3) PART II: Applying for a Job at NNSY using USAJOBS

In BLOG#2 you were shown how to create a USAJOBS account and resume. If you have done this, then you are ready to apply for jobs.


Click the “Search for Jobs” tab at the top left corner of the USAJOBS screen and you will see there is more than one way to find announcements in USAJOBS.


When you find a job you want to submit your resume to, open the announcement and read carefully to ensure that you know what information is needed to successfully apply. 


When you are ready to submit your resume, click on the “Apply for this Position Now!” button and USAJOBS will redirect you to Application Manager. 


{Application Manager is a separate system from USAJOBS.  It is used to collect online applications for specific positions.  The application package will consist of your resume, assessment questionnaire, and any other documents required to apply for the position.} 


You will have to create an account in Application Manager the first time you use Application Manager.  This account will require a User ID and Password just like USAJOBS.  We suggest that you use the same for both systems. 

Once your account is initially created and used, you will not be required to login to Application Manager each time you wish to submit your application but will be automatically redirected from USAJOBS to Application Manager.


Each position that you apply for in Application Manager will have an Assessment Questionnaire that has questions which are job specific to the position for which you are applying. 


After completing the questionnaire, you will need to upload any additional documents that are requested in the Job Announcement (i.e. SF-50, DD-214, School Transcript, etc.)  Once you have uploaded these documents, they will be available to reuse for other positions for which you apply. 


If you are unable to upload a document, you will also have the option of faxing it using a Fax Cover page that can be retrieved by clicking on the link that is provided.  This Fax Cover page contains specific information about the Job Announcement for which you are applying and must be used so your documents can be associated with your application.


Once all required questions have been completed, you will be able to click the “Submit My Answers” button to submit your application.  After clicking the “Submit My Answers” button, you will receive an online confirmation message.