Best Government & State Agencies that Hire Veterans
Government & State Agencies that Hire Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
Federal and state agencies are known for hiring veterans and military spouses. Often, veterans come with the experience, education, and training needed to fill positions seamlessly.
Government and state agencies come with exceptional retirement plans making them a desired second career choice for many veterans or retiring military members. Veterans and military spouses can receive hiring preferences when applying for federal and state jobs. This makes considering a federal or local government career a great opportunity.
Federal Employment Career Benefits
These can vary by agency or department.
- Tuition reimbursement (some agencies offer loan repayment programs that can total $60,000)
- Advancement opportunities
- Job transferability
- Health insurance
- Competitive salary
- Retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Accrued paid vacation days/Federal holidays are observed
Federal Government Agencies Hiring from the Military Community
These federal government agencies have a history of hiring the military community.
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- DHS – Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- U.S. Department of the Treasury
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. General Services Administration
- U.S. Government Accountability Office
- U.S. Social Security Administration
- United States Department of Defense
- United States Government Publishing Office
- United States Postal Service
State and Local Level Employment Career Benefits
These can vary by state, agency, or department.
- Competitive salary
- Job security
- Traditional work hours
- Some states offer health insurance for retired employees
- Some states offer retirement after 30 years
- Accrued paid vacation
- Tax-free non-paid benefits
State and Local Government Agencies Hiring from the Military Community
Below is a list of federal and local government agencies that have demonstrated a history of hiring from the military community.
- State Emergency Management Agencies
- City of Jacksonville
- Osceola County
- State Health Departments
- State Corrections Departments
- State Social Service Agencies
- State of Maryland
- State of New York
- State of North Carolina
- State of South Carolina
- State of Wyoming
- The Virginia Department of Veteran Services (VDVS)
- State Mote Vehicle Services
- State Consumer Protection Offices
Need help applying for a federal or local government job?
Some staffing and recruiting agencies focus on providing employment services for transitioning military members, veterans, and spouses seeking government employment. These agencies can help you with your resume, and interview preparation, and some host federal/state employment webinars. Here are a few agencies that can help:
Using a staffing and recruiting agency to help refine your application, save you valuable time, and provide you with insights and best practices into the government hiring process.
RELATED:
- Military Transition Roadmap
- Step-by-Step Guide to Employment for Military Spouses
- Executive Order: Better Job Opportunities for Military Spouses
- Where Military Veterans Can Go for Resume Help
