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Week Ending Jan 18, 2026: New U.S. Federal Jobs Posted (DoD, FAA, VA, DHS, NPS & More)

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

Source note: Job details above are listed as provided from official announcements posted via USAJOBS.gov. Always review the original posting before applying.

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