When looking for employment, it makes sense to concentrate your efforts in areas that have the greatest opportunities. The federal government has approximately 30,000 openings right now that can be found on www.usajobs.opm.gov. There are opportunities for everyone from janitors to judges. If you are transitioning from the military it makes sense to check out the federal government and become a civil servant for your next career. There are opportunities for IT Specialists, Military Pay Specialists, Supply and Inventory Management Technicians and Managers, Human Resource Specialist, Instructors, Engineers, Nurses, Doctors, Attorney’s, and the list goes on.

Below I have listed the largest executive agencies in the federal government. Browse through these agencies and read about there mission and vision to determine if they might be a good fit for you. Then go to www.usajobs.opm.gov and type in the agency name or interest and search for vacancy announcements that fit your experience and skill level. With over 2.7 million federal civilian workers and an aging workforce that is predicted to turn over in the next five to ten years, you may just find your next career opportunity as a civil servant. The following are the largest executive federal agencies:

• Department of Defense
   

• Department of Veterans Affairs
   

• Department of Homeland Security
   

• Department of Justice
   

• Department of the Treasury
   

• Department of Agriculture
   

• Department of the Interior
   

• Department of Health & Human Svcs.
   

• Department of Transportation
   

• Department of Commerce
   

• Department of State
   

• Environmental Protection Agency
   

• Department of Labor
   

• Department of Energy
   

• Department of Housing & Urban Dev.
   

• Department of Education