Careers at Blount Island

Working in Civil Service

The federal government is the largest employer in the United States. Opportunities covering a variety of career fields, spanning a variety of skills and interests, can kick start a rewarding career in civil service. Job seekers can find an opportunity to shape America's future, including numerous high-demand positions, at USAJobs.gov. To find open positions associated with Marines in Jacksonville, search for "Blount Island" on USAJobs.gov.

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Direct Hire Authority: DHA is a hiring authority that the Office of Personnel Management and Congress grants to federal agencies for filling vacancies when critical hiring needs, or severe shortage of candidates exist. DHA enables hiring managers to hire any qualified applicant in an expedited manner.

Qualifications: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification standards. You must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per the standards and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. The emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Classification standards can be found at OPM.gov.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass a background check.

Evaluations: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications. Your submitted resume will be used to determine your eligibility for a potential interview.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume is legible and accurate. Human resources representatives will not modify documents submitted by any applicant. Resumes sent after an announcement's closing date cannot be considered.

Submitting Your Resume

It is highly recommended to use the USAjobs.gov resume builder as a tool for writing your resume. Omit personally identifiable information from your resume (i.e. SSN, date of birth, age, race, etc.). Send a copy of your transcripts, if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Please send your resume and applicable supporting documents to BlountIslandHiring@usmc.mil, unless otherwise noted in announcement.

Work Experience Requirements

• Employer’s name

• Employer’s address

• Your job title

• Start and end date with average hours per week you work or worked, for prior positions held

• ​Your duties, skills and accomplishments

Experience Recommendations

• Salary

• Salary currency

• Salary rate (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, annually, etc.)

• Whether or not we may contact your supervisor