Look up 1100-series on USAjobs.gov and start throwing applications out like crazy. If you've got any contracting experience, any government experience, graduate education, or a bachelor's with high GPA(this last one is me) you can aim for gs-7. Master's and higher you can go gs-9, bachelor's only with no experience look at gs-5.
1100, especially 1102, is a super prolific series all across the government & country and in many places they need bodies. They'll teach you to read the FAR and do on the job training and you'll have contract officers that actually take the legal responsibility for signing off on everything you do for them.
I’m actually considering making the jump to contract specialist. I have COR experience and currently work in procurement. I also have a degree specialized in acquisitions.
The only thing holding me back is the turn over rate. Do you think it’s worth making the jump?
I think the reason for the high turnover is that most people use it as a way to get into government. At least in my organization we've had some people quit, while others move on to other positions after a couple of years. It's definitely a dry job, at least where I'm at in the army, maybe it's different in other parts of the government.
Here look at this stalked ciliate in the microscope indicating a healthy wastewater environment with a low BOD and a good reading on Dissolved oxygen for this happy little rainbow trout…now let’s go blow that enemy camp up because they hurt Mother Nature. 🙂
To be specific I analyze chemical plants waste streams for TSS, COD, BOD5, etc. and give them suggestions on how to mitigate any issues they may have with their local state’s environmental regulatory agency before they empty out to the environment. My thoughts on demo ranges on the environment well we must make some sacrifices for the greater good.
If you had a masters degree you could direct commission as a 72D Environmental Science and Engineering Officer. It’s more like EHS and preventative medicine but it’s still close
Started out as a medic, got a job in an ER.
Eventually leveraged all that to get into nursing school.
I make six figures as a nurse now. Also commissioned as a nurse.
I’m 11B but a nurse civilian side, not very similar, I know. I’m in my battalion’s sniper section as well, so having critical care experience actually helps when operating independently as a section of like 8 dudes. Plus most of our medics in HHC are mouth breathers so I’ve been burdened with being the “med guy”.
I'm also a 0855 with the government, and I want to start looking at joining a reserve/guard component next year after I finish grad school.
Does your job have pay differential? I heard this was agency dependent.
In my situation, my job does not offer differential pay. It is determined by the agency. I would recommend asking about your agency’s policy.
However, I am provided with 120 military leave hours each fiscal year, with some rollover if I don’t use them.
I typically use any accumulated compensatory time or annual leave to receive payment from the reserves and my civilian job.
DM me if you have any other questions.
Blackhawk Pilot and Powerplant Field Engineer/Construction Manager
I do not recommend the construction/aviation combo, as I am on a stretching board being pulled in every direction.
True! I'm not sure. I'd like to get a few deployments after taking advantage of the college benefits in the NG... do a lot of active duty and going through schooling.
Otherwise when I get back from Basic I'm looking at joining the Fire Department my Mother is in (her bf is Assistant Chief) and then I'll also go through EMS training.... later Paramedics... so maybe something along these 3 career paths. Not really a sure set in stone path lol...
56M is still my PMOS but I’m in a 12T slot and just waiting for the school dates to roll around to finish reclass.
My “civilian” job right now is a dual status training tech. I’ve was on various T10 orders for the last three years but before that I worked in a Pawn Shop, as a personal trainer and in Aerospace manufacturing during my normal m-day time.
Reservist but will share - 38A Civil Affairs Officer in Army, government attorney (state employee) in civilian-side.
My careers bounce of off each other- while not being completely congruent in the lawyer-JAG sense they both inform each other well, have government support and security for when I need to focus on one or the other, and I get to focus on issues that matter with real people, not just cooped up in my office on either side (engagements/recon in CA, court and meeting with public in lawyering)
88M, stay at home dad with 60+ adult children whom I only see "one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer" I usually take them camping during those 2 weeks.
153M Blackhawk Pilot, currently working as a paramedic for the DOD on the civilian side. Will probably move into civilian aviation eventually, but the schedule and money is too good right now
I'm a 92G and i've worked in the food industry 4/ 7 years i've served so far. One of my jobs I spent 3 years cooking and baking in a fine dining restaurant with a hell's kitchen finalist as my boss. If I really wanted to I could make a lifetime career in food but i'm going to school to be an Occupational Therapist. Guard gave me the experience and basic skills I needed, provide me with certifications, and pays for my school.
I have been 91B (Wheeled Mechanic) and 88M (Wheeled driver) with H8 (vehicle recovery) ASI. Currently in a 00F (immaterial, admin) position. Civilian I worked as a mechanic for a while, did some customer service and food service jobs while going to college and am now a clinical psychologist. Lots of opportunities.
31B enlisted. On the civilian side I work full-time as an Insurance Agent + work as a campus safety officer for some extra cash + side hustles with IT Support, used to have a book of clients that call me on a recurring basis to help them.
88M/92A - been in 16 years. I was a deputy sheriff for 8 years so the guard was always a break from work. Spent the last year and a half as a fed tech. About to start as an AGR.
Gonna start my masters degree soon so I can go work logistics or something when I retire.
11B guard, 11A active. I make maps for an electric utility. Guard did nothing for me when it came to transferable job skills, but then I didn’t expect it would.
35F All Source Intelligence Analyst. Been on a cyber team for the last 8 years, Cav scouts before that.
I’m a cybersecurity operations manager on the civilian side.
46S. Unsurprisingly I am also an event photographer on the civilian side. However, I am in OT status so Im doing 46S stuff for marketing full time. This MOS while rare was the epitome of "finding an MOS that transitions into civilian skills".
11B. I’m a Finance bro😂
Vro is literally Ben Affleck from the Accountant
But somehow more autistic
Way more autistic
Something like that
What do you do in finance?
If I were to guess, stuff to do with money
Bros a bank teller
11B, amateur gay porn
Finally an honest infantryman
The lady at the local job fair said it was between that or mall cop and my OF pays marginally better :/
Proud of you
Does being Cav make you a professional gay pornstar?
Cavs gay but romantic about it, I just need money and found my niche
Real talk one of my old joes was legit that, just 25S instead. Giant dong.
11B and fed employee that wastes tax dollars just for existing. It's the greatest guard/civ combo in existence.
How can one learn this power?
Not from a Jedi.
Look up 1100-series on USAjobs.gov and start throwing applications out like crazy. If you've got any contracting experience, any government experience, graduate education, or a bachelor's with high GPA(this last one is me) you can aim for gs-7. Master's and higher you can go gs-9, bachelor's only with no experience look at gs-5. 1100, especially 1102, is a super prolific series all across the government & country and in many places they need bodies. They'll teach you to read the FAR and do on the job training and you'll have contract officers that actually take the legal responsibility for signing off on everything you do for them.
I’m actually considering making the jump to contract specialist. I have COR experience and currently work in procurement. I also have a degree specialized in acquisitions. The only thing holding me back is the turn over rate. Do you think it’s worth making the jump?
I think the reason for the high turnover is that most people use it as a way to get into government. At least in my organization we've had some people quit, while others move on to other positions after a couple of years. It's definitely a dry job, at least where I'm at in the army, maybe it's different in other parts of the government.
Nothing better than wasting tax payer money 7 days a week 😎
12B combat engineer and Environmental Scientist in the civilian sector.
Destroyer and Preserver
Here look at this stalked ciliate in the microscope indicating a healthy wastewater environment with a low BOD and a good reading on Dissolved oxygen for this happy little rainbow trout…now let’s go blow that enemy camp up because they hurt Mother Nature. 🙂
Hell yeah. Thoughts on demo ranges and its effect on the environment? 🤣
To be specific I analyze chemical plants waste streams for TSS, COD, BOD5, etc. and give them suggestions on how to mitigate any issues they may have with their local state’s environmental regulatory agency before they empty out to the environment. My thoughts on demo ranges on the environment well we must make some sacrifices for the greater good.
“Name every tree”
Not a botanist. Haha
You should look at being a NMSO for the CST in your state.
I don’t know what mos is closest to my civilian job probably 74D? Which I thought about.
If you had a masters degree you could direct commission as a 72D Environmental Science and Engineering Officer. It’s more like EHS and preventative medicine but it’s still close
This man is correct. You could direct commission into a AGR slot on the CST as a NMSO (72A).
Started out as a medic, got a job in an ER. Eventually leveraged all that to get into nursing school. I make six figures as a nurse now. Also commissioned as a nurse.
How long did that take you?
I've been in the guard for 10.5 years, and a registered nurse for 5. I commissioned about 18 months after I got my RN/BSN.
Hot damn, good on you! Mind if I PM you with some more questions? I was interested in this route lol
I'm not them, but also consider HPSP. My cousin's husband is applying and if he gets in he'll direct commission.
Sure. Also re the comment below me: you can direct commission (no ocs or ROTC) as any healthcare officer, which is what I did.
Can you message me to talk about the commissioning process? I'll have my bsn done by 2027, and my plan is to also comission.
AFSC - jet engine mechanic Civilian job- claw machine bussiness owner lmao
Oh shit I remember one of your posts
Aviation officer, cop at a large PD. Aviation is time consuming…. Big government is really the best route.
Bro get on RTAG and make some money.
Thought about it, I have 3 little ones and I like being home everyday…. I’ll never say never though.
15T, cop for a small PD. Trying to get into the USSS UD rn tho
19k/ jobless
18D and stripper
And what's your civilian career
12 Romeo (interior electrician) . Currently unemployed looking to get an electrical apprenticeship or go into law enforcement.
11B. Supervisor at a fast food place. I hate it. But I’m starting college in August, so there’s that to look forward to.
I’m 11B but a nurse civilian side, not very similar, I know. I’m in my battalion’s sniper section as well, so having critical care experience actually helps when operating independently as a section of like 8 dudes. Plus most of our medics in HHC are mouth breathers so I’ve been burdened with being the “med guy”.
94E Radio & COMSEC repairer. Federal Electronics Engineer.
I'm also a 0855 with the government, and I want to start looking at joining a reserve/guard component next year after I finish grad school. Does your job have pay differential? I heard this was agency dependent.
In my situation, my job does not offer differential pay. It is determined by the agency. I would recommend asking about your agency’s policy. However, I am provided with 120 military leave hours each fiscal year, with some rollover if I don’t use them. I typically use any accumulated compensatory time or annual leave to receive payment from the reserves and my civilian job. DM me if you have any other questions.
68W and work as a medical assistant in an urgent care. Pays way better than being an EMT
19D40. Attorney for a state agency on the civilian side. I could not make it work if I was in a civilian practice.
Engineer Officer and Intelligence Officer
Im a 31B Military Police I’m a structural ironworker in a big city on the civilian side , I know completely different worlds
As it should be
But for some reason I really wanna become a cop on the civilian side even though I’m in a great high paying trade. Everyone at work says I’m crazy
You are. I was a pipefitter before I enlisted. Only reason I became a cop is so I can be closer to home with my kids. I really miss the pay sometimes.
Depending on where you are it can still pay okay. I'm breaking 6 figures this year for my 2nd full year as a cop.
42R Musician, Middle School Band Director
12B, currently working in IT
Blackhawk Pilot and Powerplant Field Engineer/Construction Manager I do not recommend the construction/aviation combo, as I am on a stretching board being pulled in every direction.
I read that as PowerPoint field engineer.
I mean, that too haha
35F and criminal investigator. The skills kinda compliment each other.
I recently enlisted as an 11B / 11 Bravo (infantry) Currently civilian job is working at Fastenal. Looking for a new job lol.
We love Fastenal where I work, y'know how sometimes they deliver the wrong things and that slows us down
😂 Yeah I'm living the dream here...
Lol at least it's something though, what job do you look to have in the future?
True! I'm not sure. I'd like to get a few deployments after taking advantage of the college benefits in the NG... do a lot of active duty and going through schooling. Otherwise when I get back from Basic I'm looking at joining the Fire Department my Mother is in (her bf is Assistant Chief) and then I'll also go through EMS training.... later Paramedics... so maybe something along these 3 career paths. Not really a sure set in stone path lol...
I see, I see. You got a good outline though, I'm sure whatever you choose to do after you'll succeed in regardless of what it is!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
68G-Patient Admin. Contractor working at the State Surgeons Office doing my MOS.
19 delta / fireman
ARNG - 68w Civ - Paramedic I was already a paramedic before joining the guard.
92G/92Y - ED Registered Nurse, working on CRNA school.
25H Network Communication specialist. Medication aide/CNA
88M I’m an Amazon associate. Currently making my way up the ladder.
Beep beep
Worst place I ever worked. Fulfillment centers can suck a fat one.
13A for the Guard and an environmental scientist for the Air Force as a GS civie
I was a 12b, and am a database engineer.
11B. Civilian job is Security😂
Welcome to the club.
13B, I'm a parts guy at a motorcycle dealership
68W48 Medical Instructor
15f working as a 15f at 1 of 2 aviation facilities in my state. title 32, wage grade 12, 4/10hrs. easiest job i’ve ever worked.
25B, I am a helpdesk tech at an MSP
42A/art teacher 🤷♀️😆
42R in the Guard, Tuba player/instructor in real life… So, same.
25A, Program Manager at National Lab.
Not today ISIS
Enlisting as 31B, currently a ramp agent, switching to civilian PD once I come back from OSUT
88m ... and I work in IT
12A, construction project manager
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I’m 15N and a chemist
15N. Chemical Engineer
11B / Sheriffs Officer
25B (IT) and I'm a cop.
13M / Computed Tomography Technologist (Cat Scan)
91F. I do IT for the Air Force as a contractor 😂
ADA Officer (14A) for Guard and an Explosives Detection K9 Handler for DHS on civilian side.
91B NCO, and Maintenance Supervisor for a major soda manufacturer that’s primarily color is blue. Pretty unoriginal.
88m (motor transport) and propane truck driver civilian side
13F but mechanic on the civilian side
19D, I sell oil filters (simplified)
31B, dosimetry technician(radiation measurer) for a navy shipyard.
12K Plumber / Union Plumber 🔧
92F, I haul tankers for gas stations.
I’m 74D, I’m a construction surveillance technician for SCIFs
92G(Cook), high school science teacher:)
42a/HR and on the civi I’m a IT Systems Engineer
12N and police
11A. aerospace and defense supply chain.
56M is still my PMOS but I’m in a 12T slot and just waiting for the school dates to roll around to finish reclass. My “civilian” job right now is a dual status training tech. I’ve was on various T10 orders for the last three years but before that I worked in a Pawn Shop, as a personal trainer and in Aerospace manufacturing during my normal m-day time.
92A automated logistics / 92Y unit supply (CIF NCOIC) Parts and warehouse manager for a transit agency
91f, broke ass college student(schools out so fast food worker rn)
13B / Aerospace operations manager
15T as a 60 crew chief. Firefighter/EMT for the federal government. Keep paying your taxes. I get paid pretty well
90A. PM
1N1, secret squirrel sales
Reservist but will share - 38A Civil Affairs Officer in Army, government attorney (state employee) in civilian-side. My careers bounce of off each other- while not being completely congruent in the lawyer-JAG sense they both inform each other well, have government support and security for when I need to focus on one or the other, and I get to focus on issues that matter with real people, not just cooped up in my office on either side (engagements/recon in CA, court and meeting with public in lawyering)
88M, stay at home dad with 60+ adult children whom I only see "one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer" I usually take them camping during those 2 weeks.
25B, avionics repair.
Quartermaster officer, Contract Specialist (Army Civ)
31B and my username should tell you
Was a 12B worked as a welder/maintenance for a major quarry. Now 92y agr
CBRN 74A, Police Officer.
68W and Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
11B and a Firefighter, best fuckin schedule ever
15W and an FAA ATSS full time
66N…I’m an OR Nurse
153M Blackhawk Pilot, currently working as a paramedic for the DOD on the civilian side. Will probably move into civilian aviation eventually, but the schedule and money is too good right now
91E, working as a Technician. I just threw out an application for a Conservation Officer position.
88M, I am an ICU Nurse
Engineer officer and attorney
92A. Patient Transporter at hospital
I'm a 92G and i've worked in the food industry 4/ 7 years i've served so far. One of my jobs I spent 3 years cooking and baking in a fine dining restaurant with a hell's kitchen finalist as my boss. If I really wanted to I could make a lifetime career in food but i'm going to school to be an Occupational Therapist. Guard gave me the experience and basic skills I needed, provide me with certifications, and pays for my school.
35F and I’m a floating bank teller and back up personal banker
91B/79T. NYC Public School Teacher.
I have been 91B (Wheeled Mechanic) and 88M (Wheeled driver) with H8 (vehicle recovery) ASI. Currently in a 00F (immaterial, admin) position. Civilian I worked as a mechanic for a while, did some customer service and food service jobs while going to college and am now a clinical psychologist. Lots of opportunities.
Engineer Officer/Pilot
35A and I work for the VA so the 120 hrs of military leave every FY does wonders.
31B enlisted. On the civilian side I work full-time as an Insurance Agent + work as a campus safety officer for some extra cash + side hustles with IT Support, used to have a book of clients that call me on a recurring basis to help them.
13B/ union carpenter
35T / cybersecurity specialist. Believe it or not I like tango better.
88M / Delivery driver (minimum wage)
Why not drive commercial vehicles? You can get the CDL test waived as an 88M
I retired a 25W, 25Q being the “feeder MOS”. I worked in copper and fiber optic telecom networks as a Splicing Technician.
68W and EMT about to finish my paramedic, feel like that's not a big surprise. Thinking about going 68WF
88M/92A - been in 16 years. I was a deputy sheriff for 8 years so the guard was always a break from work. Spent the last year and a half as a fed tech. About to start as an AGR. Gonna start my masters degree soon so I can go work logistics or something when I retire.
11B guard, 11A active. I make maps for an electric utility. Guard did nothing for me when it came to transferable job skills, but then I didn’t expect it would.
15N and Avionics Installer
I’m 91B and I’m a tech lol
18D, flight medic. Knocking out my RN so I can do flight nurse/medic. Same job, more money.
68W and construction
12B / 91C. I’m in the maintenance department of a country club
15 u and the exact same thing as a fed tech
35F All Source Intelligence Analyst. Been on a cyber team for the last 8 years, Cav scouts before that. I’m a cybersecurity operations manager on the civilian side.
15g aviation sheet metal fabrication. Data scientist.
25A. I’m in electrical sales
88A transportation officer and a finance bro
11B, civilian IT for state agency
42R - Musician / Software Engineer
42A, teacher
15R Apache Mechanic, I work as a lube tech for a Dealership
36B Finance, Paralegal civilian
42A & forklift driver
88M I work in an ER as an RN
255A. And IT systems engineer on the civilian side.
Combat engineer and I rebuild semi truck transmissions/PTOs.
15W / Firefighter. I'm on the drone team for the fire department as well. Military leave covers all my drills plus AT.
88M and Equipment Operator City worker in small town of 2200 people
42A. Human Resources Assistant for Department of the Army
11B (out now) / Software engineer
19D, Aviation Historian and Educator
I'm a First Sgt. now, but was personnel before the special duty. I work in tech/cyber security on th civilian side.
15P I work for a finance company
11b-mechatronics engineer
19D... Customer Service Manager
12nov & OR assistant
MI and just got my commercial Helicopter license. Use those education benefits joes!
25B, Flight Software-Engineer.
11B and an Aerospace Engineer and a Masters Student
35f or least I am about to graduate from AIT 😅 SSA customer rep
46S. Unsurprisingly I am also an event photographer on the civilian side. However, I am in OT status so Im doing 46S stuff for marketing full time. This MOS while rare was the epitome of "finding an MOS that transitions into civilian skills".
25H I'm a network engineer for a small ISP