DoN Civilian Human Resources Launch New Website

By George Markfelder, Communications Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Civilian Human Resources)

May 17, 2010 - WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (Civilian Human Resources) (DASN(CHR)) launched a new website May 17, http://www.donhr.navy.mil, providing Department of the Navy (DoN) civilian employees a comprehensive information and education tool.

"The Department of the Navy is a very complex organization employing in excess of 193,000 civilians who are located worldwide with foreign national employees in Europe and Asia," said Patricia Adams, DASN(CHR). "DoN civilians accomplish very diverse missions with careers ranging from weapons research to overseeing acquisitions and supporting the warfighter. This website will not only help DoN civilians stay better informed of employee benefits and career development opportunities, but it will also assist potential employees understand the careers DoN employment offers."

Civilian job opportunities are highlighted on the new site. The Department of the Navy Human Resource (HR) community filled in excess of 66,500 jobs last year, with 4,500 of those employees, being new to federal service.

The new website also provides one central location for DoN NSPS transition information, civilian employee benefits and monthly updates on civilian HR initiatives.