Employment

The job market is fairly competitive, and unemployment is 6.8%. Among the most positions are management, professional and related occupations at 33%. Sales and office occupations are at 28% and service occupations, at 21%. About 60% of workers in Sierra Vista, Arizona, work for companies, 31% work for the government and 5% are self-employed. The most common jobs are office and administrative positions and wages range from $12-$15 per hour. Construction jobs are available on a seasonal basis.

Health care professionals and para-professionals are in high demand as well as electronics and computer engineers and intelligence professionals. Federal positions on-post and those in the local and county government are in high demand due to the national economic situation. Prospects for employment on the installation are not high at the present time; however, contract positions on- and off-post are more attainable. The average salary for jobs in Sierra Vista is $41,544; the median income of households in the area is $60,121.

Arizona at Work-Southeastern Arizona, located at 2600 E. Wilcox Dr. in Sierra Vista, has programs that provide support for job seekers. For more information, contact Arizona at Work at 520-458-9309.

Employment opportunities on the installation are available through the non-appropriated fund Human Resource Office. For more information, call 571-588-6783 or browse USAJOBS.

For job hunting purposes, be sure to hand carry all employment records and documents, resumes, SF 50, transcripts, certificates and licenses.

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is the first stop for transitioning personnel. TAP is Located at 908 Butler Rd. Bldg. 22420. The program has been developed to provide a comprehensive system to assist personnel leaving the Army with care and dignity while retaining quality. The program is designed to assist Service Members, civilians, and their family members.

TAP staff evaluates clients' needs and prepares individualized transition plans. A pre-separation packet contains guidebooks which impart valuable information on transition services and benefits.

The TAP Center is managed by the Transition Services Manager (TSM) and has contracted personnel providing counseling and guidance. This facility provides ongoing standardized job search skills training, individual assistance and counseling, workshops and seminars, and one-stop-job hunting activities. Individual counselors are available to provide personalized counseling as well as individual needs assessment. A reference library is available for use.

The TAP Center also has 2 Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services Advisors to support any questions or help with VA issues.

The TAP Center serves approximately 2,000 soldiers, civilians, and family members each year. The Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 and 12:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday and closed for lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 Daily. To contact their office please call 520-533-7314 or 520-533-5764.

MG James Ursano Scholarship Program and Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program applications are available on-line 1 Dec and are due the following March. Visit Army Emergency Relief located at the Soldier and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 50010 Smith Ave, for more details.

MyCAA

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

Spouses of active-duty Soldiers that voluntarily left a job due to a military transfer can apply for Unemployment Benefits. The decision to grant or deny is on a case by case basis by the State entity. For assistance to apply for unemployment in the State of Arizona call Arizona at Work, 520-458-9309 or visit the unemployment website.

The majority of jobs in the civilian sector are commission sales and entry-level service industry. Unemployment rate is 3.2%. Median household income is $60.121.