Archived announcements
3,083,704
Closed historical job records
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Archived announcements
3,083,704
Closed historical job records
Archive coverage
Mar 1, 2017
Historical records available through Aug 28, 2026
Occupational series
667
Distinct historical occupation series
Unique duty locations
14,271
Normalized places represented in the public rollup
Latest validated close date
Aug 28, 2026
Future scheduled close dates are not counted as historical
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Public Buildings Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 17, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $149,465 - Per Year
Open / close
Jun 11, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024
Series
1101
Location
Butte, Montana, United States; Huron, South Dakota, United States; Minot, North Dakota, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Great Falls, Montana, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States; Fargo, North Dakota, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Saint George, Utah, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Bozeman, Montana, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States; Casper, Wyoming, United States
Control number
795125900
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 17, 2024
Compensation
$59,966 - $91,582 - Per Year
Open / close
Mar 19, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024
Series
0020
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Trenton, New Jersey, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Control number
782239100
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 17, 2024
Compensation
$59,966 - $91,582 - Per Year
Open / close
Mar 19, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024
Series
0020
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Trenton, New Jersey, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Control number
782236400
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 14, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $184,725 - Per Year
Open / close
May 30, 2024 to Jun 14, 2024
Series
2101
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Control number
793369500
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 13, 2024
Compensation
$85,552 - $115,927 - Per Year
Open / close
May 30, 2024 to Jun 13, 2024
Series
0850
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Control number
793491800
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 5, 2024
Compensation
$49,025 - $77,955 - Per Year
Open / close
May 22, 2024 to Jun 5, 2024
Series
0901
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Control number
792387700
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 5, 2024
Compensation
$49,025 - $77,955 - Per Year
Open / close
May 22, 2024 to Jun 5, 2024
Series
0901
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Control number
792387300
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed Jun 3, 2024
Compensation
$49,025 - $90,647 - Per Year
Open / close
Dec 4, 2023 to Jun 3, 2024
Series
0301
Location
Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States
Control number
763526500
Social Security Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 31, 2024
Compensation
$39,576 - $63,733 - Per Year
Open / close
May 20, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Series
0105
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States; Butte, Montana, United States; Glasgow, Montana, United States; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States; Havre, Montana, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Jamestown, North Dakota, United States; Great Falls, Montana, United States; Provo, Utah, United States; Saint George, Utah, United States; Bozeman, Montana, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Ogden, Utah, United States; Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Huron, South Dakota, United States; Kalispell, Montana, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; South Jordan, Utah, United States; Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States; Watertown, South Dakota, United States; Yankton, South Dakota, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Minot, North Dakota, United States; Fargo, North Dakota, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Control number
792057300
Social Security Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 31, 2024
Compensation
$36,576 - $63,733 - Per Year
Open / close
May 20, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Series
0962
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States; Jamestown, North Dakota, United States; Fargo, North Dakota, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Butte, Montana, United States; Provo, Utah, United States; Minot, North Dakota, United States; Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Ogden, Utah, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Watertown, South Dakota, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Bozeman, Montana, United States; Cedar City, Utah, United States; Glasgow, Montana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Great Falls, Montana, United States; Saint George, Utah, United States; Yankton, South Dakota, United States; Havre, Montana, United States; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States; South Jordan, Utah, United States; Kalispell, Montana, United States; Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; Huron, South Dakota, United States; Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States
Control number
792030400
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 31, 2024
Compensation
$54,557 - $91,582 - Per Year
Open / close
Mar 8, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Series
0810
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Trenton, New Jersey, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States
Control number
780826800
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 31, 2024
Compensation
$54,557 - $91,582 - Per Year
Open / close
Mar 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Series
0810
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Trenton, New Jersey, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Control number
779428000
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 31, 2024
Compensation
$54,557 - $91,582 - Per Year
Open / close
Mar 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Series
0810
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Trenton, New Jersey, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Juneau, Alaska, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Montpelier, Vermont, United States; Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States
Control number
779426100
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 28, 2024
Compensation
$45 - $50 - Per Hour
Open / close
May 14, 2024 to May 28, 2024
Series
2810
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Control number
791163100
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 28, 2024
Compensation
$49,025 - $77,955 - Per Year
Open / close
May 14, 2024 to May 28, 2024
Series
0802
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Control number
791157800
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 28, 2024
Compensation
$72,553 - $113,047 - Per Year
Open / close
Apr 26, 2024 to May 28, 2024
Series
0810
Location
Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Control number
788648100
Public Buildings Service
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 24, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $149,465 - Per Year
Open / close
May 13, 2024 to May 24, 2024
Series
1101
Location
Butte, Montana, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States; Missoula, Montana, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Saint George, Utah, United States; Huron, South Dakota, United States; Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Rapid City, South Dakota, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Billings, Montana, United States; Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States; Casper, Wyoming, United States; Minot, North Dakota, United States; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States; Fargo, North Dakota, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Bozeman, Montana, United States; Great Falls, Montana, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States
Control number
790389800
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 21, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $153,354 - Per Year
Open / close
May 9, 2024 to May 21, 2024
Series
2125
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; East Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States
Control number
790724200
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 21, 2024
Compensation
$72,553 - $156,323 - Per Year
Open / close
May 8, 2024 to May 21, 2024
Series
1109
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Control number
790325100
Federal Highway Administration
Historical / Closed Job Announcement - closed May 21, 2024
Compensation
$103,409 - $184,725 - Per Year
Open / close
May 8, 2024 to May 21, 2024
Series
1109
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Boise, Idaho, United States; Carson City, Nevada, United States; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Frankfort, Kentucky, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States; San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States; Jefferson City, Missouri, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Augusta, Maine, United States; Helena, Montana, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Bismarck, North Dakota, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Lakewood, Colorado, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Lansing, Michigan, United States; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Ashburn, Virginia, United States; Pierre, South Dakota, United States; Charleston, West Virginia, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States; Montgomery, Alabama, United States; Springfield, Illinois, United States; Concord, New Hampshire, United States; Jackson, Mississippi, United States; Dover, Delaware, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Topeka, Kansas, United States; Salem, Oregon, United States; Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States; Ames, Iowa, United States; Albany, New York, United States; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States
Control number
790322800
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