Apply for a GSA Job
1. Create a USAJOBS Account
Create a USAJOBS Account OR if you already have a USAJOBS account, sign into your account.
2. Find a Job Opening
View GSA jobs by going to USAJOBS. You can search from the main USAJOBS page, or use Advanced Search to search by keyword, occupational series or job category, location, and/or agency. See the USAJOBS Search Tutorials for details.
TIPS:
- The USAJOBS Search feature defaults to show only vacancies open to the public. If you are want to see all vacancy announcements, select the “Jobs for Federal Employees” option on the “Refine Your Results” sidebar.
- To receive automatic email notification when vacancies are posted, refer to the How to Save a Search.
3. Complete an Online Application
You’ve found the job you want to apply for and now it is time to apply. The online application process consists of three parts, which are outlined below.
TIP: Print out the job announcement for reference as you complete the application.
Steps | What To Do |
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Click Apply Online & Sign into USAJOBS |
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Complete Personal Information in GSAjobs |
If you’re new to GSAjobs, you’ll be asked to create a GSAjobs profile. If you’re already registered with GSAjobs, a “Welcome Back” message will appear. Click “Apply to this Vacancy” to begin the application process |
Answer Vacancy Specific Questions |
As part of the application, you’ll be asked a series of questions to assess your qualifications. Some of the questions may require a written response. If you are responding to essay-type questions, we highly recommend that you save your application and develop your written responses in a file on your computer. You can then return to your application before the deadline and copy and paste the prepared responses into each field. Think of these questions as a written interview that gives you a chance to describe your education, experience, and training as they relate to the job. |
Submit Supporting Documentation |
On the "Vacancy Documents" page, you will be asked to submit supporting documentation. Review the “Required Documents” section of the announcement to determine which documents apply to you. You have three options for submitting your documents:
NOTE: All application materials must be received by the closing date of the job announcement. |
Supply Demographic Information |
Respond to the question, “How did you learn about this position?” The responses to the rest of the questions on this page are populated with the demographic information you entered in USAJOBS. If you indicated in USAJOBS that you did not want to attach demographic information, the remainder of the question responses will be blank. If you wish to change your demographic responses, or want demographic information to be attached, you must make these changes in your USAJOBS account. Select “Next” to continue. |
Application Review and Submission |
During this final step, you can review your entire application prior to submission. You must click the 'Submit Application' button at the bottom of this final page to submit your application Confirmation Page: You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted successfully on this page. You have 3 options on this page:
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Making Changes to a Saved or Submitted Application |
Prior to the closing date of the job announcement, you can:
To do so, return to USAJOBS. Locate the vacancy, then click “Update Application.” |
Need Assistance
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If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline. |