This Guide provides information, tools, and links that will help you complete your journey from your military career to a civilian position in the Federal Government.
Getting Started with USAJOBS
Most federal agencies use USAJOBS to host job openings and match qualified applicants to those jobs. USAJOBS serves as the central place to find opportunities in hundreds of federal agencies and organizations. View these videos to gain a better understand on how to apply for jobs and start building your federal resume.
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Education is a lifelong process. It can be challenging to identify good training programs, listed below is an overview of the opportunities, occupations, and skills needed in the Federal workforce.
Department of Veteran's Affairs
- Vet Success on Campus (external link)
- VA GI Bill Website (external link)
- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service (external link)
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Labor
Understanding how your Pay and Leave works is a necessity. The information presented here will assist you in understanding your Federal Pay and Leave status.
- General Schedule Classification & Pay
- Superior Qualifications & Special Needs Pay-Setting Authority
- Recruitment Incentives
- Relocation Incentives
- Five Days of Excused Absence for Employees Returning from Active Military Duty
- Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual for Non-Federal Work Experience & Experience in the Uniformed Service
- Military Leave
- Military Related Leave Issues
Here are some various sources that provide information for veterans and programs across the federal government. The materials provided will assist you in learning about several federal agencies, programs, and opportunities that will help you with your federal job search.
Office of Personnel Management
Department of Veterans' Affairs
- VA for Vets: Your Gateway to VA Careers (external link)
- Veterans' Service Locator (external link)
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service (external link)
- GI Bill (external link)
Department of Defense
Department of Labor
- Veterans Program Information (external link)
- O*Net OnLine (external link) (Occupational Information Network)
- Disability.gov (external link)
Department of Homeland Security
Many military spouses have diverse backgrounds and valuable skill sets needed for the federal workforce. There are several resources available for family members of veterans to help navigate the federal hiring process.