California Military Department Career Opportunities

Active Duty Operational Support

Army M-Day Unit Vacancies

Active Guard Reserve – Air Force

Application Information: 

Effective 20 August 2025, All AGR Applications must be forwarded to the new AGR Application email CAHQ.ANG.Applications@us.af.mil. Applications not forward to this new email after this date will not be considered for the vacancy announcement.

Additionally, applications MUST be submitted in ONE SINGLE PDF package with the subject line of the email AND document having the proper naming convention of Rank-Last Name-First Name-AGR-AXX-XXX with dashes and NO SPACES (i.e. TSgt-Doe-John-AGR-AXX-XXX). Applications that do not follow this criteria will be returned without action and will not be considered for the vacancy announcement.

Forms

• NGB 34-1 (.pdf) – Download file to view fillable pdf.  
• CNG 690-63 Voluntary Demotion SOU (.pdf) – Download file to view fillable pdf.  

Support Links

• CA Air AGR FAQ (.pdf)
• California ANG Recruiting Flight Chiefs (.pdf)
• CA ANG AGR Application Instructions (.pdf)
• Creating a PDF Portfolio (.pdf)

Point of Contact (POC):

MSgt Michelle Foreman
916-854-3481

SSgt Taylor Nelson
916-854-4228

cahq.j1hroagr.ang@us.af.mil

Air DSG Unit Vacancies

“Effective June 1st Air Force DSG (M-Day) announcements can be found on MyVECTOR Website. Please reference the following job aid for instructions on how to register for a non-CAC Registration: MyVECTOR Registration for Non-CAC Users (.docx)

Counterdrug Task Force

Point of Contact:

Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987

Applications can also be emailed directly to the CDTF mailbox at: NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil prior to announcement closing date.

Support Links

• CDTF – Counterdrug Templates and Helpful Links

Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)

Point of Contact:

Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987

Federal Employment Opportunities with the California Military Department

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving both the state and nation? The California Military Department offers unique and exciting federal employment opportunities through two distinct programs: Title 5 USC (Civilian Employee) and Title 32 USC (Dual-Status Technician).  

Title 5 USC – Civilian Employee

These positions fall under Title 5 of the United States Code and offer a traditional federal civilian career path. Opportunities span a wide range of career fields, offering competitive benefits and incentives for General Schedule (GS) positions.  

Title 32 USC – Dual-Status Technician

Title 32 USC positions are unique! They are an excepted service career opportunity and require current membership in the California National Guard. As a Dual-Status Technician, you serve in a blended role, contributing to both your military and civilian careers. These positions are compensated under the General Schedule (GS) or the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) and offer valuable experience and benefits.  

*NOTE: Employment under Title 32 – Dual Status Technician requires military membership in the California National Guard.

View Current Openings

Ready to explore our current job openings? We utilize USAJOBS for our federal postings. 

USAJOBS – California National Guard

Temporary Opportunities

We provide temporary employment opportunities for current members of the California National Guard, with potential for transitioning into indefinite or permanent positions if funding becomes available.

To apply, please review our listings below and submit a federal resume (limited to 2 pages) highlighting your qualifications for the position. Once received, your resume will be forwarded to one of our hiring managers for consideration.

Current Temporary Job Opportunities:

Support Links: 

• How do I write a federal resume? 
• Resume Writing PowerPoint Slides
• Policies/Forms/Training and Development

Interested in Future Opportunities?

Don’t see a position that fits your skills right now? We encourage you to express your interest!

Please fill out our Interest Form. 

FireGuard (Title 32)

Point of Contact (POC):

MAJ Strahan, Ronald A. 
FireGuard OIC
ronald.strahan@us.af.mil

WOC Ngon Cao
FireGuard Readiness NCO
ngon.d.cao.mil@army.mil

Support Links

• Incident Awareness and Assessment

State Active Duty

Point of Contact (POC):

SFC Vanessa Adams
vanessa.adams@cmd.ca.gov

Ms. Tericia Andresen
(916) 854-4209
tericia.andresen@cmd.ca.gov

Please submit your SAD applications, as one file, to: SP.SADApplication@cmd.ca.gov

Click the links below for following documents:

• State Active Duty Appointment Application (.pdf)
• Unit Verification Memorandum Template (.pdf)
• Authorization to Release Information Form (.pdf)

State Civil Service (SCS) Employment Information:

If you are interested in applying for a State Civil Service position at the CA Military Department, please go to this link: State Civil Service Positions

Support Links

• State Employment Information

Task Force Rattlesnake

How to Volunteer for Joint Task Force – Rattlesnake 

Work For Warriors

Work for Warriors Website