I just found two open Dept of Navy positions on USA Jobs. One is GS Grade 05/07 the other is 09/13. Is it appropriate to apply for both?

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Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 7:01 PM

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First rule of job hunting is that you will not get the job you didn't apply for.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 7:05 PM

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Yes, yes, a million times, yes... Go forth and pimp thyself! Good luck! :)

Response by SFC Thomas Twigg made Jun 22 at 2016 7:05 PM

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Applying for both positions is fine. Make sure you are using the key words for those positions. Your resume & application will be going into a data base. So when they look for people for the position it's key word search. Good luck.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 22 at 2016 7:06 PM

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Apply for both, Worst they can do is tell you No! As far as Your GS Ranking, I think there is some test involved and your experience determines that.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 22 at 2016 7:08 PM

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Apply for all that you qualify!

Response by SGT Matthew Reid made Jun 22 at 2016 7:30 PM

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I am well qualified for the higher grade but would not say no to the lower position, times are tough. I am pretty sure they are in the same dept. TSgt Logan made a good point about being low balled into the lower grade. Thank you all for your responses!

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Jun 22 at 2016 10:13 PM

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I would applie for Both you might get one or the other Good Luck

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 23 at 2016 12:29 AM

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One thing to keep in mind is that these positions are often listed but no one gets hired. That could be for a few reasons, that I've personally seen:
1.) Position is filled by an internal candidate but by law the position has to be made available to the public.
2.) Position is listed and candidates interviewed without position being funded.

Response by Sgt John Ervin made Jun 24 at 2016 8:22 PM

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why not, worst they can say is no

Response by PVT William Bresch made Jun 26 at 2016 10:20 AM

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I wouldn't, USAJOBS are Bullshit. I tried multiple times, got called a couple of times and never called back. Yeah, I know I gotta stop being so damn honest.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 27 at 2016 12:09 PM

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Are you qualified to do both?

Response by PO3 William Sullivan made Jul 25 at 2016 12:53 PM

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Depending on your experience, and if you would accept the lower position, Yes. But consider that any company or corporation wants to get the best talent at the lowest cost.

Response by PO2 Robin Hites-Smith made Aug 3 at 2016 5:56 PM

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as long as you qualify for both positions there in no reason not to apply for both.

Response by PO2 Nicholas Mohler made Dec 12 at 2016 4:12 PM

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Yes, apply for both

Response by SGT James Hastings made May 15 at 2017 1:13 PM

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If you are qualified. I would apply for the higher grade one and then, you can always accept a lower grade to start if that is within your economic needs.

Response by LTC James McElreath made Jun 22 at 2018 5:17 PM

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Why not? If you feel like it fits your skill set apply. The worst thing would not being selected, but shows enthusiasm by applying for the lesser job.