Explore hiring paths

The federal government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society. Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility.

Base facilities or land management agency
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees
Current or former federal employees in the competitive or excepted services.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
National Guard & reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Open to the public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Recent graduates
Those who have recently graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical program.
Senior executives
Individuals looking for an executive level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Students
Current students in high school, college, trade school, graduate school or other qualifying educational institutions.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.