GS-what??

I'm actually an RN here in San Antonio and am active duty USAF.

There is also a locality supplement for RNs here that's quite good.

Please keep in mind the federal furloughs are beginning in the next week; this may put a snag in your job search. I also know there are various hiring freezes in place for an unannounced amount of time, so even if a job is listed as open they may not be able to hire anyone to fill it until directed by the Pentagon.

Oh ok.. Thx for the link and for the speedy reply. I am very excited to be leaving Alaska!! Do you know anything about the 1 yr timeline to get hired?

As I was saying, there is currently a hiring freeze in effect in many areas of civilian Federal employment. I wouldn't be surprised if it took a year to get hired. But I'd apply anyway and at least get the process started.

(They can advertise for the positions whether there's a freeze in place or not, and yes, that seems unfair. I agree with you.)

I worked with a lady who was an LVN, we were contractors for 6yrs but the contract was coming to a end. They told us that they had 2 GS positions. It took them more then a year to put us in those slots & we already worked there. Background, finger prints labs everything done. So yes I would start applying. Good luck!! This happened October 2012.