USAJOBS
US government job board.
About USAJOBS
USAJOBS Developer Portal provides API access to the official United States federal government job listing service, operated by the Office of Personnel Management. It offers REST services for searching current job announcements, retrieving historic job announcements and their text, and accessing code lists covering categories such as agencies, occupational series, pay plans, security clearances, hiring paths, and locations. It also includes a text messaging endpoint for sending messages and checking message status.
The API is intended for developers building websites or applications that need to display or integrate federal job postings, such as dynamic search functionality, RSS feeds, or job data exports. Documentation covers authentication, rate limiting, terms of use, and tutorials for getting started.
Key features
- Search federal job postings via REST API
- Access historic job announcements and announcement text
- Retrieve reference code lists (agencies, occupational series, pay plans, security clearances, etc.)
- Send and check status of text messages via textmessaging endpoints
- RSS feeds and job export functionality
Frequently asked questions
What can developers do with the USAJOBS API?
Developers can integrate dynamic job search, RSS feeds, job exports, and rich REST services into their own websites or apps.
Does the API provide access to historical job data?
Yes, it includes endpoints for historic job announcements and their announcement text.
What kind of reference data is available?
The API offers numerous code lists covering agencies, occupational series, pay plans, security clearances, countries, and more.
Is authentication required to use the API?
The developer site includes a dedicated guide covering authentication and rate limiting for API usage.
Who is this API intended for?
It is intended for developers building websites or apps that need access to USAJOBS search, job postings, and related federal employment data.
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