Competitive Service Jobs in Multiple Locations

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Local Hire (Administrative Assistant)

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hiring temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Austin and Houston, Texas. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens.

Administrative Support Assistant

Company: Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to conserve the environment and agricultural operations.

Computer Scientist - Field Ops

Company: Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The FBI's computer scientists work to prevent cyberattacks and protect national security by designing and testing tools and systems.

Program Manager (Front Line Manager)

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive payment, considering agency performance, individual performance, and available funding.

DIRECT HIRE - Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Operations)

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a rewarding career with opportunities for diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance. Benefits include weekends off, paid holidays, and health insurance. The FAA's mission is to provide the safest and most efficient aerospace system in the world.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The DCSAs Program Executive Office is looking for an Information Technology Specialist to provide support and guidance in various IT functions.

Public Notice for Airport Certification and Safety Inspector (Direct Hire)

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: May be filled in various FAA duty locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is being filled through direct hiring authority within the Office of Airports ARP.

Roads and Right-of-Way Specialist

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is for a Roads and RightofWay Specialist in two field offices in Oregon. There is one vacancy open at each location.

Outdoor Recreation Planner

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The National Park Service is offering a job opportunity for an Outdoor Recreation Planner with duty locations in various states. The position is open to the first 75 applicants or until a certain date.

CIVILIAN PAY CLERK (HELP DESK)

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

DFAS mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient exceptional quality pay and financial information. The duty station of these positions will be assigned at the time of a job offer and pay will be set in accordance with the duty station.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

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Field Supervisor

Company: Department of Commerce - U.S. Census Bureau

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This vacancy is for a Field Supervisor position assigned to the geography shown in this map. The position reports to the US Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office and requires travel throughout the local area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Competitive Service roles?
Junior Cloud Engineers earn $80,000–$110,000, mid‑level SREs range $110,000–$150,000, senior architects and lead incident responders command $150,000–$220,000+, with executive roles exceeding $250,000 depending on company size and region.
What skills and certifications are required in Competitive Service?
Core skills include Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD (GitLab, Spinnaker), observability (Prometheus, Grafana), and incident‑response platforms (PagerDuty, Opsgenie). Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified DevSecOps Professional, and ITIL Foundation are highly valued.
Is remote work available for Competitive Service positions?
Yes, most Competitive Service roles offer 100% remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies prioritize cloud‑first toolsets, which enable distributed teams to manage services from anywhere while maintaining strict security controls.
What career progression paths exist in Competitive Service?
Typical progression starts with Support Engineer → SRE → Cloud Architect → Incident Response Lead → Technical Program Manager or VP of Reliability. Continuous learning and cross‑functional experience accelerate movement into leadership and strategy roles.
What industry trends are shaping Competitive Service today?
Emerging trends include multi‑cloud orchestration, IaC automation, AI‑Ops for predictive incident mitigation, zero‑trust security architecture, and the integration of observability with machine‑learning analytics to reduce mean time to recovery.

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