California Military Department Career Opportunities

Welcome to the California Military Department’s careers page! Every role here represents more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that’s shaping the future.  As you explore our openings, know that we value diversity, innovation, and the unique perspectives each individual brings.  Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, there’s a place for your in the California Military Department.  

To find out more and see a wide variety of career opportunities in the military, federal, and state employment, click on the tabs below.  

Active Guard Reserve – Army

Application Information:

Effective February 7, 2022, CAARNG AGR accessions process transitions to FTSMCS Jobs. All VA’s prior to this date will be processed the same way, and applications will be submitted through SAFE. Any VA’s posted on or after this date will be posted both this CMD website, and FTSMCS. However, any VA’s posted on or after this date will no longer require applications to be submitted through SAFE but will require applications to be submitted on FTSMCS Jobs. CAC authentication is required for access into FTSMCS. For instructions on how to apply, please click the following link: FTSMCS AGR Jobs Module Instructions (.pdf)

Points of Contact (POC):

SSG April Hardwick
(916) 854-3826
april.m.hardwick2.mil@army.mil

Support Links

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOpportunity TypeClose Date
23-188RECRUITING & RETENTION NCO(.pdf)E4 - E7
00F3
CAARNG RRB (-)MULTIPLESTATEWIDEOTOTOpen Until Filled
23-191AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT NCOIC(.pdf)E6 - E7
IMM
DET 1, JFHQ-CA (USPFO)CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93451STATEWIDEOTOTOpen Until Filled
003-24SUPPLY SERGEANT(.pdf)E4(P) - E6
92Y3O
330 MP CO
ONTARIO CA 91764STATEWIDEAGR11 November 2023
004-24SUPPLY SERGEANT(.pdf)E4(P) - E6
92Y3O
270 MP COSACRAMENTO, CA 95828STATEWIDEAGR11 November 2023
006-24#1 RQ-7 TECHNICAL INSPECTOR (TI)(.pdf)E4 - E5
15E2O
DET 1 CO D 578 BEB (TUAS)CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93426NATIONWIDEAGR18 November 2023
008-24#1 HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER/ ADMIN NCO(.pdf)E4 - E5
88M2O
1072 TRANS MDM TRK CO (PLS)FRESNO, CA 93727STATEWIDEAGR18 November 2023
010-24RANGE OFFICER (RANGE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY)(.pdf)O3 - O4
01A
CAARNG MNVR TRNG CTR (-)CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93451STATEWIDEAGR25 November 2023
011-24HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER(.pdf)E4 - E5
88M2O
CO E 40 BSB (BEB) (DISTR)SAN DIEGO, CA 92111STATWIDEAGR25 November 2023
012-24CBRN NCO(.pdf)E5(P) - E6
74D3O
SQI R
9TH WMD CSTLOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720STATEWIDEAGR25 November 2023
013-24HUMAN RESOURCES SGT(.pdf)E4 - E6
42A2O
DET 1, CAARNG MNVR TRNG CTRSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405STATEWIDEAGR18 November 2023
014-24PROPERTY BOOK NCO(.pdf)E4 - E5
92Y2O
HHC & SPECIAL TROOPS BN 224 SUS BDELONG BEACH, CA 90822STATEWIDEAGR17 November 2023
016-24S1/S4(.pdf)O2 - O3
12A
HHC 578 BEBMANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266STATEWIDEAGR02 December 2023
017-24OPERATIONS OFFICER/ DETACHMENT CDR(.pdf)O2 - O3
14A
ASI T3
DET 1, HHB 100 MISSILE DEFENSE BDEVANDENBERG SFB CA 93437NATIONWIDE - AKARNG, CAARNG, COARNG ONLY. ON-BOARD AGR ONLY.AGR09 December 2023

Active Duty Operational Support

 

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOpportunity TypeClose Date
FTNGD-TRVLAO 22-01 Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner (.pdf)E1-E4Mather, CAMather, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 24-001
Military Funeral Honors NCOIC
Military Funeral Honors NCOIC (.pdf)E8-E9Military Funeral HonorsSacramento, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-015
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E4Military Funeral HonorsSan Jose, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-016
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E4Military Funeral HonorsDixon, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-017
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E5Military Funeral HonorsSacramento, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled

Army M-Day Unit Vacancies

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationOpportunity TypeClose Date

Active Guard Reserve – Air Force

Point of Contact (POC):

MSgt Michelle Davis
(916) 854-4259
michelle.davis.20@us.af.mil

SSgt Nile Winn
(916) 854-4259
nile.winn@us.af.mil

Support Links

VA Announcement #TitleRankAFSCUnitDuty Location
Area of ConsiderationClose Date
A24-027AFCT Strc Maint (.docx)E4-E52A753144 FWFresno CANationwide29-Nov-2023
A24-028AFCT Armament Sys (.docx)E3-E62W1X1144 FWFresno CANationwide29-Nov-2023
A24-031Crypt Analysis (.docx)E6-E71N472195 WGBeale AFBNationwide30-Nov-2023
A24-033Financial Mgmt Comp (.docx)E2-E66F071144 FWFresno CANationwide2-Dec-2023
A24-034Inspections Coordinator (.docx)E6(P)-E7Any AFSC146 AWChannel IslandsStatewide6-Dec-2023
A24-044Airfield Management (.docx)E6-E71C771146 AWChannel IslandsWing Only6-Dec-2023
A24-037Security Forces Journeyman (.docx)E1-E53P031144 FWFresno CA Statewide 7-Dec-2023
A24-041Intelligence Analyst (.docx)E4-E61N0X1163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide8-Dec-2023
A24-048Squadron Commander (.docx)NTE O5 13S3StatewideVanderberg SFBStatewide 12-Dec-2023
A24-039Contracting Specialist (.docx)E7-E86C0X1/Any AFSC163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide15-Dec-2023
A24-040Contracting Specialist (.docx)E3-E66C0X1163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide15-Dec-2023
A24-043Administration (.docx)E3-E63F531144 FW Fresno CANationwide 17-Dec-2023
A24-042Fighter Pilot (.docx)O4-O511F3X144 FWMarch ARBNationwide 17-Dec-2023
A24-055Chief of Wing Safety(.docx)O4-O511XX or 18XX163 ATKWMarch ARBWing Only17-Dec-2023
A24-046Security Forces Journeyman (.docx)E5-E63P071146 AW146 AWWing Only18-Dec-2023
A24-013Director of Staff - Commander (.docx)O5(P) - O697E0/Any AFSCCA ANG HQRancho Cordova, CAStatewide20-Dec-2023
A24-038Fighter Pilot (.docx)O5011F3F144 FWFresno CAStatewide20-Dec-2023
A24-047 Electronic Integrated System (.docx)E72A72129 RQWMoffett FAFWing AGR Only20-Dec-2023
A24-032Aerospace Propulsion (.docx)E3-E5 2A651F144 FWFresno CA Nationwide21-Dec-2023
A24-009Aircraft Fuel Sys(.docx)E4-E62A6X4144 FWFresno CANationwide27-Dec-2023
A24-051Administration (.docx)E6-E73F571146 AWChannel IslandsNationwide29-Dec-2023
A24-052Intelligence Officer (.docx)O1-O414NX163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide29-Dec-2023
A24-054Operations Superintendent (.docx)E7-E83P051163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide29-Dec-2023
A24-056Pararescue - PJ/Team Leader(.docx)NTE E71Z1X1129 RQWMoffett ANGB Nationwide27-Dec-2023
A24-020Space Systems Operations (.docx)NTE E51C6X1195 WGVandenberg SFBNationwide30-Sep-2024

Air DSG Unit Vacancies

UnitTitleRankAFSCDuty Location
Close Date
CA ANG HQParalegal (.docx)E5/E75J071Multiple: See JobOpen Until Filled
CA ANG HQJudge Advocate (.docx)O4/O551J3Multiple: See JobOpen Until Filled
CA ANG HQJudge Advocate (.docx)O3/O451J3Multiple: See JobOpen Until Filled
144FW (AMXS)Aircraft Armament Systems (.docx)E1/E62W1X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Munitions Systems (.docx)E1/E52W1X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (OSF)Weather (.docx)E1/E71W0X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (AMXS)Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx)E1/E62A3X3FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx)E1/E62A3X3FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (AMXS)Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics (.docx)E1/E62A3X4FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aerospace Propulsion (.docx)E1/E62A6X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aircrew Egress Systems (.docx)E1/E62A6X3FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aircraft Fuel Systems (.docx)E1/E62A6X4FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems (.docx)E1/E52A6X6FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aircraft Metals Technology (.docx)E1/E52A7X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Nondestructive Inspection (.docx)E1/E52A7X2FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (MXS)Aircraft Structural Maintenance (.docx)E1/E52A7X3FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (CES)Fire Protection (.docx)E1/E63E7X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW (FSSS)Education and Training (.docx)E1/E73F2X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
144FW Det-1Aerospace Medical Service (.docx)E1/E54N0X1FresnoOpen Until Filled
CA ANG HQCivil Engineer (.docx)O1*-O4
Commissioning
Opportunity
32E1/32E4Sacramento Open Until Filled
129RQW LRSFuels (.docx)E1/E52F0X1Moffett ANGBOpen Until Filled
129RQW (MXS)Aerospace Propulsion (.docx)E1/E52A6X1Moffett ANGBOpen Until Filled
129RQWParalegal (.docx)E3/E65J071Moffett ANGBOpen Until Filled
129RQWCombat Rescue Officer (.docx)O1/O419ZXCMoffett ANGBOpen Until Filled
163ATKWMOF CC (.docx)1st Lt/O2 - Capt/O3C21AX, 21AX or ANY AFSCMarch ARB5-Nov-2023
129RQW (MDG)MDG CC (.docx)O6/O5 Promotable4XXXMoffett ANGB22-Nov-2023

Counterdrug Task Force

Points of Contact:

CPT Roudebush, Brianne M. 
CDTF HR OIC
brianne.m.roudebush.mil@army.mil

MSG Nelson, Danielle
CDTF HR NCOIC
danielle.l.nelson16.mil@army.mil

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

Support Links

Announcement NumberTitleGrade and MOS/AFSCUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOrganizationClose Date
FTNGD-CD 23-026Legal Advisor (.pdf)MOS: 27A / 51J - Judge Advocate
Min/Max Grade: O1-O3
CDTFMather, CA

StatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-056DDRO NCO(.pdf)MOS: Open to Current CDTF MembersCDTFRancho Cordova, CA StatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNDG-CD 23-058Ground Reconnaissance Specialist(.pdf)MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSCCDTFSan Bruno, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-063 DDRO (SURGE)(.pdf)MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSC
Min/Max: E4-E6
CDTFMultiple Locations ConsideredStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-064 DDRO Admin/OPS (.pdf)MOS: Preferred 42A
Min/Max: E4-E5
CDTFRancho Cordova, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-066 Operations Officer(.pdf)MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSC
Min/Max: O1-O3
CDTFCommerce, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-067 Senior Criminal Analyst(.pdf)MOS: Open to Current CDTF MembersCDTFNorwalk, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-068 Criminal Analyst(.pdf)MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties
Min/Max: E4-E6
CDTFLos Angeles, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-069 Criminal Analyst(.pdf)MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties
Min/Max: E4-E6
CDTFRiverside, CAStatewideCounderdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-070 System Administrator(.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E4-E6
CDTFRancho Cordova, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 23-071 Criminal Analyst(.pdf)MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties
Min/Max: E4-E5
CDTFSan Diego, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled

Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)

Points of Contact:

LTC Moore, Jeffery C.
CDTF ESAD Advisor
jeffery.c.moore.nfg@army.mil

CMSgt Greenawalt, Daniel C.
CDTF ESAD Advisor
daniel.c.greenawalt.nfg@army.mil

Announcement NumberTitleMIN/MAX GradeOpportunity TypeDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationUnitClose Date
CDTF-ESAD 2023-02 District Support NCO (.pdf)MOS: N/A
Min/Max Rank: E4-E6
CDTFRancho Cordova, CAStatewideCounterdrug30 November 2023

The California Military Department federal employment program provides two unique excepted service career opportunities: Title 5 USC (employee) and Title 32 USC* (dual-status technician).  These opportunities range in all career fields and offer many benefits and incentives for both General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) positions.  

To view our current job openings, please click: USA Jobs (custom search link “California National Guard”) 

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

TIP: To subscribe to the list you are viewing, click “Save this Search” on top of the job openings list. Saving the search will notify you by e-mail whenever anything filtered becomes available. 

For more information on federal employment with the California National Guard, please visit our site at: Human Resources Office | Cal Guard

For assistance with the application, resume or questions please email us at HRO Staffing – Recruitment

State Active Duty

Point of Contact (POC):

MSG (CA) Jorge Garcia
jorge.garcia@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:

Announcement NumberTitleMIN/MAX GradeUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOpportunity TypeClose Date
SAD VA 2023-101 FireGuard Officer in Charge (SAD O-4) (.pdf)O-3 through O-5J3Sacramento, CANationwideSAD1 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-117 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf)E-3 through E-5Discovery ChalleNGe AcademyLathrop, CANationwideSAD22 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-149 Assistant Area III Coordinator (SAD E-6) (.pdf)E-5 through E-7G9, Facility Management, Area 3Madera, CANationwideSAD6 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-156 Comptroller (SAD O-3) (.pdf)O-1 through O-4Oakland Military InstituteOakland, CANationwideSAD18 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-159 Operations NCOIC (SAD E-6) (.pdf)E-5 through E-7Discovery ChalleNGe AcademyLathrop, CANationwideSAD12 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-163 Intelligence Operations Specialist (SAD E-7/CW2/O-3) (.pdf)E-6 through E-8, WO1 through CW3, O-1 through O-4Consolidated Headquarters (CHQC)Rancho Cordova, CANationwideSAD1 December 2023

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

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