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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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 DMAVA LATEST OPENINGS

Join Our Team

Looking to make a difference in your community? Interested in serving Veterans? Consider a career with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. 

We are hiring for roles in healthcare, facilities management, food service, program management and more. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of New Jersey employer, supportive teams and rewarding careers. 

In addition, we have job openings for members of our military to serve in AGR and Federal Technician roles.

State Jobs

Senior Food Service Worker (Hourly)
Veterans Haven North, Glen Gardner
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled

TES Charge Nurse (Hourly)
Youth Challenge Academy, Sea Girt
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled

AGR Army

Unit Supply Sergeant
Various Armories in New Jersey
Open Date: 15 February 2023
Close Date: 17 March 2023

AGR Air Force

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
177th AMXS, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: 27 February 2023

LRS Commander
108th LRS, JBMDL, NJ
Open Date: 15 February 2023
Close Date: 15 March 2023

Flight Sergeant
177th SFS, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: 15 March 2023

Fed Tech Air Force

Electronic Integrated Sys Mechanic
177th MAI SQ, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: 13 March 2023

Machinist
108th MAI SQ, McGuire AFB, NJ
Open Date: 15 February 2023
Close Date: 15 March 2023

Logistics Management Officer
108th LRS SQ, McGuire AFB, NJ
Open Date: 15 February 2023
Close Date: 15 March 2023

IT SPEC (CUSTSPT)
108th Comm Flight, McGuire AFB
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: 13 March 2023

Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor
108th MAI SQ, McGuire AFB, NJ
Open Date: 15 February 2023
Close Date: 15 March 2023

ITSPEC (NETWORK)
177th FW, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Open Date: 13 February 2023
Close Date: 28 February 2023

All Vacancies

NJ ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Military Funeral Honors

Continuous recruitment for dedicated and motivated Soldiers in the NJ Army National Guard who desire to honor their deceased Army comrades.

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CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars Program

The Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars Program is an intensive entrepreneurship boot camp that trains current and former service members to innovate, build startups, and apply the Silicon Valley way of thinking to their roles as rising leaders.

Over the course of five weeks part-time, highly qualified Veterans learn the foundational skills of innovation and entrepreneurship. They apply these learnings through a hands-on project, identifying a startup idea, validating the market, and taking their first steps toward launching their own venture.

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SVA Career Center

Visit the SVA Career Center to view the latest job posts from our partners, explore our partner directory, access VMock, an online resume review tool, and utilize Veterati, a free mentorship platform for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Spouses to access unlimited mentors. 

SVA Career Center

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

Career Training

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) utilizes a free online learning platform to help active duty, selected reserve, Veterans and military spouses learn business, technology, and customer service skills to accomplish their personal and professional goals. Participants may choose to work towards one of our supported industry certifications administered by globally recognized organizations.

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Free Employment Workshops

The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity earned through service for Veterans, Veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals.


The ten, two-hour workshops are in-person or virtual and built to fit your schedule. These workshops are offered to you at no cost based on your service. You can mix and match workshops to meet your employment goals and attend workshops at your own pace.

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Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot

Military spouses of currently serving members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, to include active, reserve and National Guard components, are invited to apply to the new Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot, a multi-year program that provides spouses with paid 12-week fellowships at employers across various industries and locations.

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Civil Service Preference

Are you applying for a job and need your Civil Service Preference letter to complete your application? Download your letter today. 

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Free Year of LinkedIn Premium

In collaboration with SheerID, LinkedIn offers eligible members of the U.S. military community one year of access to LinkedIn Premium. You’ll also get unlimited access to more than 10,000 courses through the LinkedIn Learning platform.

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NJ DEPT OF LABOR

At Job Source you will find all the tools you need to get started on your next career opportunity. Create an account to generate and store all your job search information. 

Calendar of Career Events
Job Search

NJ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission updates the Job Announcements page daily.

Job Announcements

NJ DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

NJ STATE PARK SERVICE

Seasonal Jobs

Each year, between May and September, the New Jersey State Park Service hires approximately 700 seasonal staff to fill peak-season jobs at New Jersey’s parks, forests, recreation areas and historic sites.

Applications are recommended to be submitted by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

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NJ DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

COUNTY RESOURCES

CAREER EVENTS

Hiring Our Heroes

Hiring Our Heroes connects the military community - service members, military spouses, and Veterans - with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.

2023 Events Calendar

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program office will host several events and would like to invite military spouses to attend. Please review the following information for more details about each event and for registration procedures to join the discussions.

Upcoming Virtual Events

Career & Transition Team

Since 2006, Still Serving Veterans has empowered thousands of Veterans to successfully move into fulfilling careers through their no-cost career and transition counseling services.

Schedule of Workshops

Learn & Build Skills 

 Live Training is designed to help job seekers learn, upskill, and reskill by meeting them where they are. Live individualized training that covers targeted resume writing, the federal application process, interview skills, job search skill, and including a weekly series and special topics.

Upcoming Trainings

Fridays

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Veteran & MilSpouse Resume Workshops


VetGigs and Brio Worklife are holding these workshops to help Veterans, current service members and military spouses with their resumes in an effort to make you the most competitive candidate possible.

February 13 - March 8, 2023

Eight Sessions

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This free job search skills workshop series is geared towards senior-level enlisted and officers with 10+ years of service who are within one-year of transition, and their spouses.

February 23, 2023

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Veteran Virtual Job Fair


March 9, 2023

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Get Hired Workshop

February 23, 2023

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Mock Interviews


February 27 - March 3, 2023

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Interactive 5 Day Workshop

March 6, 2023

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Heroes MAKE America for Prospective Participants


Join to learn about diverse career opportunities in Manufacturing, how to participate in our in-person or remote training programs, and how you can engage directly with industry leaders through our Heroes Connect virtual events.

March 17, 2023

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

SBA Hour with Veterans


An informative brief overview of SBA programs, resources, and initiatives for the Military and Veteran community.

FEATURED

SPOTLIGHT

Veterans' Re-Employment Rights

The Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA), enacted in October 1994, provides re-employment protection and other benefits for Veterans and employees who perform military service. It clarifies the rights and responsibilities of National Guard and Reserve members, as well as their civilian employers. USERRA applies almost universally to all employers, regardless of the size of their business.


Contact the US Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) at 1-800-336-4590 or visit their website.

2023 Transitions Guide

MOAA's 2023 Transition Guide is now available. You can find tips for overcoming culture shock, the ins and outs of negotiation, and more.

Transition Guide

Military Friendly Employers 2023

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,500 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation.

View the list

VOLUNTEER

Vets4Warriors

Vets4Warriors Ambassadors are volunteers who help us reach out across the country and directly connect those who are in need with those who are in a position to help.

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National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey

We would like to invite you to volunteer at one of our Museums in Lawrenceville or Sea Girt. We need help to keep the doors open, and to become involved in some specific aspect at some level.

Members of the volunteer staff function as docents, museum educators, carpenters, electricians, painters, Veteran interviewers, and archivists. There are many docent opportunities on weekdays, weekends and holidays; or alternatively, you may want to participate in other important activities that are vital to the goals of the Museum and better fit your available time schedules, interests or expertise.

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RESOURCES

NJ State Agencies

NJ Resources

Federal Resources

Private Enterprises

STAY CONNECTED

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If you have questions about our department, our programs or your benefits, please visit our website at nj.gov/military to get contact information.

Contact DMAVA

We welcome feedback and comments from the public regarding our mailing lists. If you would like to contribute with an item of interest to our subscribers, please email us your proposal. Contact our team at outreach@dmava.nj.gov.

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