1. Joint Munitions Command’s (JMC’s) Outreach, Recruiting, and Workforce Opportunities
Ms. Mellissa K. Hearn, JMC Black/African American - Special Emphasis Program Manager
Mr. Cory J. Britt, JMC - Special Emphasis Program Committee Member and JMC Minority College Relations Program (MCRP) Member
HQ JMC Equal Employment Opportunity Office

2. Agenda About JMC Recruiting Programs Workforce Recruiting Program
Schedule A
Veterans Recruiting Program
Pathways Program
Minority College Relations Program (MCRP)
Benefits of Working at JMC
Questions

3. About JMC
Joint Munitions Command – Global business, one of the biggest logistics missions. JMC provides the conventional ammunition life-cycle functions of logistics sustainment, readiness and acquisition support for all U.S. military services, other government agencies, and allied nations as directed. JMC is the logistics integrator for life-cycle management of ammunition providing a global presence of technical support to frontline units.
Mission: To provide the Army and Joint Forces with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the right place and time to sustain global operations.
Vision: Providing Munitions for America's Warfighters through World-class Logistics.
Top Employed Career Majors
Business
Finance
Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Human Resources

4. Workforce Recruitment Program
Workforce Recruitment Program –The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. (Summer hires are paid internships). The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) manages the program.
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Eligibility: Individuals with a disability. Any Veteran with a disability.
Students: To be eligible for the WRP, candidates must be current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a disability, or have graduated within one year of the release of the database each December.
For the 2018 WRP release, interviews will be held in the fall of A candidate who graduated in April, 2016 or later would still be eligible to participate. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. WRP works directly with college coordinators (Disability/ Veteran/ Career Service Offices)
Schools/Colleges
College Disability Service Office, Career Services Coordinator and Veteran Service Office: If your school is interested in participating in the WRP please send an with your contact information to the WRP Coordinator at
Employers
The federal government can request to gain access to the WRP database to select summer hires and/or permanent hires.

5. Targeted Outreach and Recruitment: Schedule A
The Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A) is an exception to the traditional hiring process. Schedule A streamlines the hiring process for persons with disabilities and, in some instances, hiring officials may select solely from a list of qualified Schedule A applicants.
The Schedule A hiring authority simplifies the federal hiring process. Agencies can hire qualified Schedule A eligible applicants without posting or publicizing the job.
How to apply:
You can apply using Schedule A if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability. In order to be selected you will need to show that you meet the qualifications of the job (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Contact the Disability Program Manager /Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist in JMC or federal agency of your interest.
Note: Not all agencies have a Disability Program Manager (DPM) or Special Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC), so you may need to speak with the Human Resource (HR) Specialist identified on the vacancy announcement.
You can also apply on USAJOBS.com website ( be sure to follow application procedures in the job posting)
Must submit Proof of disability documentation from: your doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehab counselor, of any federal, state, DC or Us territory agency that issues disability benefits. (Documentation is only given to EEO and HR)
Schedule A can also be used to hire sign language interpreters, reader’s etc
Additional Info:
POC:
JMC EEO Office Or EEO office ( Disability Program Manager) at the federal agency you are interested in.

6. Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Veterans Recruitment Program – Designed for veterans
How to apply:
Additional Info:
Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA)-appoint Veterans without competition
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) - a competitive service appointing authority that can only be used when filling permanent, competitive service positions
30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed.
Disabled veterans eligible for training under the Veteran Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program may enroll for training or work experience at an agency under the terms of an agreement between the agency and VA. While enrolled in the VA program, the veteran is not a Federal employee. ( VA Non-Paid Work Experience Program ).
Though not specifically for veterans, the Schedule A authority for people with disabilities, 5 CFR (u), is an excepted authority that agencies can use to appoint eligible veterans who have a severe physical, psychological, or intellectual disability.
POC:
EEO Offices and/or HR Offices

7. Pathways Recruitment Program
The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.
3 Different Paths:
The Internship Program is for current students. If you’re a current student in high school, college, trade school or other qualifying educational institution, you may be eligible. This program offers paid opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while completing your education.
The Recent Graduate Program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship.
You must apply within two years of getting your degree or certificate (veterans have up to six years to apply due to their military service obligation).
The Advanced Degree Program is for recent graduates with an advanced degree—either a professional or graduate degree such as a master’s, Ph.D. or J.D. You may be eligible if you:
Have completed an advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution or program within the past two years.
Are a current graduate student and will complete all of your degree requirements (including dissertations) by the PMF application deadline.
How to apply:
Search Internship jobs; Search Recent Graduates,
Pathways FAQs:
Federal Occupations by College Major:

8. U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Minority College Relations Program (MCRP)
Overview

9. Mission & Vision
Mission: to identify and develop collaborative programs within ASC and JMC and their installations that will strengthen minority colleges’ and institutions’ viability to participate in federal programs and enhance the commands’ future readiness by partnering with these institutions.
Vision: to expand mutually beneficial partnering opportunities between the U.S. Army and educational minority institutions.

10. Program Overview
Program Authority: Executive Orders 13171, 13532, 13555,13583,13592
Since 1996, cultivated relationships between the JMC and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges have resulted in a strong internship program.
Prepared numerous college students for future career success by offering valuable work experience and opportunities to excel.
Expanded awareness of opportunities in government to students and faculty

11. Program Impact
Students demonstrate their technical skills by completing work projects to support the Army’s mission
Managers are able to assess the competence of students beyond a resume
Students represent diverse ethnic, educational, and geographic backgrounds
Students often express a desire to continue employment with government
Their unique experiences strengthen the workforce

12. Winter Internship

13. Benefits of Working at JMC
Flexible Work Schedules
Regular Day Off (per pay period)
4- 10’s (weekly at Installations only)
Paid Holidays
Health and Life Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan
Similar to 401K with Agency matching
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Work-Out-At Work
One-time participation at HQ (6 months)
Most facilities have workout Gym
Federal Spending Account
Health Care FSA
Limited Expense Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
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Achieving Maximum Professional Employee Development (AMPED)

14. Questions JMC Booth Tammy Lowery-EEO Officer & DPM : Tooele Army Depot
Kimberly Connelly-Hispanic Employment Program Manager/SEPM-JMC
Mellissa Hearn-Black Employment Program Manager/SEPM-JMC
Cory Britt-MCRP/SEPM Committee Member-JMC