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Steps to Apply

Review these helpful steps to apply. Remember, FEMA jobs require you to be a U.S. citizen and, for some positions, pass a full background investigation. See Tips & Guidelines about Federal Employment for useful links and general information about applying for Federal jobs.

 

Step 1: Find the Right Job For You

  • Discover which career is right for you.
  • Search current job openings on Find a Job or USAJOBS.gov.
  • Review each announcement for details about that job.
  • Determine if your interests and background make you a good candidate.

Step 2: Apply for the Job

Reservists, Student & Recent Graduate Programs and FEMA Corps have different application processes. Please visit their pages, or the specific job announcement, to learn more.

Applying on USAJobs

  • Review the How to Apply to a FEMA Vacancy guide.
  • Create a USAJOBS.gov member account to post your resume, apply to jobs, and check on the status of your application(s).
  • Follow the instructions in the “How to Apply” section of each announcement (upper right tab).
  • Click “Apply Online” and choose the uploaded resume and supporting documents you want to submit with your application.
  • Identify Veterans’ Preference status, if applicable.
  • Answer any supplemental questions to complete the application process.
  • Once you submit supporting documents, review the application summary that displays.
  • After you finish, log back into USAJOBS.gov. Click “My Account” then “Application Status” to confirm that your application was received. It will say, “Application received” or “Resume received.”

Step 3: Interview for the Job

  • The best-qualified candidate applications are forwarded to the hiring official.
  • Some qualified applicants are chosen for an interview in person or by telephone.
  • Occasionally, a person is hired based solely on their application materials.
  • To ensure fair and equal treatment among applicants, selection procedures are subject to Federal Civil Service laws.

 

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Check the status of submitted job applications on USAJOBS.gov.
After you log in, click ‘Application Status.’

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