The Mil2Fed tool has been developed for the state of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR). Although this tool has been developed for the state of Maryland it can be used by anyone in any state. Since private sector jobs are categorized differently than federal jobs, military service members may have a difficult time knowing which federal job series might be comparable to their military experience. This tool solves that problem.

1. HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
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The Mil2Fed tool has been developed for the state of Maryland’s
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR).
Although this tool has been developed for the state of Maryland it
can be used by anyone in any state. Since private sector jobs
are categorized differently than federal jobs, military service
members may have a difficult time knowing which federal job
series might be comparable to their military experience. This tool
solves that problem.
HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Mil2Fed Background
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Transitioning service members, recently separated
veterans, and businesses can…
• Identify jobs that might be of interest given
similarities between the military and civilian jobs.
• Find out about job characteristics and strategies
for finding suitable jobs for veterans.
• Veterans can execute a search on Mil2Fed for
matched individualized job opportunities.
• Businesses can use this tool to help guide them in
understanding the similarities between military and
civilian jobs.
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Who is Mil2Fed jobs for?
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Existing crosswalks only show military jobs related
to civilian private sector jobs.
Military service members have a difficult time
knowing which occupational jobs might be
comparable to their military occupation.
It can be difficult to narrow down search to jobs
compatible with USAJOBs.
O*Net Online is another crosswalk tool that allows
search by military occupation or job title and crossreferences military occupational skills (MOS) to
civilian equivalents and vice versa.
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HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Why is the tool important
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5. ENLISTED
OFFICERS
ARMY
Military Occupation
Specialty (MOS)
Warrant Officer MOS
(WO MOS) Area of
Concentration
NAVY
Rating
Designator
AIR FORCE
Air Force specialty
Code
AFSC
MARINE CORP
Military Occupation
Specialty (MOS)
MOS
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SERVICE
HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Types of Military Occupations Analyzed
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Carpentry and Masonry Specialist - ARMY - S18
Builder - Navy - BU
Structural Journeyman - Air Force - 3E351
Operating Engineer - Marines -1371
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HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
An Example: Looking for a Construction laborer
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Help transitioning service members and recently
separated veterans in Maryland find suitable
employment.
Match qualified veterans with job openings.
This tool will be beneficial in helping veterans and
transitioning service members in translating
military skills, training, and education to civilian
and federal occupations.
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HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Primary Objective for MIL2FED
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HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
http://www.mil2fedjobs.com/
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Search by federal occupation series and find
related occupational civilian descriptions.
Review background information on military
occupations and considerations for assessing
qualifications.
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Civilian Hiring Managers can:
HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Mil2Fed Jobs
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Search by military occupation code to find related
occupation series.
Review background information on federal jobs
and how to translate military occupation training
and experience to federal and civilian jobs
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Service Members can:
HOW TO USE MILITARY TRANSLATOR TOOLS / STRATEGIES
Mil2Fed Jobs
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11. MARYLAND VETERANS FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT
DONNICE M. TURNER , ESQ.
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12. • Give credit for relevant military training,
education and experience;
DONNICE M. TURNER , ESQ.
The Maryland Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 is
designed to assist veterans, current service members and
military spouses obtain occupational and professional
licenses. It’s core features requires state agencies to
MARYLAND VETERANS FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT
Making Veterans a Priority
• Expedite licensing procedures for veterans, service
members and military spouses who are actively licensed
and relocate to Maryland
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14. Department of Veteran Affairs
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
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MARYLAND VETERANS FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT
Agency Coordination for Maryland
Veterans Full Employment Act
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15. Maryland’s Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Health
Occupations Boards provide expedited
review and issuance of credit for military
service toward all licenses and
certifications where applicable.
DONNICE M. TURNER , ESQ.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) has
two licensing divisions – Occupational and Professional Licensing
and Financial Regulation that expedite professional
licenses, registrations and certificates.
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Providing for our Veterans
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16. The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services, via the
State EMS Board, facilitates EMS licensure/certification of
returning service members.
DONNICE M. TURNER , ESQ.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission serves as the
official State Approving Agency for the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs and thus, approves and supervises postsecondary institutions that accept Veterans Education Benefits
for their students.
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Providing for our Veterans
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17. DONNICE M. TURNER , ESQ.
On July 17th, Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation's (DLLR) Division of Occupational and Professional
Licensing issued its first expedited license - a Master
Electrician's license - to a military spouse. The license was
issued within five business days.
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Veteran Success Story
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Partnership between businesses and Local Veteran Employment
Representative…
1. Provides the connection for qualified skilled veterans to enter
the workforce upon their transition from active duty to civilian
life.
2. Expedited licensing procedures benefits businesses as well
as veterans because of the fast turn-around.
3. Promotes On-the-Job Training (OJT) status as well as
internship status for hiring veterans.
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Summary
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