# Job search API Bring the posting into the brief. Read role details with the source link still attached. Our worked example searches US federal IT postings and returns agencies, locations, pay ranges and application deadlines. One dated US federal search. Application eligibility is set by each announcement. This example covers reading postings, with no application submitted. Provider in the worked example: 2s / USAJOBS. Price shown for this route: 0.3¢ per request. ## Choose a job source by coverage. The federal feed and a broad hiring index serve different searches. Their prices cover different datasets. Prices and access checked on 6 November 2026. | Option | Price and billing | Strength | Good to know | Access | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2s / USAJOBS (Through TaskFuel) | $0.003 / request. Per request from your TaskFuel balance. US federal IT job search, first page with three postings. | Structured federal announcements with source and application links. | US federal coverage; eligibility differs by announcement. | TaskFuel | | TheirStack (Direct provider API plan) | $49 / month. Direct API credit plan. 1,500 API credits/month. Own account; credits also cover other data products. | A broader job-posting index with company and technology filters. | A separate account and credit plan. This provider was not used for the worked example. | Direct | - [2s / USAJOBS: provider reference](https://2s.io/job/federal-search). Checked 2026-11-06. - [TheirStack: provider reference](https://theirstack.com/en/pricing). Checked 2026-11-06. ## What it can do ### Search US federal postings Filter by keyword, location or job series. Read employer, salary range, posting dates and the original announcement link. Price: $0.003 / tested request. ## A real example Tested on 2026-11-06 through 2s / USAJOBS. The response returned three roles with agency, locations, pay scales and source links. The first role and salary were cross-checked against its USAJOBS announcement. Your agent asked: Find the first three open US federal IT postings in job series 2210 Returned in this test: - Scope: US federal IT series 2210; three returned postings - First role: Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support), U.S. Pacific Fleet - Location / salary: San Diego, California; $121,585–$158,062 per year - Closing date: 9 November 2026, in the dated response - Source announcement: USAJOBS 891928900 Charged in this test: $0.003. One dated US federal search. Application eligibility is set by each announcement. This example covers reading postings, with no application submitted. ## Try the API request Use your TaskFuel API key as TASKFUEL_API_KEY in your terminal or server. Keep it out of browser code. ### 1. Check the price This request checks the price without paying. The exact request used in the dated example. ```sh curl --fail-with-body https://app.taskfuel.ai/v1/call \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TASKFUEL_API_KEY" \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data-binary @- <<'TASKFUEL_REQUEST' { "url": "https://2s.io/api/job/federal-search?jobCategoryCode=2210&resultsPerPage=3&sortField=OpenDate&sortDirection=Desc", "method": "GET", "dryRun": true } TASKFUEL_REQUEST ``` ### 2. Run the request Review amount_usd in the quote. To pay and run, change dryRun to false and add maxAmountUsd with that approved amount inside the same JSON object. Keep the inputs unchanged; this limit applies to one call. ### 3. Read the result Read data.items[].title, organization, locations, payScales, applicationClose and uri. The jobCategoryCode filter selects an occupational series. The source announcement contains hiring-path eligibility. [Setup and API reference](https://taskfuel.ai/docs/) · [Job polling and timeout recovery](https://app.taskfuel.ai/using.md) ## Connect your agent Read the [setup guide](https://taskfuel.ai/docs/setup/) and choose the connection your agent supports. Use one TaskFuel account and prepaid balance. Inspect the provider and request quote before a paid call, then review the returned response and recorded charge. ## When to use it ### Keep the announcement with the role. Your agent can place title, agency, location and source link in a short role brief. ### Read salary and deadline fields together. The dated response keeps the listed pay range and closing date next to each role. Eligibility remains in the original announcement. ## Questions ### What does this job search API example cover? US federal government postings from USAJOBS. The test requested job series 2210 and returned three IT roles. Other hiring data sources have different coverage. ### Does it search every private-sector job board? This example uses the federal feed. A broad private-sector index such as TheirStack is a different data source, with its own coverage and pricing. ### Does an open posting mean anyone can apply? Each announcement has eligibility and qualification requirements. The first test result included restricted hiring paths; its application link carries those details. ### Can I use USAJOBS directly? Yes. USAJOBS documents a direct Job Search API with API-key authentication. The source announcement is also readable on its public website. ### Does this submit applications? The tested operation reads postings and returns application links. No application was submitted. ### What did the job search cost? The federal search cost $0.003 on 6 November 2026. Your agent shows the price for your own request before it pays. ## Related tool guides - [Research the employer behind a posting](https://taskfuel.ai/tools/company-enrichment/) - [Read a professional profile](https://taskfuel.ai/tools/linkedin-profiles-without-account/) - [Find a work email for reviewed research](https://taskfuel.ai/tools/email-finder-api/) ## Reference - [Read this guide on the website](https://taskfuel.ai/tools/job-search-api/). - [Browse providers and capabilities](https://taskfuel.ai/catalog/). - [Pricing](https://taskfuel.ai/pricing/). - [Agent instructions](https://taskfuel.ai/llms.txt).