
Published: January 18, 2026
Newly Posted U.S. Federal Job Openings (Week Ending January 18, 2026): DoD, Air Force, FAA, DHS, VA, Navy, NPS & More
Summary: A new set of U.S. federal job announcements was posted during the week ending January 18, 2026. Below is a plain-language roundup with locations, pay ranges, eligibility, open periods, and announcement numbers so applicants can find the exact official listing quickly.
Quick Notes Before You Apply
- Always verify the original announcement before applying (some postings can change or close early).
- Eligibility varies: some roles are open to the public, while others are internal, National Guard/Reserve-only, or limited to special authorities.
- Use the announcement number when searching to avoid look-alike postings.
Job Listings (Week Ending January 18, 2026 — As Provided)
1) Lead Store Associate
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
- Location(s): Vacancies — Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $52,957.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1101-5
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Military spouses, Open to the public
- Announcement Number: DECA-26-12868137-DE
2) Lead Store Associate
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
- Location(s): Vacancies — Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $52,957.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1101-5
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — 80 hours, bi-weekly; Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service, Internal to an agency, Military spouses, Veterans
- Announcement Number: DECA-26-12868138-MP
3) Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Newington, New Hampshire
- Salary: $56,584.00 to $73,563.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0081-7
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Excepted service, National Guard and reserves, Open to the public, Veterans
- Announcement Number: NH-12816179-AF-25-046
4) Firefighter (Driver-Operator)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Location(s): 6 vacancies — Newington, New Hampshire
- Salary: $50,920.00 to $66,193.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0081-6
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Monday, January 11, 2027
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Excepted service, National Guard and reserves, Open to the public, Veterans
- Announcement Number: NH-12811712-AF-25-056
5) Utility System Repairer-Operator
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: National Park Service
- Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Parkway
- Location(s): Vacancies — Jackson County, North Carolina
- Salary: $53,310.40 to $62,108.80 / PH
- Series & Grade: XA-4742-9
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public
- Announcement Number: SE-1630-BLRI-26-12862140-DE
6) Utility System Repairer-Operator
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: National Park Service
- Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Parkway
- Location(s): Vacancies — Jackson County, North Carolina
- Salary: $53,310.40 to $62,108.80 / PH
- Series & Grade: XA-4742-9
- Open Period: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Land and base management, Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities, Veterans
- Announcement Number: SE-1630-BLRI-26-12862141-ST
7) Bartender
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Mobility Command
- Hiring Organization: 92 Force Support Squadron / Alder House
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Fairchild AFB, Washington
- Salary: $43,201.60 to $50,419.20 / PH
- Series & Grade: NA-7405-5
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, January 30, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Flex (Guaranteed 0 hours/week; may work up to 40 hours/week depending on facility needs)
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 25-4YFSWC12813969
8) Cook
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Mobility Command
- Hiring Organization: 92 Force Support Squadron / Alder House
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Fairchild AFB, Washington
- Salary: $41,433.60 to $48,318.40 / PH
- Series & Grade: NA-7404-4
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, January 30, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Flex (Guaranteed 0 hours/week; may work up to 40 hours/week depending on facility needs)
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 25-4YFSWC12813949
9) Aircraft Mechanic
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Hiring Organization: 142nd Wing
- Location(s): 2 vacancies — Portland, Oregon
- Salary: $77,708.80 to $90,625.60 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-8852-10
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves
- Announcement Number: OR-12808988-AF-26-003
10) Front Desk Associate
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
- Hiring Organization: Commander Navy Region MidAtlantic NWS Earle N92
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Colts Neck, New Jersey
- Salary: $38,688.00 to $40,768.00 / PH
- Series & Grade: NF-0303-2
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, January 23, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Part-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 26-12840374
11) Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), Aircrew Program Manager (APM) – Flight Program
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Hiring Organization: Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance, Air Carrier E Division, Atlanta CMO
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Multiple Locations
- Salary: $106,382.00 to $138,296.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: FG-1825-14
- Open Period: Saturday, January 17, 2026 to Friday, February 6, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: AEA-FS-26-SLF-96616
12) Maintenance Coordinator
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
- Hiring Organization: CNRNW Naval Station Everett, Pacific Beach Resort N92
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Pacific Beach, Washington
- Salary: $54,080.00 to $62,400.00 / PH
- Series & Grade: NF-1101-3
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 26-12861504
13) Hardware and Software Technician
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Joint Activities
- Hiring Organization: Joint Interagency Task Force South, Key West, FL
- Location(s): 2 vacancies — Key West, Florida
- Salary: $95,326.00 to $123,927.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GG-2210-12
- Open Period: Saturday, January 17, 2026 to Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Competitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public, Veterans
- Announcement Number: DAST-26-12859387-DCIPS-R
14) Firefighter (HAZMAT Tech / Basic Life Support)
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: United States Army Installation Management Command
- Hiring Organization: Directorate of Emergency Services
- Location(s): 2 vacancies — Warren, Michigan
- Salary: $44,932.00 to $72,358.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0081-5/7
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, January 23, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: MCFT-26-12862681-DHAR
15) Health Technician (Occupational Health)
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
- Hiring Organization: Defense Health Agency – Naval Hospital Beaufort, South Carolina
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Beaufort, South Carolina
- Salary: $50,460.00 to $65,599.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0640-7
- Open Period: Saturday, January 17, 2026 to Friday, January 23, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: HSJT-26-12865899-DHA
16) Medical Support Assistant
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
- Hiring Organization: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Medicine, Dept of Medicine
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Bethesda, Maryland
- Salary: $46,610.00 to $60,593.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0679-5
- Open Period: Saturday, January 17, 2026 to Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: HSJT-26-12865773-DHA
17) Boiler Plant Operator
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Agency: Veterans Health Administration
- Hiring Organization: Veterans Health Administration, Western New York VA Healthcare System
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Batavia, New York
- Salary: $57,012.80 to $66,476.80 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-5402-9
- Open Period: Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Monday, January 26, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Alternating 12 hour shifts
- Who May Apply: Open to the public, Veterans
- Announcement Number: CBTE-12786969-25-AJ
18) Human Resources Specialist (Military) (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Hiring Organization: 145 FSS
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Charlotte, North Carolina
- Salary: $62,474.00 to $81,214.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0201-9
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves
- Announcement Number: NC-12825913-AF-25-034
19) Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Kelly AFB, Texas
- Salary: $66,684.80 to $77,750.40 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-6641-10
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves, Open to the public
- Announcement Number: TX-12825950-AF
20) Aviation Safety Inspector (AC – Flight Oversight), Geographic Program Inspector
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Hiring Organization: Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance, Air Carrier E Division, Atlanta CMO
- Location(s): 3 vacancies — Multiple Locations
- Salary: $90,025.00 to $117,034.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: FG-1825-13
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: AEA-FS-26-SLF-96534
21) Program Analyst
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Army National Guard Units
- Hiring Organization: USPFO, Johnston, IA
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa
- Salary: $61,607.00 to $80,087.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0343-9
- Open Period: Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: IA-12846112-AR-26-044
22) Police Officer (Secret Service Police)
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Location(s): Many vacancies — Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $77,987.00 to $134,165.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: LE-0083-1
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: UDB-26-Q2-UDO
23) Police Officer (Secret Service Police) — Emergency Response Team
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Location(s): Many vacancies — Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $77,987.00 to $134,165.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: LE-0083-1
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: UDB-26-SOD-Q2-ERT
24) Police Officer (Secret Service Police) — Counter Sniper
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Location(s): Many vacancies — Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $77,987.00 to $134,165.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: LE-0083-1
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: UDB-26-SOD-Q2-CSN
25) Police Officer (Secret Service Police) — Canine Explosives Detection
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Location(s): Many vacancies — Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $77,987.00 to $134,165.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: LE-0083-1
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: UDB-26-SOD-Q2-CAN
26) Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) — General Aviation Principal Operations Inspector
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Hiring Organization: Flight Standards Services, General Aviation Safety Assurance, Albuquerque FSDO (SWSD03B)
- Location(s): 4 vacancies — Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Salary: $107,592.00 to $139,871.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: FG-1825-13
- Open Period: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: ASW-FS-26-DC015-96697
27) Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Supervisory Senior Project Engineer)
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Hiring Organization: New York Construction Division, Office of the Chief
- Location(s): 2 vacancies — Kings Point, New York
- Salary: $125,431.00 to $163,062.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0801/0808/0810/0819/0830/0850-13
- Open Period: Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Monday, January 26, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: CEDA-26-12810004-DHA
28) Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Army National Guard Units
- Hiring Organization: AASF 2, Brooksville, FL
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Brooksville, Florida
- Salary: $59,009.60 to $69,160.00 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-3806-10
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves
- Announcement Number: FL-12721691-AR-T32-26-122
29) Registered Nurse — GEC Community Living Center (NOC Shift)
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Agency: Veterans Health Administration
- Hiring Organization: Veterans Health Administration
- Location(s): 2 vacancies — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Salary: $77,877.00 to $135,742.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: VN-0610-00
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Monday, January 26, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: CAZP-12845458-26-KD
30) Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Commander, Navy Installations
- Hiring Organization: CNRMA NAS OCEANA AQUATICS VIRGINIA BEACH, VA N921E
- Location(s): Many vacancies — Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Salary: $38,480.00 to $39,520.00 / PH
- Series & Grade: NF-0189-2
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Position Information: Summer — Intermittent
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 26-12849671
31) Child & Youth Program Assistant (CDC), CY-01/02/RFT, All Camps
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: U.S. Marine Corps
- Hiring Organization: CAMP BUTLER MCCS
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Camp Foster, Japan
- Salary: $40,518.40 to $45,531.20 / PH
- Series & Grade: CY-1702-01
- Open Period: Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 75582
32) Child & Youth Program Assistant (SAC), CY-01/02/RPT, All Camps
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: U.S. Marine Corps
- Hiring Organization: CAMP BUTLER MCCS
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Camp Foster, Japan
- Salary: $40,518.40 to $45,531.20 / PH
- Series & Grade: CY-1702-01
- Open Period: Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Part-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: 75583
33) Social Work — Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Agency: Veterans Health Administration
- Hiring Organization: North Florida / South Georgia VA Healthcare System
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Lake City, Florida
- Salary: $62,035.00 to $110,000.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0185-9/11
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: CBTC-12853460-26-DRD
34) Supervisory Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Army National Guard Units
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Springfield, Illinois
- Salary: $89,508.00 to $116,362.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1601-12
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: IL-12858680-AR-26-002
35) Program Analyst (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Army National Guard Units
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Springfield, Illinois
- Salary: $61,722.00 to $80,243.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0343-9
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves
- Announcement Number: IL-12860818-AR-26-011
36) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Title 32)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air National Guard Units
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Scott AFB, Illinois
- Salary: $76,086.40 to $92,102.40 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-2610-12/13
- Open Period: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Position Information: Temporary — Full-time
- Who May Apply: National Guard and reserves
- Announcement Number: IL-12858684-AF-26-003
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