not be authorized.
- Permanent
Change of Station (PCS) Allowance is authorized
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Experience required:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Specialized experience for the GS-09 grade level is defined as: (1) providing general technical advice and instruction to users of Radio IT equipment and the supporting communications equipment for which the Communications Electronic Command (CECOM) is logistically responsible; (2) assisting in the resolution of equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the overall maintenance effort; and (4) troubleshooting problems with Radio IT electronics equipment such as High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-07).
Specialized experience for the GS-11 grade level is defined as: (1) providing general technical advice and instruction to users of Radio IT equipment and the supporting communications equipment for which the Communications Electronic Command (CECOM) is logistically responsible; (2) assisting in the resolution of equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the overall maintenance effort; and (4) troubleshooting problems with Radio IT electronics equipment such as High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-09).
Specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level is defined as:(1)
providing expert technical advice and instruction to users of Radio IT
electronics equipment and the supporting communications equipment for which
Communications Electronic Command (CECOM) is logistically responsible; (2)
resolving equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the
overall maintenance effort; (4)
determining future training needs; and (5) troubleshooting problems with
Radio IT electronics equipment such as High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency
(VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
- Skill in Establishing Technical Support Requirements
- Skill in Operating Radio IT Equipment Systems
- Skill in Oral Communication
- Skill in Providing Technical Assistance
- Ability to Communicate in Writing
- Skill in Advising
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade level (or equivalent).
For the GS-09 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent.
For the GS-11 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent.
For the GS-12 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent.
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below (Transcripts must be submitted with you application package):
For the GS-09 Grade Level: master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related.
For the GS-11 Grade Level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
For the GS-12 Grade Level: There is no education substitution at the GS-12 grade level.
NOTE: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. You must include this information with your application package. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Additional information
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format.
- If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The “Proof of Eligibility” document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1966398. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 09, 2017 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Central Resume Processing Center
- Address
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DA NER Aberdeen Proving Ground
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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Fort Benning, GA Few vacancies
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Fort Gordon, GA Few vacancies
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Fort Stewart, GA Few vacancies
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Fort Shafter, HI Few vacancies
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Schofield Barracks, HI Few vacancies
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Fort Riley, KS Few vacancies
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Fort Campbell, KY Few vacancies
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Fort Polk, LA Few vacancies
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Few vacancies
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Fort Bragg, NC Few vacancies
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Fort Drum, NY few vacancies
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Fort Sill, OK Few vacancies
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Fort Bliss, TX Few vacancies
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Fort Hood, TX Few vacancies
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Few vacancies
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Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format.
- If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The “Proof of Eligibility” document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1966398. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 09, 2017 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Central Resume Processing Center
- Address
-
DA NER Aberdeen Proving Ground
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
-
Fort Benning, GA Few vacancies
-
Fort Gordon, GA Few vacancies
-
Fort Stewart, GA Few vacancies
-
Fort Shafter, HI Few vacancies
-
Schofield Barracks, HI Few vacancies
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Fort Riley, KS Few vacancies
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Fort Campbell, KY Few vacancies
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Fort Polk, LA Few vacancies
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Few vacancies
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Fort Bragg, NC Few vacancies
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Fort Drum, NY few vacancies
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Fort Sill, OK Few vacancies
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Fort Bliss, TX Few vacancies
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Fort Hood, TX Few vacancies
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Few vacancies
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Agency contact information
Central Resume Processing Center
- Address
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DA NER Aberdeen Proving Ground
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005