Can I apply to National Guard positions on USAJobs if I'm in the Army Reserve?

You can but many require that you also join the Guard/Reserve. If you're currently active and looking to go reserve component, then it may fit you.

You need to check to posting, most always say you would need to join the NG.

Best bet is tour of duty with announcements saying your branch of service

I was told that if the job is say WG-10 and those are generally National guard and same with Reserve jobs. But I have seen exceptions to policy. I was Guard who transitioned to reserve and I was told to come back to work my WG job so, anything is possible.

Read The job description closely They normally spell out just who can and cannot apply for the job and what they want you to be able to do! And SSG Todd is right they normally want you to join that unit! Good luck!

Read The job description closely They normally spell out just who can and cannot apply for the job and what they want you to be able to do! And SSG Todd is right they normally want you to join that unit! Good luck!

Read the requirements for the job on USAJOBS. Most of them include people who are eligible to serve in the National Guard. The upshot is you could apply, but you would have to become a memes of the NG before you could start the job. We have people do it all the time, usually transferring between states, but the same rule would apply to an AR soldier.

Shouldn't matter as long as it's not dual status. Why not switch over țo the dark side and join the guard?

You're also going to want to check that the job is actually open to your area.

Usually, USAJobs postings for dual-status technicians will show areas of consideration. For example:

1. On -board technicians (lateral transfers)
2. M-Day Soldiers looking to become FT
3. Everyone else

Not all jobs allow for new people to come on.

I don't know much about the Reserve side of the house, but it's not a problem in the Guard. I'm a Dual Status Technician, meaning that I'm a DA Civilian during the week making GS pay, and still a traditional M-Day Soldier on drill weekends. My MOS has to be compatible with my tech job, but that's not too difficult. I am in two entirely different units with separate UICs.