Government Jobs: Search Federal Job Openings Nationwide

Filter the listings by state to see federal jobs near you, or open a state page under federal government jobs by state below. Each job's location line shows the duty station, and some postings list several locations.

Remote federal jobs list their location as Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) on USAJOBS. A telework-eligible job is different: USAJOBS says it is not a remote position, and you still report to an office on a schedule the agency sets.

USAJOBS says you can qualify for jobs at the GS-2 level with a high school diploma, and for most clerical and assistant positions with as little as three months of general work experience. Check the qualifications section of each announcement for the grade you apply to.

Each state page lists the federal jobs located in that state, with links to the state's own portal for state government jobs. Pick a state below.

Use the closing soon filter to see which federal jobs near you close first. Agencies review applications after an announcement closes, and some announcements close once a set number of applications arrives, so apply well before the listed date.

USAJOBS says some federal jobs require no experience, while others require years of specialized experience. Read the qualifications section of each announcement, and look for jobs open to the public at the lowest grades.

Many federal jobs do not require a college degree. USAJOBS says that, except for certain professional and scientific positions, you can qualify based on job-related work experience.

Federal jobs without a college degree requirement include many clerical, technician, trades, law enforcement and administrative roles. The announcement's qualifications section says whether education, experience or a mix is accepted.

Federal agencies hire registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners for hospitals, clinics and health programs. Nurses need an active licence, and each announcement lists the grade and any specialty experience required.

Federal IT jobs include IT specialists, cybersecurity, software, networks and data roles. Some require a security clearance, which the announcement states, and the clearance investigation starts after you accept a tentative offer.

Veterans' preference gives eligible veterans preference in federal hiring for most executive branch jobs. It generally goes to veterans who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, depending on their dates of service, campaign badges, a Purple Heart or a service-connected disability.

• 5-point preference covers veterans whose active duty falls in qualifying periods.
• 10-point preference covers veterans with a service-connected disability or a Purple Heart.
• Claim preference on your application or resume and include the proof the announcement asks for, such as a DD-214 or a VA letter.
• Special hiring authorities such as VRA and VEOA give some veterans extra routes into federal jobs.

The benefits of federal government jobs include health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and retirement through the Federal Employees Retirement System. FERS has three parts: a basic benefit annuity, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan. OPM says your agency puts 1% of your basic pay into your Thrift Savings Plan account each pay period, matches the first 3% you save dollar for dollar and the next 2% at 50 cents on the dollar.