WEBVTT 00:02.599 --> 00:05.039 Hello , I'm Lieutenant General Anderson , 00:05.139 --> 00:07.306 Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and 00:07.306 --> 00:09.639 Marine Forces South and I'm John Pappas , 00:09.639 --> 00:11.810 a civilian manpower Officer , Marine 00:11.819 --> 00:14.460 Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South . 00:14.789 --> 00:17.011 All focused on ensuring the operational 00:17.020 --> 00:19.131 readiness and effectiveness of Marine 00:19.131 --> 00:21.298 Corps Reserve units located across the 00:21.299 --> 00:23.521 country and deployed around the world . 00:24.079 --> 00:25.801 Our federal government service 00:25.801 --> 00:27.746 employees play a vital role in our 00:27.746 --> 00:30.540 mission success with over 310 federal 00:30.549 --> 00:32.605 positions located at headquarters in 00:32.605 --> 00:34.659 New Orleans , Louisiana and cities 00:34.669 --> 00:36.836 throughout the United States . There's 00:36.836 --> 00:39.029 a place for you on our team , whether 00:39.040 --> 00:41.040 you're a veteran or someone who has 00:41.040 --> 00:42.818 never worn the uniform . We are 00:42.818 --> 00:44.596 constantly looking for talented 00:44.596 --> 00:47.279 individuals to join us at Marine Forces 00:47.290 --> 00:49.560 Reserve in Marine Forces South . This 00:49.569 --> 00:51.560 is more than just a job . It's an 00:51.569 --> 00:53.569 opportunity to continue serving our 00:53.569 --> 00:55.680 great nation while supporting marines 00:55.680 --> 00:57.736 and sailors across the country . For 00:57.736 --> 00:59.958 veterans . The sense of camaraderie and 00:59.958 --> 01:01.847 teamwork can continue in your new 01:01.847 --> 01:04.099 career at Marine Forces Reserve and 01:04.110 --> 01:06.110 Marine Forces South . You'll find a 01:06.110 --> 01:08.054 community of military and civilian 01:08.054 --> 01:10.277 professionals who share your dedication 01:10.277 --> 01:12.388 to the Corps and its values , whether 01:12.388 --> 01:14.721 you're supporting logistical operations , 01:14.721 --> 01:16.721 maintaining military facilities and 01:16.721 --> 01:18.888 installations , planning operations or 01:18.888 --> 01:20.832 performing critical administrative 01:20.832 --> 01:22.832 duties . Your work helps ensure the 01:22.832 --> 01:25.239 operational readiness of over 31,000 01:25.250 --> 01:29.089 Marines serving as a GS employee . Here 01:29.099 --> 01:31.210 means staying connected to the Marine 01:31.210 --> 01:33.266 Corps family and contributing to the 01:33.266 --> 01:35.377 operational readiness of our forces , 01:35.377 --> 01:37.266 ensure they're always prepared to 01:37.266 --> 01:39.432 respond when needed . You'll know that 01:39.432 --> 01:41.599 your work matters not just to the core 01:41.599 --> 01:43.766 but to the nation as a whole . And the 01:43.766 --> 01:46.010 tangible benefits are just as rewarding 01:46.419 --> 01:48.475 as a federal employee . You'll enjoy 01:48.475 --> 01:50.309 competitive pay based on the US 01:50.319 --> 01:52.250 government general schedule which 01:52.260 --> 01:54.319 adjusts annually to reflect cost of 01:54.330 --> 01:57.639 living and performance . You also have 01:57.650 --> 01:59.706 access to comprehensive health plans 01:59.709 --> 02:02.080 including medical , dental and vision 02:02.089 --> 02:04.540 coverage along with generous paid time 02:04.550 --> 02:07.459 off , annual leave , sick leave and 02:07.470 --> 02:09.960 federal holidays that increases as your 02:09.970 --> 02:12.500 career progresses , retirement benefits 02:12.509 --> 02:14.620 are robust with the federal employees 02:14.620 --> 02:17.130 retirement system , Social Security and 02:17.139 --> 02:19.229 the Thrift Savings plan which offers 02:19.240 --> 02:21.699 agency matching similar to a 401k . 02:22.089 --> 02:24.139 This ensures long term financial 02:24.149 --> 02:26.949 security for you and your family for 02:26.960 --> 02:29.182 veterans . We offer a hiring preference 02:29.182 --> 02:31.404 policy that gives special consideration 02:31.404 --> 02:33.649 to those who have served . We strongly 02:33.660 --> 02:35.549 encourage veterans , particularly 02:35.549 --> 02:37.509 marine corps veterans to apply and 02:37.520 --> 02:39.320 continue their service in a new 02:39.330 --> 02:42.179 capacity . Career advancement is a 02:42.190 --> 02:45.259 priority . In 2024 alone , we 02:45.270 --> 02:47.889 internally promoted 35 of our employees . 02:48.119 --> 02:50.175 So you'll have ample opportunity for 02:50.175 --> 02:52.479 professional development , training and 02:52.490 --> 02:54.490 promotion within the federal system 02:54.550 --> 02:56.606 allowing you to grow and take on new 02:56.606 --> 02:58.929 challenges to explore all our available 02:58.940 --> 03:01.080 positions . Visit our Marine Forces 03:01.089 --> 03:02.867 Reserve and Marine Forces South 03:02.867 --> 03:06.149 Facebook jobs page . Follow us on X or 03:06.160 --> 03:08.690 go to USA jobs.gov for the latest job 03:08.699 --> 03:10.921 openings . We look forward to welcoming 03:10.921 --> 03:11.509 you to our team .