Overseas employees also receive free travel, transportation and storage of household goods, and extra vacation with free transportation to stateside homes between tours of duty. There are a limited number of overseas positions and competition is keen. However, if you are well qualified in an occupation and available for most locations, your opportunity to be selected is good. The normal rotation of current employees back to the United States creates a large number of recurring vacancies. It pays to apply for federal jobs well in advance of the time you will be available for employment.
Applications usually take six to eight weeks for processing.
It may take longer if written tests are required,especially in overseas areas. Many jobs limit the number of applications available and the time allowed for filing. Applications are given out until the limit is reached or until the closing date of the announcement. Detailed overseas employment information is included in the paperback version of The Book Of U.S. Government Jobs . Atlantic job opportunities NAFI positions Over 50 web sites to connect direct to agencies employing overseas workers Description of major overseas employing agencies with numbers employed and key jobs that they fill.