Federal Jobs
For many military spouses, working for the federal government is a wonderful career decision that allows spouses to maintain and advance in their chosen fields without losing status or seniority when their service member relocates due to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
The government is the largest employer in the United States. According to the Department of Labor (DoL), the federal government (excluding the Postal Service) employs 1.8 million civilian employees. Job growth in the federal sector is expected to continue by the increased homeland security needs, job openings that arise with a new Presidential Administration, and the need to replace workers who retire or leave the federal government for other reasons. Competition can be fierce for many federal positions, especially during times of economic uncertainty, when workers seek the stability of federal employment. Learn some of Terms You Should Know for the federal hiring process.
Executive Order 13474
Starting September 11, 2009, federal agencies may hire military spouses for noncompetitive appointment in the civil service under three conditions:
- If the service member is transferred to a new location through a permanent change of station (PCS), not training
- A spouse of a 100% disabled service member injured while on active duty
- The unremarried widow or widower of a service member who dies while in active duty status (does not need to be combat related)
PCS eligible military spouses are eligible for noncompetitive appointment for a maximum of two (2) years from the date of the service member’s permanent change of station orders.
Spouses interested in employment opportunities under this authority should explore OPM’s USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. The military spouse noncompetitive appointment is not a hiring preference; agencies can use a noncompetitive hiring authority at their discretion. Executive Order 13474 regulations are available here.
Click here to find the steps you need to know for the federal hiring process.
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