Frequently Asked Questions Career Opportunities

SEARCHING FOR JOBS

• Are all NSF position vacancies announced on USAJOBS?
• How can I browse all open NSF vacancy announcements?
• Can I be automatically notified of NSF vacancies as soon as they open?
• Can I have a search agent search for all or multiple locations?

For other FAQs related to Job Search Agents and Searching Jobs, please click on these links: USAJOBS Job Search Agents FAQs and USAJOBS Searching Jobs FAQs.

Q: Are all NSF position vacancies announced on USAJOBS?

A: No. To see all current NSF position vacancies, click on the All Positions
link on the NSF Career Opportunities page. If you do not see an "Apply Online" button, follow the application instructions provided.

Q: How can I browse all open NSF vacancy announcements?

A: Please refer to the NSF Career Opportunities page for a complete list of all open vacancy announcements.

Q: Can I be automatically notified of NSF vacancies as soon as they open?

A: Yes. After registering on USAJOBS, you will be given the opportunity to create up to ten job search agents. These agents will notify you by email when vacancies are posted which meet your selected criteria (e.g., Agency = National Science Foundation). For more information about how to create job search agents, click on this link: http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp.

Q: Can I have a search agent search for all or multiple locations?

A: Yes. You may have your search agent look for one or multiple locations. Simply click on your selection and while holding the "Ctrl" button, select the additional locations. On the Mac, hold the "Apple" key and click on your desired options.

For other FAQs related to Job Search Agents and Searching Jobs, please click on these links: USAJOBS Job Search Agents FAQs and USAJOBS Searching Jobs FAQs.