Federal jobs in Kentucky
Federal agencies are hiring across Kentucky, the Bluegrass State. USAJOBS currently lists 273 open announcements with at least one duty location in the state, from Frankfort to Louisville and Lexington.
Among the 100 most recently posted Kentucky jobs, the most active employers are Veterans Health Administration, Federal Aviation Administration and Internal Revenue Service. Postings cluster in Louisville, Fort Knox and Lexington. 48 of those 100 are open to the public, and 45 offer remote work or telework eligibility. Filter by keyword, pay grade or salary below, and check each announcement's "Who may apply" section before you start an application on USAJOBS.
- Open announcements
- 273
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Veterans Health Administration
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 45 / 100
Newest federal jobs in Kentucky
Park Manager (Superintendent)
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Park Service · Department of the Interior
Middlesboro, Kentucky
$125,776 - $163,514 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Multiple
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Program Management Specialist (Middle Manager)
Closes Nov 18, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide
$112,283 - $173,980 per year · FV-K
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations)
Closes Nov 24, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide
$125,776 - $197,200 per year · FG-14
- Full-time
- Temporary
- Telework eligible
Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Agricultural Marketing Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$40,736 - $73,142 per year · GS-5 to 7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Navigation Support Specialist
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Louisa, Kentucky
$40,736 - $80,243 per year · GS-5 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
County Program Analyst/Trainee
Closes Nov 17, 2026Farm Service Agency · Department of Agriculture
Burlington, Kentucky
$37,924 - $83,582 per year · CO-4 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Clinical Lab Scientist
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville, Kentucky
$65,892 - $126,779 per year · GS-7 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Paducah, Kentucky
$52,368 - $68,078 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Paducah, Kentucky
$52,368 - $68,078 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Lexington, Kentucky
$47,779 - $62,112 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
Program Specialist - Primary Care Clinic
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville, Kentucky
$61,722 - $80,243 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)
Closes Nov 17, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Fort Knox, Kentucky
$40,736 - $52,957 per year · GS-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Advanced Practice Nurse (CNP)-Interventional Radiology
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville, Kentucky
$120,364 - $174,482 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Closes Nov 9, 2026Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Department of Transportation
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $137,128 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Railroad Retirement Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$90,925 - $118,204 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Railroad Retirement Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$90,925 - $118,204 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Survey Statistician
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Census Bureau · Department of Commerce
Multiple Locations
$74,678 - $145,468 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Department of War Education Activity · Department of Defense
Fort Knox, Kentucky
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Term
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 6, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $116,362 per year · GS-7 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Reserve Command · Department of the Army
Fort Knox, Kentucky
$39.78 - $46.49 per hour · WS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
Program Evaluation and Risk Analyst
Closes Nov 12, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Budget Analyst - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Accountant - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Management and Program Analyst - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
General Engineer - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$56,039 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$56,039 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Educational Aide (Special Education)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Department of War Education Activity · Department of Defense
Fort Knox, Kentucky
$21.68 - $35.26 per hour · AD-00
- Part-time
- Permanent
Educational Aide (Special Education)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Department of War Education Activity · Department of Defense
Fort Knox, Kentucky
$21.68 - $35.26 per hour · AD-00
- Part-time
- Permanent
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Acute Care
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville, Kentucky
$79,681 - $147,548 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
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