Federal Employment Opportunities
Opportunities for employment with the U.S. Government are available in all parts of the
nation as well as overseas. Here are some ways to find out about different types of federal
job listings.
Government jobs near you: Openings may be available at the installation from which
you are separating. You can find out about these from your local civilian personnel
office.
Opportunities overseas: To assist you in finding out about federal job
opportunities elsewhere in the world, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) maintains federal
job information/testing offices in each state. A listing of these offices is located on the
Transition Bulletin Board (
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ot/
); look for it in "Other Employment Sources" under the "Employment" menu.
Federal Employment Opportunities: You can view federal employment opportunities on
the Internet at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. You can also: Call OPM at
912-757-3000. Or call the OPM Computer Bulletin Board at 912-757-3100.
Unique positions: OPM maintains an automated job referral system for hard-to-fill
jobs. This system, to be expanded in the future, presently focuses on those positions
requiring special skills. Applicants may register directly with the OPM computer center in
Macon, Georgia.
Write to:
Office of Personnel Management
Staffing Service Center
Macon, Georgia 31297
Working for the DOD
The Department of Defense (DoD) welcomes veterans to join the DoD civilian
workforce and continue serving the Defense mission! The DoD is the nation's number one
employer of veterans, offering nearly 700 challenging occupations.
As a DoD civilian, you can serve with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or any one of the
many other Defense agencies. Career opportunities exist in research laboratories,
manufacturing facilities, office complexes, hospitals, military bases, and schools in almost every
major population center in the United States and in numerous countries throughout the world.
The Department offers preference in employment to eligible veterans, along with world-class
benefits, and many opportunities for personal and professional growth, travel, and
advancement.
You have served our nation with honor and distinction. Now, the Department of Defense invites
you to become part of the Department's rich and proud tradition of civilian service.
goDefense.com
The Department of Defense (DoD) website,
www.goDefense.com, offers veteran job seekers assistance
with pursuing DoD civilian careers by providing online career opportunity information and
resources. In addition, Recruitment Assistance Division (RAD) career counselors are available
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST to provide assistance with completing required
forms and advisory guidance on how to respond to vacancy announcements.
For more information visit
www.goDefense.com or call toll-free: 1-888-DOD4USA
(1-888-363-4872); TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 703-696-5436 or send request by e-mail to
daao@cpms.osd.mil
Other Federal Employment Websites:
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Hot Tip: Applying for Federal Jobs
You apply for most federal jobs by preparing and submitting the documents requested in the
federal job announcement. If you have any questions, contact the civilian personnel office
and/or the point of contact listed on the job announcement. If you believe our veterans’
preference rights have been violated when applying for federal jobs, contact the
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service for assistance under the
Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. A complete list of VETS state directors is
available on the Internet at
http://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/contacts/main.htm.
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