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Student Trainee (Biological Sciences & Natural Resources)

Company: Department of the Army - US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Student Intern Program provides an opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive payment for tuition and training, subject to availability and potential conversion into fulltime positions upon graduation.

Afloat Fitness Specialist (Fit Boss)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position of Afloat Fitness Specialist is to plan and direct a fitness program for crew members on board US Navy ships.

Management and Program Analyst

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is in support of Facilities and Equipment Operations and Reimbursables. The incumbent performs a combination of routine and varying assignments and serves as the expert for fiscal tracking and accounting procedures.

Engineering Technician (Civil)

Company: Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The incumbent provides engineering assistance to apply and maintain conservation practices in their area of responsibility. There is one vacancy in either Salt Lake City or Richfield, Utah.

Management and Program Assistant

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job description is for a Management and Program Assistant in ATO Technical Operations. The role involves performing a combination of routine and multiple assignments in support of a professional technical or specialized occupation.

Loan Specialist (Commercial)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located within the Department of Commerce and is open to three vacancies in Seattle, St Petersburg, or Silver Spring.

Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer

Company: Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service state area or field office. The incumbent assists the area zone or similar engineer and is responsible for providing basic technical guidance and in the overall planning design installation and maintenance of the engineering phases of soil and water conservation practices.

Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture)

Company: Department of the Army - US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Student Intern Program provides an opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive payment for tuition and training, subject to availability and potential conversion into fulltime positions upon graduation.

Mediator

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

FMCS mediators are fulltime employees of the federal government, responsible for delivering mediation and conflict management services.

Civil Engineer

Company: Department of the Interior - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The positions are located in the Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Regions 1 and 2. There is one position in Green Tree, PA, and one position in Lexington, KY or Knoxville, TN.

Resource Conservationist (Area Biologist)

Company: Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture USDA Farm Production and Conservation FPAC Natural Resource Conservation Services NRCS State Area or Field Office. The incumbent provides technical guidance assistance and evaluation on matters related Farm Bill Programs and Conservation Program contracting and implementation.

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job announcement is for a position in the Info amp Technology Dir Office Corporate Systems Disbursing Systems Software Engineering Team 2 ZTEDB. It may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the IampT Directorate. Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl.

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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