Federal jobs by career field
Federal employment offers a wide range of opportunities across mission-driven career fields, from science and engineering to business, administration and the arts. As the largest employer in the United States, the federal government hires professionals with diverse skills and academic backgrounds to serve communities locally, nationally and globally. Whether you are exploring entry-level roles, internships or long-term career paths, understanding the job categories and associated agencies can help you target your search more effectively and find positions that align with your goals.
Career fields
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Administration & program management
Job Codes
- 0201: Human Resources Management
- 0301: Miscellaneous Admin. and Program
- 0340: Program Management
- 0318: Secretary
- 0343: Management and Program Analysis
- 0346: Logistics Management
- 1670: Equipment Services
Top Agencies
- Department of Justice
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of the Interior
- Department of the Treasury
- Environmental Protection Agency
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Biological & environmental science
Job Codes- 0028: Environmental Protection Specialist
- 0401: General Natural Resources Management
- 0404: Biological Science Technician
- 0457: Soil Conservation
- 0462: Forestry Technician
- 0482: Fish Biology
- 0486: Wildlife Biology
Top Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Justice
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Business & finance
Job Codes
- 0501: Financial Administration
- 0510: Accounting
- 0511: Auditing
- 0512: Internal Revenue Agency
- 0560: Budget Analysis
- 1101: General Business and Industry
- 1102: Contracting
Top Agencies
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of the Interior
- General Services Administration
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Creative arts
Job Codes
- 1001: General Arts and Information
- 1035: Public Affairs
- 1040: Language Specialist
- 1071: Audiovisual Production
- 1082: Writer/Editor
- 1083: Technical Writer/Editor
- 1084: Visual Information
Top Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Justice
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Education
Job Codes
- 1701: General Education and Training
- 1702: Educational and Training Technician
- 1710: Educational and Vocational Training
- 1712: Training Instruction
- 1715: Vocational Rehabilitation
- 1740: Educational Services
Top Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Justice
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Education
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Engineering
Job Codes
- 0801: General Engineering
- 0810: Civil Engineering
- 0830: Mechanical Engineering
- 0840: Nuclear Engineering
- 0855: Electronics Engineering
- 0854: Computer Engineering
- 0861: Aerospace Engineering
Top Agencies
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Energy
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Veterans Affairs
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Information technology & computer science
Job Codes
- 2210: Information Technology Management
- 2299: Information Technology Trainee
Top Agencies
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
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Intelligence
About Careers in Intelligence:
Top Agencies:
- U.S. Intelligence Community careers – FBI
- U.S. Intelligence Community careers - National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
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Legal
Attorney and Legal Adjacent Programs
- Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF): You have learned about the PMF in this program already, but as a reminder, the PMF is a flagship leadership development program for advanced degree graduates. This is an excellent opportunity to explore non-attorney jobs and those that use legal background in policy and management.
- Department of Justice: Attorney General’s Honors Program
- National Labor Relations Board: Honors Program
- Environmental Protection Agency: Internships and Fellowships for Law Students and Recent Graduates
- Government Accountability Office: The Legal Honors Program
- Department of State: Office of the Legal Adviser
Job Codes
- 0905: General Attorney
- 0950: Paralegal Specialist
- 0962: Contact Representative
- 0986: Legal Assistance
- 1222: Patent Attorney
Top Agencies
- Department of Justice
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Mathematics
Job Codes
- 1500: Mathematical Sciences
- 1501: General Mathematics and Statistics
- 1510: Actuarial Science
- 1515: Operations Research
- 1520: Mathematics
- 1529: Mathematical Statistics
- 1530: Statistics
- 1531: Statistical Assistant
- 1550: Computer Science
Top Agencies
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Transportation
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Justice
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Medical & public health
Job Codes
- 0601: General Health Science
- 0603: Physician’s Assistant
- 0610: Nurse
- 0633: Physical Therapist
- 0660: Pharmacist
Top Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Justice
- Department of Labor
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Physical sciences
Job Codes
- 0696: Consumer Safety Series
- 1301: General Physical Science
- 1313: Geophysics Series
- 1320: Chemistry Series
- 1397: Document Analysis Series
- 1910: Quality Assurance Series
Top Agencies
- Department of Commerce
- Department of the Interior
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Department of Energy
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Security & protection
Job Codes
- 1801: General Inspection, Investigation and Enforcement
- 1802: Compliance Investigation and Support
- 1811: Criminal Investigator
- 1895: Customs And Border Protection
- 1896: Border Patrol
Top Agencies
- Department of Justice
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Transportation
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Social sciences
Job Codes
- 0006: Correctional Institution Administration
- 0020: Community Planning
- 0101: Social Science
- 0130: Foreign Affairs
- 0131: International Relations
Top Agencies
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Justice
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of the Interior
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Transportation
Job Codes
- 2101: Transportation Specialist
- 2130: Traffic Management
- 2150: Transportation Operations
- 2152: Air Traffic Controller
- 2181: Aircraft Operation
Top Agencies
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- General Services Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
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Work abroad
Top Countries- Germany
- Japan
- Korea
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Bharain
- Spain
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
Top Agencies
- United States Agency for International Development
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of State
Foreign Service Programs