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The creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the

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How to Apply for Positions at DHS:

The Department of Homeland Security is committed to hiring the best and the brightest for this historic new Department.

Vacancies at DHS headquarters and component agencies are listed on the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS web site.  If you are interested in a position with any of our component agencies, you should submit an application using the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement.  If you do not have access to the internet, you can also access USAJOBS by calling (478) 757-3000 or TDD (478) 744-2299.

The United States Coast Guard is the lead agency for Maritime Homeland Security and as such is the primary guardian of America’s waterways and coastlines. Click here to read more about opportunities in the Coast Guard.

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Finding a job with the federal government can seem like “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” These answers to frequently asked questions about federal employment can help you solve the puzzle.

How do I find out what federal jobs are available?

The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is a good place to start. By law, all government agencies must post any vacancies open to outside applicants on their Web site.

Federal jobs span every possible area of interest, from forestry to law, at dozens of agencies, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the missions of agencies that interest you. For students, OPM has a list of sample jobs organized according to related college majors.

How do I apply?

Applicants usually must submit a resume, a description of relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, and any supporting information called for in the vacancy announcement.

The information currently on your resume may not be enough to satisfy government employers. OPM's “Applying for a Federal Job” booklet lists all the information an applicant needs to provide for federal employment. A resume containing all the required information is called a “federal resume” although there is no mandated form.

One way to make sure you've got all your bases covered is to print yourself an “Optional Application for Federal Employment” form that is the closest thing to a federal resume and can be used as part of your application for virtually any federal job.

What are KSA factors and what do I do with them?

Vacancy announcements list the specific knowledge, skills and abilities – known as KSA factors – an agency wants to see in a candidate. Applicants need to describe in writing how their experiences match the desired KSA factors. KSAs are very important to federal employers – how far you get in the application process will likely be determined by your ability to convincingly address these factors. Be sure to include as much information as you can that responds to each KSA factor, even if that information is already included on your federal resume.

Are there internships or other opportunities for students?

Federal agencies do offer internships, but the government doesn't list them in one place.

The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) provides students with part-time federal jobs during the school year or during the summer that do not have to be directly related to their major or career goals. The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) offers work experience directly related to a student's academic studies and requires commitments from the student, their school and the employing agency. Students may be eligible for permanent employment after completing their education and successfully meeting work requirements.

Is it possible to get a federal job without going through the usual hiring process?

Yes, there are three ways to do that:
  • The Federal Career Intern Program brings talented people into the government at the entry level for a two-year appointment. Eligibility depends on the needs of each individual agency, but these positions must include a training component. After two years, successful federal career interns can become regular civil service employees.
     
  • The Outstanding Scholar Program allows some federal agencies to make immediate employment offers for select entry-level positions in over 100 career fields to college graduates with a 3.5 GPA or better or who graduated in the top 10 percent of their class or major. Eligible candidates receive “Outstanding Scholar Designation.” Finding these jobs can be difficult. A good place to start is USAJOBS' entry-level professional listing. Type in “scholar” as a keyword and you'll be on your way.
     
  • The Presidential Management Intern Program is a two-year program open to all graduate students in their final year of study. Applicants must first be nominated by their school and then make it through the program's rigorous evaluation program. PMI positions are structured by each individual agency and differ widely. The PMI Program is designed to groom talented people for upper-level management positions in the federal government.

 
The Federal government is the nation's largest employer and offers unparalleled job security and opportunity. Click the links below to review some of the benefits of working for the federal government.