If you’re on the lookout for employment in the Federal Government, the Office of Personnel Management announces such openings online through its portal USAJOBS. By registering and creating a profile on this portal, you can check for regular updates on upcoming job openings and how you can apply for these designations. Here are some tips to help you find the job you seek as well as recent openings seen on USAJOBS.
Creating a Profile
The first step would be to create a profile on USAJOBS, which is the official website for Federal Government employment openings. All you need is an email address and the preferred language for communication; the three choices to choose from are English, Spanish, and French. Once you have made your profile, you can then search for keywords that pertain to your job title, department, agency, occupation. You can also mention your preferred city, state, and even zip code to filter results.
Types of Federal Employement
There are several unique categories of Federal Government employment opportunities to choose from, such as
Open to the public
Such federal employment opportunities is for US citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the country.
Federal employees
Jobs under this category are applicable to any former or current employees. These jobs include posts in Competitive and Expected Service branches.
Veterans
Those who have been honorably discharged from active military duty are eligible for a special veterans’ preference in some job hirings.
Military spouses
If your spouse is or was in the military, you may be eligible for a non-competitive hiring process in certain job hirings under the government.
National Guard & reserves
Current and prospective members of the National Guard can look for a job in the Federal Government through this category. National Guard & reserves jobs fall also under the category of Expected Services.
Students or recent graduates
Internships for current students and some job opportunities for recent graduates is possible under the Pathways student program.
Senior executives
These jobs are applicable to those who meet five Executive Core Qualifications: leading change, leading people, results driven, business acumen, building coalitions.
Individuals with disabilities
You can apply for any or jobs you may be eligible for, however some positions have a special hiring process for those with disabilities.
Family of overseas employees
Some hiring programs cater to the families of current federal employees or those in uniformed services who have worked overseas in the past or are currently working.
Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA
You may qualify for non-competitive eligibility if you have served in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA as a volunteer.
Special authorities
These jobs have some special hiring criteria apart from the ones mentioned above. Special authority is meant to help representation of the diverse community in the Federal Government.
Application Process
Once you create your profile, you can search for a job and review the job announcements made. Accordingly, you can then prepare your application on the website and submit it to the agency that posted the job. Once you have completed this submission process the agency then reviews your application. If eligible or selected, they will arrange an interview and give results depending on their timeline.
Fields of federal job opportunities
You can explore opportunities in various departments of the Federal Government. Some popular fields include Mathematics, Social Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, and Finance.
Job Openings
Here are some open positions that are currently waiting to be filled as per USAJOBS:
A dental Assistant needed by the Department of Health and Human Services. This job is a full time position, and the department is hiring for such designations in multiple locations.
A Social Worker position is open under the Department of Health and Human Services again. The South Dakota region of this department is open to hiring a candidate for this job.
There is a need for a Supervisory Physician (Clinical Director) by the Department of Health and Human Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota.
A chemist and an economist are needed by the Department of Air Force – Agency Wide. This position is open in multiple locations.
The Army Medical Command in Tacoma, Washington is in need of a Social Worker for Substance Abuse. This job is a full time position.
A registered nurse for COVID ICU and an Industrialist hygienist are needed by the Department of Veterans Affair in Nevada and Ohio, respectively. These jobs are both are full-time positions.
In Virginia, the Department of the Air Force is looking for a Child and Youth Program Assistant for a permanent, full time position.
You may go through the whole list and process on the official website and get a jump on some respectable and sought-after job opportunities.
