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MOS to GS Conversion& Federal Job Series Explorer
Convert your MOS, AFSC, or Navy Rate to matching federal positions. Browse 351+ GS & WG job series with official OPM qualification standards, veterans preference info, and military rank to GS equivalents. Join 700,000+ veterans in federal service.
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GS (General Schedule) Job Groups
White-CollarProfessional, administrative, technical, and clerical positions (GS-1 through GS-15)
Miscellaneous Occupations
Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare
Human Resources Management
General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services
Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
Accounting and Budget
Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health
Veterinary Medical Science
Engineering and Architecture
Legal and Kindred
Information and Arts
Business and Industry
Copyright, Patent, and Trademark
Physical Sciences
Library and Archives
Mathematics and Statistics
Equipment, Facilities, and Services
Education
Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance
Quality Assurance, Inspection, and Grading
Supply
Transportation
Information Technology
WG (Wage Grade) Job Groups
Trade & CraftSkilled trades, maintenance, and labor positions
Wire Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance
Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Fabric and Leather Work
Instrument Work
Machine Tool Work
General Services and Support Work
Structural and Finishing Work
Metal Processing
Metal Work
Motion Picture, Radio, Television, and Sound Equipment Operation
Painting and Paperhanging
Plumbing and Pipefitting
Pliable Materials Work
Printing
Wood Work
General Maintenance and Operations Work
General Equipment Maintenance
Plant and Animal Work
Miscellaneous Occupations
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Industrial Equipment Operation
Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation
Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Ammunition, Explosives, and Toxic Materials Work
Armament Work
Warehousing and Stock Handling
Packing and Processing
Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Pressing
Food Preparation and Serving
Personal Services
Fluid Systems Maintenance
Engine Overhaul
Aircraft Overhaul
Film Processing
Understanding Federal GS Positions
📊GS Pay Scale Grades
The General Schedule (GS) pay system covers most federal civilian white-collar positions. Grades range from GS-1 (entry) to GS-15 (senior expert).
- ✓GS-5 to GS-7: Entry-level professional positions
- ✓GS-9 to GS-11: Journey-level positions
- ✓GS-12 to GS-13: Senior specialist positions
- ✓GS-14 to GS-15: Expert and supervisory positions
🎓Qualification Standards
Each job series has specific education and experience requirements set by OPM. Understanding these helps you target the right positions.
- •Two-Grade Interval: Professional positions (GS-5/7/9/11/12/13)
- •One-Grade Interval: Clerical/technical (GS-1/2/3/4/5)
- •Positive Education: Degree required (can't substitute experience)
- •Experience Substitution: Years of experience can replace education
Veterans Advantage in Federal Hiring
⭐Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans receive 5-10 point preference in competitive hiring, putting you ahead of non-veteran applicants with similar qualifications.
🎖️Military Experience Credit
Your military service often counts as qualifying experience. Many GS positions directly align with military occupational specialties.
🔒Security Clearance
If you hold a security clearance, you're immediately eligible for positions requiring clearances—a significant advantage over civilian applicants.
About This Tool
This free federal careers resource was built by combining data from O*NET (the nation's primary source of occupational information), official OPM qualification standards, and over 2 years of in-depth research by our veteran career specialists. We've enhanced and cross-referenced these sources to create the most comprehensive MOS-to-federal career mapping tool available—completely free for veterans.
O*NET is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
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