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What are Specialist Roles?

Specialist roles involve in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific field, industry, or function. These roles often require a high level of technical proficiency and are typically found in companies across various sectors.

Typical Positions/Roles:

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary depending on the specific role, but common elements include:

Average Salary:

Salaries for specialist roles vary widely depending on factors such as:

However, specialist roles generally offer competitive salaries, often exceeding those of generalist positions.

General Search Strategies:

Skill/Degree Requirements:

How to Prepare and Tailor Your Application:

Preparing for Interviews:

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Top Companies in Specialist Fields:

Remember: The job search process is a marathon, not a sprint. Be persistent, patient, and adaptable. Keep learning and developing your skills to stay competitive in your chosen field.

This job search reveals a multitude of opportunities available nationwide, offering 339+ jobs in locations like Washington, DC, United States, Durham, NC, Baltimore, MD, Norman, OK and Salt Lake City, UT.

The majority of positions are found in the East Coast, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. This region provides various seasonal experiences and has a vibrant job market, particularly in healthcare, education, and technology.

# Key Locations Total
1 Washington, DC 153
2 United States 54
3 Durham, NC 45
4 Baltimore, MD 44
5 Norman, OK 22
6 Salt Lake City, UT 21

This job search spans various federal agencies, private organizations, and universities across the United States, offering a wide range of positions.

# Key Employers Total
1 USAJobs 437
2 Justice 93
3 Air National Guard Units 78
4 Johns Hopkins University 59
5 Duke University 44
6 Army National Guard Units 38
7 Indian Health Service 30
8 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 25
9 Department of State - Agency Wide 24
10 University of Oklahoma 22

The roles span several categories, including Academia (163 jobs), Administration (155 jobs), Security (150 jobs), Technology (142 jobs), Business (124 jobs), HR (113 jobs), Management (86 jobs), IT (86 jobs), Finance (65 jobs), Education (60 jobs), and ( jobs).

Overall, this job search presents diverse opportunities with varying salaries and location benefits, allowing you to choose the best fit for your career goals and lifestyle.




Recently Added Positions:

Recreation Specialist
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Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 31 - Manchester, KY

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Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 31 - Littleton, CO

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Sports Specialist Fitness Group Exercise Instructor

Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy
Jul 16 - Newport, RI

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Sports Specialist Command Fitness Leader

Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy
Jul 16 - Newport, RI

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Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Supervisor)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 31 - Waseca, MN

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Supervisory Recreation Specialist NF-03

Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army
Nov 15 - Fort Drum, NY


Language Specialist
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Language Specialist (Open Until Filled/1st Review 08/14/2024)

International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Aug 06 - El Paso, TX


Sports Specialist
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SPORTS SPECIALIST (YOUTH CENTER) - DIX

Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
Dec 18 - Fort Dix, NJ

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Sports Specialist

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 31 - Ray Brook, NY


Loan Specialist
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SUPERVISORY LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 27 - Washington, DC

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SUPERVISORY LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 27 - Washington, DC

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SUPERVISORY LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 03 - Washington, DC

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LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 06 - Washington, DC

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LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 06 - Washington, DC

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LOAN SPECIALIST

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 30 - Los Angeles, CA


Paralegal Specialist
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Paralegal Specialist, CG-0950-09

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 30 - Washington, DC

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Paralegal Specialist

National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
Jan 08 - Los Alamos, NM

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Paralegal Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Jan 06 - Washington, DC

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Paralegal Specialist

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 26 - North Carolina

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Paralegal Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Jan 02 - Washington, DC

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Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Jan 03 - Chicago, IL


Government Information Specialist
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Government Information Specialist (Privacy Program Analyst)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 07 - Washington, DC

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Government Information Specialist (Privacy Program Analyst)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 08 - United States

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Government Information Specialist

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 23 - Washington, DC


Emergency Management Specialist
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Nov 22 - Ford Island, HI

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Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
Jan 08 - Washington, DC

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
Sep 23 - Peoria, IL

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Emergency Management Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Jan 08 - Gaithersburg, MD

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
Dec 18 - Reno, NV

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOP)

Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army
Dec 16 - Salem, OR


Environmental Protection Specialist
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Sep 19 - Ventura, CA

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Environmental Protection Specialist (Direct Hire)

Headquarters, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jan 07 - United States

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Environmental Protection Specialist

Headquarters, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jan 06 - United States

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Environmental Protection Specialist

National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Dec 30 - Philadelphia, PA

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Environmental Protection Specialist

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Jan 06 - Beltsville, MD

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Environmental Protection Specialist

National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Dec 26 - Middlesboro, KY


Museum Specialist
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Museum Specialist (Geology)

Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 26 - Washington, DC

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Museum Specialist (Geology)

Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 26 - Washington, DC


Trade Specialist
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International Trade Specialist Schedule A Repository (Public Notice Flyer)

Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Oct 28 - Washington, DC

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Pathways Recent Graduates - International Trade Specialist

Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Jan 07 - Washington, DC

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International Trade Specialist

Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Jan 03 - Washington, DC


Health System Specialist
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Health System Specialist (Clinical Applications Coordinator)

Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
Nov 26 - Fort Yates, ND

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Health System Specialist (Business Office)

Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
Oct 31 - Poplar, MT

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Health Systems Specialist

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 27 - Salt Lake City, UT

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Health System Specialist

Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
Dec 16 - Rosebud, SD


Financial Administration
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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Annapolis Junction, MD

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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Grand Prairie, TX

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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Philadelphia, PA

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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Kansas City, KS

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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Atlanta, GA

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Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 17 - Stockton, CA


Public Utilities Specialist
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Public Utilities Specialist

Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy
Jan 09 - Spokane, WA

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Public Utilities Specialist

Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy
Jan 09 - Spokane, WA


Human Resources Management
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Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Dec 27 - California


Agricultural Program Specialist
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Agricultural Program Specialist

Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture
Jan 03 - College Station, TX


Information Technology Management
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IT Specialist

Social Security Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 23 - Woodlawn, MD

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IT Specialist

Social Security Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Dec 23 - Woodlawn, MD

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IT Specialist (APPSW)

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Jan 06 - Washington, DC

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IT Specialist

Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jan 06 - Salt Lake City, UT

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IT Specialist

Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jan 06 - Salt Lake City, UT

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IT Specialist (APPSW)

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Jan 06 - Washington, DC


Contracting
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Contract Specialist

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Oct 02 - United States


Academic Affairs
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Lab Specialist

University of Utah
Jan 04 - Salt Lake City, UT

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Lab Specialist

University of Utah
Jan 04 - Salt Lake City, UT


Transportation Specialist
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COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
Oct 18 - Fairchild AFB, WA

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FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST TITLE 32 PERMANENT

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
Apr 12 - Newington, NH


Miscellaneous Administration
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Administrative Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Dec 31 - Washington, DC


Provosts
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University Program Specialist (First Year Experience Specialist)

Fayetteville State University
Jan 09 - Fayetteville, NC


General Arts
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Communication Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Dec 31 - Lanham, MD

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Communication Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Dec 31 - Lanham, MD


Academics
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Administrative Specialist

Florida Gulf Coast University
Dec 10 - Florida



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