Competitive Service Jobs in Multiple Locations

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Trial Attorney

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. Postal Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The US Postal Service is hiring a Special Assistant US Attorney to litigate mail theft and other complex cases.

Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is for an Afloat Recreation Specialist on board ships worldwide, responsible for planning and directing recreation programs for crew members and embarked personnel.

Civil Engineer

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The St Paul District is collecting applications for job vacancies through job fairs and email. For more information, please see the 'How to Apply' section.

Forestry Technician (Smokejumper) Direct Hire Authority

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for employees to work as career seasonal Smokejumpers Forestry Technicians in Boise Idaho andor Fairbanks Alaska. For information on Boise Smokejumpers visit their website or view this video.

IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Company: Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and provides instructions on how to apply. It also notes that notice of result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

Attorney (Honor Program) (APS-01)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. Postal Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The agency provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials, involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents, as well as presentation of cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.

Physician (Primary Care)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare Systems Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced Physician Primary Care to contribute to quality care standards and the growth of a VA academic hospital program.

Supervisory Computer Scientist (Cybersecurity)

Company: Department of the Interior - Geological Survey

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job posting provides general information about the Computer Scientists Cybersecurity1550 position, including salary range and governmentwide direct hire authority. It also includes a note about first-time hires to the Federal Government typically being hired at the Step 01.

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Company: Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Alaska is committed to providing quality service and meaningful opportunities to improve lives, families, and community safety.

Student Trainee (Premier College Program)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air Force Civilian Career Training

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Air Force Civilian Service is pleased to announce the Air Force Premier College Summer Intern Program for graduate students. The program offers a full-time paid summer internship lasting 10-12 weeks during the summer session prior to their second year of their graduate program.

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Youth Programs)

Company: Department of the Air Force - U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located at the Ramstein and Vogelweh School Age and Youth Programs. Pay will be set based on experience and education andor certification. The target level is $2046.

Smokejumper (Forestry Technician)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The BLM is hiring for wildland fire positions under the Direct Hiring Authority. Applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice.

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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