Excepted Service Position Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Painter/Taper

Company: Pepper Construction

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks.

Showroom Sales Consultant

Company: Lightology LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Successful project completion track record, understanding of the design and/or specification process with the ability to demonstrate written, verbal, and design…

Retail Sales Consultant, MWT| AT&T Authorized Retailer -Hillside, IL

Company: Millennium Wireless Technology

Location: Hillside, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

_*Our stores have thousands of local residents coming in to check on their services, upgrade their cell phones, choose different packages, buy the latest new…

Sr. Graphic Designer, Interior Branding

Company: Stratus

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Participate in design reviews and contribute creative and technical insights. Graphic design experience, ideally in signage, large-format print, or…

Lead Custodian -First Shift Elementary Classification IV

Company: Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

$23.97 /hr for day shift custodian. F/T position includes medical, dental, life, eyemed, and time off.

Regional Marketing Specialist

Company: Polsinelli PC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective strategies. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Regional Marketing Manager and on the…

Service Plumber - NO ON CALL

Company: TR MILLER HEATING AND COOLING

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Run on average 4-5 residential service calls daily. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Weekend Woman Supervisor

Company: Life Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate basic machinery and tools. Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the…

Public Safety Officer II - Armed (Full Time, 3rd Shift)

Company: Advocate Aurora Health

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle. Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team…

Temporary Junior Production Designer

Company: HUB International

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Manage client assets and develop, organize and maintain client folders within a shared network. Confidently make design updates in Adobe InDesign files, keeping…

3 Axis CNC Mill Set up Machinist

Company: BETTS PRECISION INC

Location: Alsip, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Team members in this role are given the opportunity to work closely with engineering and manufacturing leadership to develop and refine programs for high-mix,…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for entry‑level, mid‑level, and senior Excepted Service positions?
Entry‑level: $55k‑$80k. Mid‑level: $80k‑$110k. Senior: $110k‑$150k, with top specialists reaching $170k+ depending on agency and technical specialty.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Excepted Service roles?
Strong programming in Python or R, SQL database management, GIS expertise with ArcGIS Pro, cloud skills in AWS or Azure, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or GIS Professional (GISP).
Are Excepted Service positions available for remote work?
Many agencies now offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements, especially for data‑centric roles. Agencies like NIH and NASA allow remote work for analytical positions, but security‑sensitive roles may require on‑site presence.
What career progression paths exist within Excepted Service positions?
Typical ladder moves from Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead → Manager → Director. Research tracks progress from Research Associate → Senior Scientist → Principal Scientist, with opportunities for cross‑agency transfers and leadership roles.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Excepted Service roles?
Growth in AI/ML, quantum computing, cyber resilience, and green‑energy research drives demand. Agencies are investing in data‑driven decision making and securing critical infrastructure, creating new roles in predictive analytics, cyber‑security, and sustainable technology.

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