Fema Employment

How long does it take to hear back from the federal government for a job?

Anyone have any experience with this? Applied through USAJOBS/Application manager. Haha no its not the FBI or anything secretive, just a run of the mill civilian job!

Public Comments

1. 15. How long does the FBI Special Agent application process take? The length of the application process for the Special Agent position can vary greatly from applicant to applicant. The process could be as little as six months or as long as several years. The Special Agent Selection System (Phase I and Phase II Testing) is based on the applicant’s competitiveness in the pool of candidates. If an applicant meets several of the FBI’s critical skill needs, they are more likely to move quickly through the testing process. If an applicant does not meet any of the FBI’s critical needs, however, it may take months or longer to be scheduled for testing. In addition to the length of the Phase I and II testing process, the Physical Fitness Test, FBI Background Investigation, and Medical Evaluation will all impact the length of the application process. Each of these items can take a considerable amount of time to complete if any issues are encountered. This is only if you applied for a job with the FBI. The application can sometimes take 2 years.
2. I am in a similiar situation. Which positions and/or agencies did you apply to?
3. In some cases it can take up to six months. Please be patient and persistent. Perhaps there are local resources in your town such as libraries, career development centers, county employment offices who can help you to perfect your KSA. The KSA is extremely important, to securing an interview for a federal position. Use precise language to describe your achievements. Best of luck