Finding Jobs

Explore job options in all agencies and the private sector. There are many ways to find out what jobs are available and which agencies and companies are hiring in any given occupation and in your area. Be creative and seek out all potential employers.

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• 140 federal agency recruitment sites - Including OPM's USA Jobs web site. Search for job announcements for your target position by occupational title or job series and review the required experience and/or education and special skills needed for the job.
• Federal Executive Board (FEB) - Contact for a list of agencies in your area.
• Qualification Standards - Review for any position of interest to determine if you have the work experience and/or education required for a targeted position. The Qualification standards can also be used to identify work experience and education that is needed for positions that you have targeted in your IDP.
• Skills Index - Cross references job titles and degrees to hiring agencies.
• http://searchfedjobs.com  - Search a comprehensive list of federal, state, and private sector jobs.
• Post Your Resume Online - Explore ALL options including the private sector.
• Environmental health and Safety Jobs - Safety and green jobs nationwide.
• Clearance Jobs Center - For feds with security clearances
• Overseas Jobs - Worldwide opportunities
• Law Enforcement Jobs - All agencies
• SES Jobs - Special qualifications and information

Educational Opportunities - Online degrees or certificates can lead to promotions and new opportunities

Skills Index

Appendix E of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs locates agencies that hire people with specific skills and educational backgrounds. The information in Appendix E is condensed from the Occupations of Federal White-Collar and Blue-Collar Workers report. This Appendix lists over 250 occupations by job series, lists the federal employers (agencies), and identifies the largest federal employer per occupation. You cal also explore opportunities in your agency through avenues such as:

• Merit Promotion Program Job Announcements
• Internal Placement Program
• Voluntary Transfers - Sometime called Employee Reassignment Requests (ERR)
• Hardship Transfers
• Details and Temporary Promotions, and
• Agency Career Development Programs

Post Your Resume Online

Explore and apply for job vacancies in the government and private sectors to increase your promotion potential. Consider submitting a resume online to locate viable job options in your area to compare salary, working conditions, and benefits. Many federal agencies invest considerable funds to train employees and this training along with your work experience may qualify you for many jobs in the private sector.

Post your resume online to discover local opportunities and compare them to your current government job. (Caution) Don't post your federal style resume online without removing all sensitive information such as your Social Security Number, etc.

The workbook will assist you with finding jobs with other agencies using various programs and unique resources such as:

• Recruiting web sites
• Direct Hire Authority
• Directories
• Books, Pamphlets, and Subscriptions
• Computer Software
• Internet Resources
• Transition Services

Search for Federal, State, and Private Sector Jobs at www.searchfedjobs.com