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Intelligence Community Civilian Joint Duty Program
(DAMI-CP)
The Intelligence Community (IC) Civilian Joint
Duty Program is a Civilian personnel rotation system
akin to Joint Duty (JD) in the Military, and over the
past ten years, this program has provided thousands of
Intelligence professionals with the opportunity to
enrich their careers and skills by experiencing the IC
beyond their home organizations. This program
encourages and facilitates assignments and details of
personnel to national intelligence centers and between
elements of the IC.
In accordance with the Intelligence Community
Directive 660 (formerly 601), an IC Joint Duty
Rotation (JDR), formerly called Assignment (JDA) is
defined as: (a) the detail of IC Civilian personnel to a
position in another IC element or other relevant
organization that provides an IC Civilian JD
qualifying experience, or
(b) the assignment of IC Civilian personnel to an
approved internal position at the individual’s
employing element that provides an IC Civilian JD
qualifying experience for a period of at least 12
months and not more than 36 months.
A JDR provides a diverse work experience and
offers distinct career advantages for employees.
Careerists may apply for, and be selected for higher
graded assignments. However, it is not considered a
promotion, but, a developmental opportunity. A JDR
develops the future leadership of the IC by providing
employees with a broader understanding of IC
missions and functions. A JDR is also essential in
preparing employees for Senior Civilian leader roles
in the IC. JDR participants and the people they lead
understand the scope and complexity of the IC
“enterprise” and are able to effectively integrate and
engage the IC’s vast resources in support of our
national security mission. (NOTE: Joint Duty
certification is required for all Senior Civilian
positions that report directly to the Head of an IC
element.)
Employees within the IC are eligible to apply for a
JDR at the GG-11 level and above (as of 31 Jan 2013).
Employees at lower grades may apply for a JDR;
however, in accordance with the current guidance and
DNI memo, the position must be GG-11 or above to
receive JD credit.
Candidates serving in overseas assignments must
complete and fulfill their assignment overseas before
being eligible to apply for JDR assignments within
CONUS; as well as comply with all overseas policies
and transportation agreements. However, overseas
candidates may participate in a JDR SWAP within
their geographical location with other overseas IC
agencies serving in the same location, as long as there
is no conflict with other Army policies. You should
have at least 3-6 months remaining on the current
assignment “upon completion” of the JDR.
To find out more about the Joint Duty Program,
please contact the Army Joint Duty Program Manager:
Marcus Franklin
(703) 695-1047 (com) or 984-8354(s)
Marcus.g.franklin.civ@army.mil (NIPR) or Marcus.g.franklin.civ@army.ic.gov (JWICS)
You can also visit
the Joint Duty website on JWICS at https://
jointduty.dni.ic.gov/ or on NIPR at https://
www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty/vacancies
(using a .gov or .mil email address).
How to Apply for Joint Duty
1. Log on to the JD websites on either NIPR or JWICS. The
links are below. (Click: Vacancies Tab) (PKI Certificates
required to access JWICS. See IT Department for
assistance.)
a. JD (NIPR): https://www.dni.gov/index.php/
careers/joint-duty/vacancies
b. JD (JWICS): https://jointduty.dni.ic.gov/
2. Select a JD Vacancy Announcement.
3. Follow the steps required on the vacancy (and submit
your JD packet through your Agency JD POC to the
HQDA, JD Program Office when submitting a hard copy
JD application.
4. IAW ICD 660 (JD Policy), all JD applications require an
endorsement (memo) from the command authorizing and
endorsing the release of an employee (the memo must be
signed by the supervisor and second level supervisor, as a
minimum.
5. An employee is not eligible to apply for a JD unless both
supervisors agree to release the employee.
6. The Employing Element JDPM formally accepts the JD
on behalf of the employee in the Joint Duty Application
Tool (JDAT). Afterwards, the Gaining Element JDPM
initiates the formal MOU in the JDAT. Throughout the
MOU vetting process, agency JDPMs (with supervisors
input) at both the gaining and employing agencies, are
negotiating the pieces of the MOU, until agreed upon.
JDPMs must ensure the MOU is accurately completed
(the POC, Financial, and Performance Management
Sections, including the IRS 7600a/b Budget Forms, and
any MIPRs to ensure salary/locality benefits are properly
transferred).
7. Employees will only be released from Army Commands
to perform a JD, after the MOU has been signed and
agreed upon by all parties, to include, the employee’s
signature in JDAT only.
8. The Command Releasing Official for MOUs is (usually
the Commander or his Designated Official) in the JDAT
only.
9. Agencies will coordinate with servicing HR Offices/
CPACs to ensure compliance with all personnel policies
and practices before employees are released on a JD (i.e.
SF 50 / travel pay).
10. Activity JDPMs will provide HQDA with copies of JD
MOUs created outside the JDAT (i.e. amendments).
11. Activity JDPMs are responsible for issuing JDA pins and
annotating personnel files within DCPDS upon successful
completion of a JD. An adjudicated JD Claim Form
signed by HQDA is the document(s) used to verify a
completed JDR.
12. Temporary Change of Stations (TCS) Orders are required
for travel between duty stations, subject to the Joint
Travel Regulation (JTR). JDPMs and/or CPMs must
contact the servicing Budget Office for assistance to
ensure compliance with the JTR as it pertains to TCS
Orders and its’ requirements.
13. The Joint Duty Assignment Tool (JDAT) is the primary
method to apply for a JDR. The tool is located and
available, “only” on JWICS. This is the preferred way to
apply for a JD (electronically). If you have access to
JWICS, apply for a JD through JDAT instead of a manual
(hard copy) submission.
14. JD SWAPS between agencies are always encouraged.
15. Overseas (OCONUS) employees must ensure that all
Foreign Service Tour (FST) requirements are met; and,
there are no violations of Army policy prior to applying
for and starting a JD (especially when travel is required.)
JD packets will be verified and vetted through local
OCONUS CPAC and Transportation Offices for Army
employees participating in the JD Program. (Benefits may
be impacted.)
16. REMEMBER: Employees will not be released from
Army Commands without an approved and signed MOU,
nor without TCS orders, (if applicable). An MOU must be
signed by both the Employing Agency, Gaining Agency,
and the employee. The Releasing Official from all Army
Commands is the Commander, or their Designated
Official.
ARMY REINTEGRATION PROCEDURES
Communication and early planning between an employee and supervisor is key to successful JD Reintegration. Army
Military Intelligence (MI) reintegrates employees upon completion of a JDR IAW the formal JD Memorandum of
Understanding/Agreement (MOU/MOA), (usually) ensuring that employee(s) resume their former position. Discussions
about follow-on assignments should begin no later than 120 days before the completion of the JDR to prevent any
surprises. Placement of JD employees into another equivalent position must be discussed with the JD candidate (prior to
his/her return. Supervisors must also consult with appropriate offices, (such as CPAC and Manpower) to ensure no
violations of Army policies. If placing employees in a new position, the new position must be comparable to the
previous position held (i.e., same grade). The employee should be included in discussions about a new follow-on
assignment. When considering placement opportunities, the employing element should also take into account the
employee’s new knowledge, skills, and experiences obtained while on JDR. Returning employees may also seek other
assignments or promotions by applying to vacancies on usajobs.gov.
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