Can Members of a Uniformed Service Hold Civilian Government Jobs?
Members of a Uniformed Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, etc.) on active duty may not receive pay from another Government position, except during terminal leave, or unless specifically authorized by law. [Refer to section 5534(a) of title 5, U.S.C.]. Enlisted personnel may be employed part-time during off-duty hours in Department of Defense nonappropriated fund activities. [Refer to DOD 1401.1-M, Personnel Policy Manual for Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.] Members of the Armed Forces Reserves and members of the National Guard may receive military pay and allowances in addition to pay from another Government position. [Refer to section 5534 of title 5, U.S.C.] * Note: With appropriate agency approval, Federal employees may work for the District of Columbia (DC) government. [Refer to section 22 of Public Law 93-198 and DC Law 2-139 as amended by DC Law 3- 109, which ended the U.S.C. and CFR prohibition.] Employment of Retirees (Dual Compensation Issues) RETIREES CAN WORK F
Members of a Uniformed Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, etc.) on active duty may not receive pay from another Government position, except during terminal leave, or unless specifically authorized by law. [Refer to section 5534(a) of title 5, U.S.C.]. Enlisted personnel may be employed part-time during off-duty hours in Department of Defense nonappropriated fund activities. [Refer to DOD 1401.1-M, Personnel Policy Manual for Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.] Members of the Armed Forces Reserves and members of the National Guard may receive military pay and allowances in addition to pay from another Government position. [Refer to section 5534 of title 5, U.S.C.] * Note: With appropriate agency approval, Federal employees may work for the District of Columbia (DC) government. [Refer to section 22 of Public Law 93-198 and DC Law 2-139 as amended by DC Law 3- 109, which ended the U.S.C. and CFR prohibition.] Employment of Retirees (Dual Compensation Issues) RETIREES CAN WORK F
