USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 4 tools to Get Announcement Text, Get Code List, Get Historic Joas, and more
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect USAJOBS (OPM) through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK
The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 4 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="USAJOBS (OPM) Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with USAJOBS (OPM). "
"You have access to 4 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from USAJOBS (OPM)"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server
Connect to the official USAJOBS (Office of Personnel Management) database to explore federal career opportunities through your AI agent. This server provides comprehensive access to the federal hiring ecosystem.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 4 tools from USAJOBS (OPM) through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries USAJOBS (OPM), another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Active Job Search — Query live job announcements using keywords, locations, salary ranges, and hiring paths (e.g., Veterans, Students, Public).
- Historic Data Retrieval — Access bulk data for current and past job opportunity announcements (JOAs) for trend analysis or research.
- Detailed Job Analysis — Fetch full text for specific announcements, including detailed summaries, duties, and qualification requirements.
- Reference Data — Retrieve valid codes for occupational series, agency subelements, pay plans, and more to refine your searches.
The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 4 USAJOBS (OPM) tools available for OpenAI Agents SDK
When OpenAI Agents SDK connects to USAJOBS (OPM) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-jobs, career-search, public-sector, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get announcement text on USAJOBS (OPM)
for historic JOAs. Retrieve long text fields for current and past job postings
Get code list on USAJOBS (OPM)
No auth required. Retrieve valid values and codes for filtering search results
Get historic joas on USAJOBS (OPM)
Supports pagination via continuationtoken. Retrieve bulk data for current and past job postings
Search jobs on USAJOBS (OPM)
You can filter by keyword, location, job category, and more. Search for currently open job announcements on USAJOBS
Connect USAJOBS (OPM) to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire USAJOBS (OPM) into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install the SDK
pip install openai-agents in your Python environmentReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comRun the script
python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with USAJOBS (OPM) through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
USAJOBS (OPM) + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query USAJOBS (OPM), process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries USAJOBS (OPM), another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through USAJOBS (OPM) tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query USAJOBS (OPM) to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Example Prompts for USAJOBS (OPM) in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with USAJOBS (OPM) immediately.
"Search for active Software Engineer jobs in Washington, DC with a minimum salary of $100,000."
"Get the full duties and qualifications for announcement number 784521900."
"List the occupational series codes for Information Technology positions."
Troubleshooting USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting USAJOBS (OPM) to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
USAJOBS (OPM) + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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