I spent 5 years working as an Personnel Specialist in the Navy. I worked both on board an aircraft carrier and on shore. I processed travel claims, leave, gain sailors on and detached them from both shore and ship.
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Robert,
Dave MIller here(LT, 03-E, ret.). I have only heard people being hired directly when already working within the Federal Government. There may be ways, but after 2 1/2 years in the Treasury, I have not heard any direct ways from the military to federal. You have to apply on usajobs.com. Put every thing in there, awards, recongition, all duty stations, any honorable mentions and all your schooling(The hiring manager here at Treasury really thought education was critical in her decision). This is not the time to hold back, this is the time to showcase your best stuff.
Also apply to all jobs you even think you are qualified for, don't hold back. I applied for 100 jobs after the Navy, went to 8 intereviews and got 1 job. If you are within a year of getting out, I would apply right away. Sometimes HR takes a long time. The hiring manager may have many qualified people, you want to be at the top of the list. Dont quit and keep applying, there are many people out there just like you looking, so any time you hear of anything opening up, try to jump on that. I really advise getting on Linkden(if you are not already).
Hope that helps,
Dave
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