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3,075,797
Closed historical job records
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Mar 1, 2017
Historical records available through Aug 18, 2026
Occupational series
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Distinct historical occupation series
Unique duty locations
14,270
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Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Dec 13, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $134,435 - Per Year
Open / close
Dec 9, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024
Series
1109
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Springerville, Arizona, United States; Chino Valley, Arizona, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Taos, New Mexico, United States; Williams, Arizona, United States
Control number
822568300
Department of the Air Force
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Nov 26, 2024
Compensation
$86,962 - $134,435 - Per Year
Open / close
Nov 19, 2024 to Nov 26, 2024
Series
0801,1550,0855,0854
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
819735800
Farm Service Agency
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Nov 22, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $134,435 - Per Year
Open / close
Nov 8, 2024 to Nov 22, 2024
Series
1101
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States; Deming, New Mexico, United States; Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States; Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States; Roswell, New Mexico, United States; Socorro, New Mexico, United States; Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
818285000
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Nov 21, 2024
Compensation
$59,966 - $94,317 - Per Year
Open / close
Nov 7, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Series
0457
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Lovington, New Mexico, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Clovis, New Mexico, United States; Portales, New Mexico, United States
Control number
818094400
Bureau of Land Management
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Nov 12, 2024
Compensation
$17 - $23 - Per Hour
Open / close
Oct 21, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Series
2151
Location
Cedar City, Utah, United States; Ely, Nevada, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Craig, Colorado, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Shoshone, Idaho, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Elko, Nevada, United States; Vale, Oregon, United States; Cody, Wyoming, United States; Draper, Utah, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Richfield, Utah, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Medford, Oregon, United States; Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Lewistown, Montana, United States; Miles City, Montana, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Casper, Wyoming, United States; Hines, Oregon, United States
Control number
815030100
Compensation
$86,962 - $113,047 - Per Year
Open / close
Oct 28, 2024 to Nov 8, 2024
Series
0340
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Nevada City, California, United States; Kernville, California, United States; Canjilon, New Mexico, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Rapid River, Michigan, United States; Williams, Arizona, United States; Tusayan, Arizona, United States; Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Glenwood, New Mexico, United States; Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States; Reedsport, Oregon, United States
Control number
816141800
National Park Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Oct 25, 2024
Compensation
$19 - $31 - Per Hour
Open / close
Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 25, 2024
Series
0025
Location
Crow Agency, Montana, United States; Cibola County, New Mexico, United States; Jensen, Utah, United States; Shonto, Arizona, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States; Grants, New Mexico, United States; Devils Tower, Wyoming, United States; Watrous, New Mexico, United States; Montezuma Creek, Utah, United States; Lovell, Wyoming, United States; Capulin, New Mexico, United States; Del Rio, Texas, United States; Pecos, Texas, United States; Chinle, Arizona, United States; Fort Smith, Montana, United States; Brigham City, Utah, United States; Aztec, New Mexico, United States; Waco, Texas, United States; Nageezi, New Mexico, United States; Ganado, Texas, United States; Deer Lodge, Montana, United States; Blanding, Utah, United States; La Junta, Colorado, United States; Florissant, Colorado, United States; Hot Springs, New Mexico, United States; Mosca, Colorado, United States; Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States; Dinosaur, Colorado, United States; Torrey, Utah, United States; Moccasin, Arizona, United States; Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States; Fort Davis, Texas, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States
Control number
813054300
Bureau of Reclamation
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Oct 18, 2024
Compensation
$59,966 - $94,317 - Per Year
Open / close
Oct 4, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024
Series
0856
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
812181500
Bureau of Reclamation
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Oct 14, 2024
Compensation
$44,117 - $57,354 - Per Year
Open / close
Sep 26, 2024 to Oct 14, 2024
Series
0303
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
811656500
Compensation
$18 - $21 - Per Hour
Open / close
Oct 8, 2024 to Oct 13, 2024
Series
4749
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
813378400
Department of the Air Force
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Oct 11, 2024
Compensation
$86,962 - $134,435 - Per Year
Open / close
Sep 18, 2024 to Oct 11, 2024
Series
0855
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
810244400
Compensation
$17 - $20 - Per Hour
Open / close
Sep 19, 2024 to Oct 3, 2024
Series
4749
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
810529400
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$54,292 - $77,955 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Draper, Utah, United States; Richfield, Utah, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States; Montrose, Colorado, United States; Cody, Wyoming, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Salmon, Idaho, United States; Cleveland, Tennessee, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Pineville, Louisiana, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Rolla, Missouri, United States; Lufkin, Texas, United States; Moab, Utah, United States; Taos, New Mexico, United States; Winchester, Kentucky, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; Winnemucca, Nevada, United States; Ely, Nevada, United States; Gainesville, Georgia, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Springerville, Arizona, United States; McCall, Idaho, United States; Asheville, North Carolina, United States; Williams, Arizona, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Pueblo, Colorado, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States; Casper, Wyoming, United States; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States; Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Vernal, Utah, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States; New Ellenton, South Carolina, United States; Shoshone, Idaho, United States; Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States; Cadillac, Michigan, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Elko, Nevada, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Control number
806256600
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$54,292 - $77,955 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Porterville, California, United States; Lancaster, California, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Winslow, Arizona, United States; Redding, California, United States; La Grande, Oregon, United States; San Bernardino, California, United States; McCall, Idaho, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Grangeville, Idaho, United States; Fresno, California, United States; Chester, California, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Medford, Oregon, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Redmond, Oregon, United States; Hereford, Arizona, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Moses Lake, Washington, United States; Lake City, Florida, United States; Hurley, New Mexico, United States; Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Santa Maria, California, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
806253700
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$49,025 - $70,578 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Redding, California, United States; Santa Maria, California, United States; Chester, California, United States; Fresno, California, United States; Moses Lake, Washington, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Grangeville, Idaho, United States; La Grande, Oregon, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Winslow, Arizona, United States; Hereford, Arizona, United States; Medford, Oregon, United States; Lancaster, California, United States; Porterville, California, United States; Lake City, Florida, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Hurley, New Mexico, United States; San Bernardino, California, United States; Redmond, Oregon, United States; Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States; McCall, Idaho, United States; Ogden, Utah, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States
Control number
806252900
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$44,117 - $63,733 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States; Porterville, California, United States; Ogden, Utah, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Winslow, Arizona, United States; Grangeville, Idaho, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; La Grande, Oregon, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Lake City, Florida, United States; Redmond, Oregon, United States; Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States; Santa Maria, California, United States; Hurley, New Mexico, United States; San Bernardino, California, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Hereford, Arizona, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; McCall, Idaho, United States; Fresno, California, United States; Chester, California, United States; Lancaster, California, United States; Redding, California, United States; Moses Lake, Washington, United States; Medford, Oregon, United States
Control number
806252600
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$36,209 - $63,733 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Boise, Idaho, United States; Winnemucca, Nevada, United States; Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States; Everett, Washington, United States; Dillon, Montana, United States; Salmon, Idaho, United States; Elko, Nevada, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Pueblo, Colorado, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States; Hines, Oregon, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Redmond, Oregon, United States; Cadillac, Michigan, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States; Libby, Montana, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Asheville, North Carolina, United States; Hamilton, Montana, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Rolla, Missouri, United States; Anchorage, Alaska, United States; Campton, New Hampshire, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Lakeview, Oregon, United States; La Grande, Oregon, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Lufkin, Texas, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; New Ellenton, South Carolina, United States; Gainesville, Georgia, United States; Pineville, Louisiana, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Miles City, Montana, United States; Ketchikan, Alaska, United States; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States; Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Colville, Washington, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Cleveland, Tennessee, United States; South Weber, Utah, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States; Taos, New Mexico, United States; Montrose, Colorado, United States; John Day, Oregon, United States; Richfield, Utah, United States; Kalispell, Montana, United States; Springerville, Arizona, United States; Ely, Nevada, United States; Draper, Utah, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Winchester, Kentucky, United States; Springfield, Oregon, United States; Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States; East Wenatchee, Washington, United States; Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States; Murphysboro, Illinois, United States; Shoshone, Idaho, United States; Tell City, Indiana, United States; Medford, Oregon, United States; Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Williams, Arizona, United States; Cody, Wyoming, United States; Grangeville, Idaho, United States; Casper, Wyoming, United States; Vernal, Utah, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; McCall, Idaho, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Roseburg, Oregon, United States; Moab, Utah, United States
Control number
806114600
Forest Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 24, 2024
Compensation
$35,499 - $51,446 - Per Year
Open / close
Aug 23, 2024 to Sep 24, 2024
Series
0462
Location
Sugar Grove, Virginia, United States; Ava, Missouri, United States; Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; Shawnee, Colorado, United States; Douglas, Wyoming, United States; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States; Lander, Wyoming, United States; Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States; Durango, Colorado, United States; Aurora, Minnesota, United States; Canjilon, New Mexico, United States; Edgefield, South Carolina, United States; Payson, Arizona, United States; Ozark, Arkansas, United States; Ely, Minnesota, United States; Jessieville, Arkansas, United States; Heflin, Alabama, United States; Jemez Springs, New Mexico, United States; Talladega, Alabama, United States; Nemo, South Dakota, United States; Pueblo, Colorado, United States; Cherokee, North Carolina, United States; Ackerman, Mississippi, United States; Glide, Oregon, United States; Bloomfield, New Mexico, United States; Brent, Alabama, United States; Espanola, New Mexico, United States; Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Nampa, Idaho, United States; Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, United States; Safford, Arizona, United States; Vienna, Illinois, United States; Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States; Newcastle, Wyoming, United States; Bristol, Tennessee, United States; Augusta Springs, Virginia, United States; Collbran, Colorado, United States; Golden Pond, Kentucky, United States; Chadron, Nebraska, United States; Nelsonville, Ohio, United States; Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States; Whitley City, Kentucky, United States; Walker, Minnesota, United States; Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, United States; Wilmington, Illinois, United States; South Weber, Utah, United States; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Benton, Tennessee, United States; Forest, Mississippi, United States; Luna, New Mexico, United States; Wellston, Michigan, United States; Yachats, Oregon, United States; Magdalena, New Mexico, United States; Deer River, Minnesota, United States; Williams, Arizona, United States; Springerville, Arizona, United States; Edinburg, Virginia, United States; Florence, Wisconsin, United States; Buffalo Creek, Colorado, United States; Globe, Arizona, United States; Taos, New Mexico, United States; Chino Valley, Arizona, United States; Manchester Center, Vermont, United States; Brooklyn, Mississippi, United States; Franklin, North Carolina, United States; Watersmeet, Michigan, United States; Monte Vista, Colorado, United States; Boyce, Louisiana, United States; Lakeside, Arizona, United States; Overgaard, Arizona, United States; Eatonton, Georgia, United States; Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States; Blacksburg, Virginia, United States; Tusayan, Arizona, United States; Big Creek, Kentucky, United States; Rifle, Colorado, United States; Meadville, Mississippi, United States; Penasco, New Mexico, United States; Salem, Missouri, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Sundance, Wyoming, United States; Raco, Michigan, United States; Sedona, Arizona, United States; Moulton, Alabama, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States; Hill City, South Dakota, United States; Altoona, Florida, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; Washburn, Wisconsin, United States; Norton, Virginia, United States; Salida, Colorado, United States; Mio, Michigan, United States; Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States; Leesville, Louisiana, United States; Tell City, Indiana, United States; Broken Bow, Oklahoma, United States; Camp Verde, Arizona, United States; Cody, Wyoming, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Ovett, Mississippi, United States; Nederland, Colorado, United States; Chatsworth, Georgia, United States; Covington, Virginia, United States; Bedford, Indiana, United States; Tofte, Minnesota, United States; Spearfish, South Dakota, United States; Murphysboro, Illinois, United States; Quemado, New Mexico, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Rapid River, Michigan, United States; La Jara, Colorado, United States; Nebo, North Carolina, United States; Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States; Fredonia, Arizona, United States; Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States; Roosevelt, Arizona, United States; Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States; Hodgen, Oklahoma, United States; Lakemont, Georgia, United States; Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States; McHenry, Mississippi, United States; Mena, Arkansas, United States; El Rito, New Mexico, United States; Coyote, New Mexico, United States; White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States; Reserve, New Mexico, United States; Greeneville, Tennessee, United States; Baldwin, Michigan, United States; Park Falls, Wisconsin, United States; Saint Ignace, Michigan, United States; Grants, New Mexico, United States; Dolores, Colorado, United States; Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States; Provencal, Louisiana, United States; Mountainair, New Mexico, United States; Munising, Michigan, United States; Saratoga, Wyoming, United States; Nogales, Arizona, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Whitmire, South Carolina, United States; Bayfield, Colorado, United States; Campton, New Hampshire, United States; Olustee, Florida, United States; Tellico Plains, Tennessee, United States; Petersburg, West Virginia, United States; Clayton, New Mexico, United States; Pecos, New Mexico, United States; New Ellenton, South Carolina, United States; Greybull, Wyoming, United States; Tijeras, New Mexico, United States; Custer, South Dakota, United States; Bristol, Florida, United States; Potts Camp, Mississippi, United States; Sheridan, Wyoming, United States; Cassville, Missouri, United States; Hereford, Arizona, United States; Lake George, Colorado, United States; Warren, Pennsylvania, United States; Morehead, Kentucky, United States; Cuba, New Mexico, United States; Huger, South Carolina, United States; Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States; Yampa, Colorado, United States; Cheyenne, Oklahoma, United States; Walden, Colorado, United States; Eagle, Colorado, United States; Winnfield, Louisiana, United States; Laramie, Wyoming, United States; Saguache, Colorado, United States; Wise, Virginia, United States; Dubois, Wyoming, United States; Pedro, Ohio, United States; Bentley, Louisiana, United States; Glenwood, New Mexico, United States; Doniphan, Missouri, United States; Alpine, Arizona, United States; Douglas, Arizona, United States; Oscoda, Michigan, United States; Halsey, Nebraska, United States; Cook, Minnesota, United States; Laona, Wisconsin, United States; Questa, New Mexico, United States; Waldron, Arkansas, United States; Houston, Missouri, United States; Andalusia, Alabama, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Duncan, Arizona, United States; Silver Springs, Florida, United States; Unicoi, Tennessee, United States; Mount Ida, Arkansas, United States; Puxico, Missouri, United States; London, Kentucky, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Blairsville, Georgia, United States; Wall, South Dakota, United States; Buffalo, Wyoming, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Potosi, Missouri, United States; Silver City, New Mexico, United States; Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States; Moses Lake, Washington, United States; Buena Vista, Virginia, United States; Capitan, New Mexico, United States; Monument, Colorado, United States; Woodland Park, Colorado, United States; Canon City, Colorado, United States; Granby, Colorado, United States; Coeburn, Virginia, United States; Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States; Mayhill, New Mexico, United States; Hurley, New Mexico, United States; Frenchburg, Kentucky, United States; Murphy, North Carolina, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Curlew, Washington, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Tonto Basin, Arizona, United States; Mountain Rest, South Carolina, United States; Mimbres, New Mexico, United States; Fort Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Tres Piedras, New Mexico, United States; Sacramento, New Mexico, United States; Blackduck, Minnesota, United States; Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States; Silverthorne, Colorado, United States
Control number
806057900
Department of the Air Force
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 22, 2024
Compensation
$86,962 - $134,435 - Per Year
Open / close
Sep 3, 2024 to Sep 22, 2024
Series
0855
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Control number
807524800
National Park Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Sep 13, 2024
Compensation
$17 - $25 - Per Hour
Open / close
Sep 9, 2024 to Sep 13, 2024
Series
0503
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States; Florissant, Colorado, United States; Mosca, Colorado, United States; Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States; Hot Springs, New Mexico, United States; Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States; Torrey, Utah, United States; Brigham City, Utah, United States; Shonto, Arizona, United States; Camp Verde, Arizona, United States; Crow Agency, Montana, United States; Ganado, Arizona, United States; Capulin, New Mexico, United States; Jensen, Utah, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Devils Tower, Wyoming, United States; Chinle, Arizona, United States
Control number
807722300
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