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Show cws IFeantmires THE SAMPLER Friday, Dec. 18, 1981 D Getting a job at Dugway (part III) Veterans Readjustment Appointments offer advantages bvSSG Phil Hale lege courses or they may agree to participate in a formal program of job related training worked out in writing with the applicant, the. supervisor and the training branch of CPO. At the end of two years, the VRA becomes a car- In this third segment of our series on finding federal employment at Dugway we will discuss the Veterans Readjustment Appointment or VRA This special hiring authority was initiated eer conditional federal employee providing he meets all the stipulations and requirements of the job appointment. The two years already worked count toward this three year status so the appointee will be a career employee at the completion of hisher third year. VRAs are afforded all promotion opportunties federal offered to any other by Congress to offer special assistance and opportunities to Vietnam Era Veterans seeking employment with the Federal Government following their discharge. While some of the red tape has been cut and some of the rules have been relaxed to help the veterans get hired easier and faster, there are some non-tempora- limitations and conditions which need to be nets 3 Holiday Hours For Post Facilities Bowling Alley 3 Will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 23, 24 and.31. It will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Clothing Sales Store Open 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Christmas and New .Yean. ry employee. Two categories of positionspeople are not explained. The Civilian Personnel Offices Recruitment and Placement (CPO) (R&P) office is the organization Commissary available for VRA consideration; fund positions and people currently on active duty. If you feel you are qualified and want to apply for a VRA job, heres what you do: First, if you dont have one, go to the Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) on the second floor west of Building 5330 and pick up an SF (Standard Form) 171 from the envelope outside the R&P Office. Fill out the application accurately and com 1 that you are applypletely indicating in item for Veterans a Readjustment Appointment (or ing non-appropria- manages VRAs for Dugway. They are auth-- . orivd under this law to maintain an applicant supply file of veterans eligible for VRA positions, and art' delegated the authority to fill those positions which can lie filled through the program. The Dugway CPO has an objective of Riling 4 of all outside with VRAs. In jHTcent appointments the past they have exceeded this goal. The applicant supply file is not a register, and is not maintained as a register would be. Because of the special circumstances which we will explain, the R&P office strongly suggests that prospective YRA's. also apply through Salt Lake Federal Job Information Centers registers in addition to. filing which VRA). Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27 and Jan. 1, 2. Closed for lunch 'and open . for dinner only cm Dec. 28, 29 and 30. Open 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31st. Band and dancing from 8 p.m. - I a.m. Special breakfast at 11:30 p.m. Will resume regular hours Jan. 4. Commanders New Yean Reception Jan. 4 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Community Club Annex Closed Dec. 13 - Jan. 7. Community Services i Once you have completed the SF 171, get it and a copy of your DD 214 to the R&P office, preferably by mail. When a potential VRA vacancy is identified, the R&P office will select VRA applicants at random and conduct an interest and availability interview with them as an initial screening step.' R&P will call YOU, so you must have the patience to wait for their call. The CPO suggests that if you are looking for a federal job, its best to check with the Salt Lake Federal Job Information Center about getting on their registers to increase your opportunity to find the best position for you. The Centers number is Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 4. However, in cases of emergencies, (domestic violence, loneliness, depression, etc.), help is available by notifying the SDO at 3545. Craft Shop Will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, and Jan. 1 and 2. It will be open noon - 5 p.m. Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 3. It is also open Dec. 23 from 5-p.m. . 10 . 524-574- "Mv VRA job at the Optical Data Branch ot The last year and a half since my appointment, Materiel Test Directorate as a scientific and tech- this job has been a very rewarding learning expernical photographer has given me the opportunity ience for me, explains Sandy Barberro, GS4 reto combine my experience in photography and my ceptionist in the Health Clinics Out Patient formal education in data processing, states Perry Clinic. The amiable VRA holder is shown conferPederson shown operating a TELEREADEX Film ring with Dr. (CPT) Steven D. Kopitzki one of the staff physicians. Reader used in analyzing test film. Dental Clinic Jan. 4. Since VRAs are special they usually receive individual care and attention. Each is different and requires give and take from all parties involved in the hiring action. Because of the nature of VRAs they are processed differently and trying to explain the selection process in general terms would not be practical. VRA is a special benefit for the Vietnam Era veteran, one that more vets should take advantage of. It helps them get solid employment with a future in the federal service. 1 2V- - Jan. 3 normal houn by appointment. Dec. 24, 25, 31 and closed, except for emergencies. Dec. Health Clinic Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 open half day, 6:50 - 7:50 a.m. military sick call, 8 -11:30 a.m. scheduled patients. Emergencies only afternoons and on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Housing Office ' Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 3. 4-- Library ' Will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1, 2. It will be open from T - 6 p.m. on Dec. 27-3- 0. PRFCWF Turkey winners Post Exchange At yesterdays ceremony to light IOT&E team, Capt. Enzo Long of the Post Christmas tree. Post Com- the GLCM IOT&E team and SFC mander Col. George A. Carruth Gfrry Parks of IIIIC. Civilians who got the unexpected drew the' names of six lucky DugWay 'welcome gifts were Gail Day of whicheach of received a employees, Post Exchange, Joe Nadwomey i certificate good for a Christmas turof Tests Test Design and Materiel key from the Dugway Commissary, and Paul Silva of Division, Analysis the names of all Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Dec. 24, 31. and closed on Christmas and New Yean Day. Post Gym - Will close at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. It is also closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Dugway Technical Support Divison of MT. employees. Congratulations to all the winners. The three military winners were Capt, Aksel Aydoner of the GLCM taining Post Service Station . Open 9 a.m. til 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31, closed Christmas and New. Yean. Photos with Santa to he offered The D.H.JS. Junior Class is sponsoring an activity at the high school gym Saturday, where children may have a photo taken of them with Santa dans from 9-- 1 a.m., for a nominal fee of $2.00 per photo. Limit: three persons per photo. 5 X STILL IS SPENDING TOO SAY PINHtCk - MUCH TIME PLAYING THOSE VIDEO Commanders New Year Reception GAMES..." Colonel and Mn. George A. Carruth and Colonel and Mn. Thomas G. Bowen will host a New Year. Reception on Monday, Jan. 4 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Community Club. All employees and residents of Dugway Proving Ground are cordially invited to attend. Request that guests whose last names begin with A through K attend from 3:30 - 4:30 and L through Z from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Stuff Your . . i - ' , , vsftvV'.t.l . ' ' ; V - ir i. ' 'i . V ' ' A v s , ? Hundreds of Deseret Industries employees - some handicapped, some elderly - do their best work every day for you to have the best Deseret Industries affords you the chance to give our best this Christmas. You can stuff your in clothing, stockings with specials much and . toys, furniture. . more... at unbelievably low prices of to help keep you in the spirit Christmas giving. -- -- buy. Come in and see Our Best Work Is Your Best Buy Winter Coats Great savings for those, cold days ahead 12 Price Check our daily in-sto- re specials! Deseret Industries Thrift Store . ... Tooele 882-710- 0 56 N. Main Das Santa is coming to Dugway OFF . SALE REG. Sleepwear ..... 10.99 7.69 Robes .. ... ... .. 22.99 16.09 Coats ...... ..... 59.99 41 .89 Jr. & Misses Tops & BlOUSeS .13.99 Skirts ............. Flannel Shirts 19.99 9.79 13.89 7.99 "Free Parking in Rear o W. Valley. Magne 250-426- 2 3602 S. 72Q0 W. InduathM la a hlderallyPProved shaltarad workshop 5.59 33 NORTH MAIN . Store Hours 10-- 8 p.fn.' Mori.-Fr- i. ' . On 22 Dec. Santa will appear at the Day Care Center from 1030 1400, and again at 1600. Santa will also make his yearly scheduled stop at the elementary school at 1430. Parents wishing to have a sick or shut-i- n child visited by Santa may contact the Fire Prevention and Protection Division at 2515 and make the necessary arrangements. The time assigned for these visits has been set at between 1700 and 2000, 22 Dec. 1981. Childrens Christmas party changed Here are the changes to the Childrens Christmas party: no presents. There will be a film, a visit with Santa, coloring contest, and refreshments. It will be held Dec. 20, from 3 p.m. For further information contact Vera at 2278. 1-- . LDS Christmas musical to he presented The Dugway LDS Ward cordially invites the community to a. musion Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7:00 cal entitled, Christmas Is For Families p.m. in the Fries Park Chapel. . Live Nativity Scene On Dec. 23 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 24 from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m., the Youth of the Chapel will stage a live nativity scene in the stable on the Chapel lawn. Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service All are invited to attend this lovely Christmas service at the Post Chapel on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. A 4 |