USA Federal Government Jobs

Federal Government Jobs

• USAJOBS.gov: Official Federal Job Site
  USAJOBS is the official job site for the U.S. federal government, and is operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most federal civilian jobs—with the exception of jobs in thefederal judiciary—are posted on USAJOBS.
• Search for Jobs
  The federal government has thousands of job openings at any given time. Use Advanced Search to narrow your search by job title, agency, location, and other criteria.
• Apply for Jobs
  Each vacancy announcement has unique application requirements. If you've determined that you qualify for a position, review the "How to Apply" section of the job announcement. Some positions seek electronic applications while others accept applications by mail.
• Citizenship
  U.S. citizenship is required for most federal jobs. Some agencies hire non-citizens through special hiring procedures. Contact agencies directly to inquire about positions for non-citizens.
• Security Clearance
  Some jobs with the federal government require a security clearance; however, the government will not request or pay for a background investigation until you are offered a position that requires a clearance.
• FAQs, Tutorials, and Other Help
  Find answers to questions about the federal pay scale, the meaning of terms like "series," "grade," "status candidate," and more.

State Job Banks

• State Job Banks
  Search the state job banks on CareerOneStop, a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored site for job seekers.