Civil Service Mariners

POSITIONS WITH RETENTION INCENTIVES

If you are permanently filling one of these positions and are not currently receiving a recruitment incentive you should receive the retention incentive, which is paid on a bi-weekly basis in your payroll. All retention incentives are 10%.

• DECK: First Officer, Boatswain Mate, Able Seaman
• COMMS: SCO, SCO-IAM, CRET, CRET-IAT, RET1, RET1-IAT
• ENGINE: First Assistant Engineer, Chief Electrician & Electrician, Electronics Technician, DMAC, UJE, Pumpman
• SUPPLY: Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Steward Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant Storekeeper

Please direct any questions regarding the recruitment incentive to msc_hr_persact@us.navy.mil

MERIT PROMOTIONS VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS/TRAINING

Virtual Merit Promotion Training Presentation Schedule

Please register/sign-in prior to start time as the training sessions will being promptly as noted below.

April 11th 11am (EST) - Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudu6hrz0jE9E8NRwP_7PH8h-cPNhpWxk7

May 14th 11am (EST) - Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcemurTgjG9dce12ZTqgNSrbwxhZ7aSdB

June 13th 11am (EST) - Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuCuqj8sH930bDEonr6SAQ2W6myOy19t

Please send ALL POA applications to MSC_POAinbox@us.navy.mil

Referral Bonus Program Launches

You can earn a $500 referral bonus for each qualified mariner you refer who MSC hires! Specific information is included here on qualified positions and additional details! Direct those to begin the application process at https://apply.sealiftcommand.com/

Closed for Training

The CIVMAR Support Center will be closed for training on Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST. Please feel free to leave a voicemail message or email civmar@sealiftcommand.com and we will follow up with you once training is complete.

Where to Send Your Promotion Opportunity Application

Please be sure to send your Promotion Opportunity Application to MSC_POAinbox@us.navy.mil. We are unable to receive emails sent to the previous group box.

LEAVE UPON TRANSFER

• Upon discharge from ship tour and before authorized leave expires, CIVMARs are to communicate with the CIVMAR Support Center (CSC) that will convey to respective Marine Placement Specialist (MPS) via email, facsimile, or telephone and submit a “Request for Leave or Approved Absence (OPM 71)” with medical documentation as apropos when additional vacation time or sick leave is desired.
• Upon discharge from ship tour and before returning for duty from vacation, CIVMARs are to communicate with the CSC that will convey to respective MPS via e-mail, facsimile, or telephone with regard to administrative requirements (i.e. medical surveillance programs, professional credentials, etc.) that need to be reviewed and accomplished.
• Report to CSU for duty on that Sunday (if residence is outside of 50 miles) or Monday (if residence is within 50 miles) with copies of all training certificates, passport, credentials, and etc. Note: If Monday is a holiday, then shift report for duty dates by one day.

DEATH OF A CIVMAR

To report the death of a CIVMAR please contact 1-877-562-7672. To contact a CIVMAR about the death of a family member please contact the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337 or call the CIVMAR Support Center.

Did You Know?

CIVMARS retiring from Critical / Hard to Fill positions may be eligible for rehire under the Reemployed Annuitant Program. This program allows a retiree the opportunity to continue to serve while drawing full annuity payments. There are some limitations to the program, such as:

• Annuitant appointment must advance the DONs critical mission needs
• Positions are typically temporary or term – and time limits may not be waived
• Annuitants with veterans preference may be appointed to a permanent appointment if reached through competitive examining procedures
• Applicants must qualify for and have held the grade or pay band of the position

Contact the CIVMAR Support Center at 1-800-793-5784 for more information.

Free Legal Consultation

Balancing the needs of your private life with your professional responsibilities is not always easy, and it can be particularly difficult when legal issues arise. Your DONCEAP program provides legal services that help you deal with a wide range of legal concerns. Receive one free 60-minute consultation per issue, per year on the phone or in-person with an attorney* who will listen to you and help you determine how to resolve the legal issue.