Volunteer to deploy as Civilian Expeditionary Workforce member

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  • By Francis Hoeflinger
  • U.S. Central Command
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  Use your experience and expertise to Support Department of Defense Operations Overseas by volunteering to deploy as a member of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce.

The U.S. Central Command CEW allows current DOD civilian employees to use their initiative, capabilities, experience, skill and knowledge in support of the DODin accomplishing its mission overseas.  Employees interested in applying their expertise in a challenging, austere and unique environment can volunteer for positions supporting the U.S. military in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility.  Deployable civilians are needed to fill critical vacancies in Afghanistan and other locations within the AOR. Volunteering to deploy provides an extraordinary opportunity to exercise your talents and expertise while directly supporting operations in support of our National Security objectives.

Traveling and living abroad

Currently, our priority deployment opportunities are in Afghanistan, although there may be limited positions available in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar. As a deployee, you will live and reside in a variety of U.S. or North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases with U.S. and partner nation military and government colleagues.  Locations vary in size and environment, and each position provides for a slightly unique experience for which you will be thoroughly trained and equipped to succeed.

Enhance your career while supporting national strategic objectives

Working in a deployed environment, while both mentally challenging and stimulating, may be arduous at times.  Operating in this kind of environment builds skills and character that greatly enhances your professional as well as personal development.  The CEW Program offers an unparalleled career enrichment opportunity that allows you to augment your resume and set yourself apart from your peers.

Having the ability to support your country's mission, and augment our military is a unique opportunity that will bring a sense of camaraderie and satisfaction of achievement that few civilians will ever experience.  We are rebuilding Nations and providing regional stability.  Opportunities exist across a multitude of disciplines to include accounting, auditing, engineering, logistics and transportation.  Seize the opportunity to advance the CENTCOM mission while enhancing your career experience.

Opportunities

Currently the US Central Command is looking for qualified permanent DoD employees in the following career fields: Electronic and Equipment Maintenance, General Business and Industry Series, Engineering and Architecture Series, Production Control Series, Food Services Series, Financial Administration and Program Series, Computer Engineering Series, General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Series (IG), General Attorneys, Auditing Series, Public Affairs Series, Transportation Operations Series, Management and Program Analysis Series, Operations Research Series, and International Relations Series.

Benefits

As a civilian deployee, you may be eligible for 35 percent differential pay for post differential; 35 percent differential pays for hazardous duty; as well as overtime compensation, in addition to your base salary.

Applying

Are you considering a civilian deployment experience? If so, your experience and knowledge are greatly needed!  CENTCOM will soon be advertising all our civilian detail opportunities on USA JOBs.  We also encourage current DoD employees to send their resume directly to CCJ3CEW@CENTCOM.MIL.

Department of the Army employees should submit the endorsement of their command leadership along with an application and their resume to the Assistant G-1 for Civilian Personnel CEW team.  Full details of the Army application process are available on the CPOL.Army.Mil CEW homepage at this URL:  http://cpol.army.mil/library/mobil/.

Department of the Air Force civilian employees who wish to support the CEW program must first fully coordinate an Air Force application before volunteering on the CEW website for deployment consideration.  Full details of the Air Force application process are available at this URL:  http://www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary/air-force-employees.html.