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
- Base facilities or land management agency Current or former employees of a base management agency (opens in new window)
- Family of overseas employees The federal government offers several hiring programs for family members of federal employees or uniformed service members, who are working or have worked overseas. (opens in new window)
- Individuals with Disabilities If you're an individual with a disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority. (opens in new window)
- Military Spouses If you're a military spouse of an active duty service member or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died on active duty (opens in new window)
- Recent Graduates Those that have recently graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical program (opens in new window)
- National Guard & Reserves If you're a member of the National Guard, or are willing and able to join the National Guard, you may be eligible to apply for federal jobs located within a National Guard unit. (opens in new window)
- Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribe affiliation (opens in new window)
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Individuals that have served atleast 2 years with the Peace Corps and 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA (opens in new window)
- Senior Executives Individuals looking for executive level jobs and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) (opens in new window)
- Special Authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations (opens in new window)
