Below is an official statement from the office of Florida Congressman Greg Steube regarding a job opportunity for veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses.
SARASOTA, FL — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced his office is seeking Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses for a two-year paid position in his Sarasota District Office as part of the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The individual will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.
“I represent one of the largest veteran populations in the country. Providing top-notch constituent services to my fellow veterans is one of my office’s most important priorities,” said Rep. Steube. “That’s why I’m pleased to offer a new opportunity for a Veteran, Gold Star family member, or Active-Duty Spouse to join my office staff in Sarasota for a two-year paid position. This individual will understand the service and sacrifice associated with our military communities and will be instrumental in providing excellent constituent service to FL-17’s veterans.”
The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star Families and Active-Duty Spouses within member offices. The program is limited to Veterans, Gold Star Families and Active-Duty Spouses who meet all of the requirements.
Click the link to view the application:https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home/requisition/2330?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source[2]=USAJobs
Interested Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses may also go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program” for more information and how to apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
Veterans: To qualify, veterans must meet all the following requirements: Honorably discharged, Released from active duty within the last six years, pay grades at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2. Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6, O-4, or W-3 within 6-months of separation from active duty are eligible, granted they meet ALL other eligibility requirements. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.
Gold Star Families: A surviving child (including a stepchild), spouse, parent or sibling of: A person who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components and the National Guard), regardless of the duty status of the member while serving, unless such death was as a result of the willful misconduct of the member; OR A family member of veteran with an Honorable Discharge who died of a service connected disability (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) during the four-year period beginning on the date of the last discharge or release of the veteran from the Armed Forces.
Active-Duty Spouses: Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member. Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty. Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible.
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