Jobs in Government
Resources for finding and getting jobs in government. Links to hundreds of federal, state and local job vacancy and information web sites. Also, resources for federal employees.
Veterans' Preference in U.S. Government Job Hiring
Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to U.S. government jobs. Recognizing their sacrifice, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking Federal employment from being penalized for their time in military service.
Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to U.S. government jobs. Recognizing their sacrifice, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking Federal employment from being penalized for their time in military service.
Applying for U.S. Government Jobs
The federal government is the largest single employer in the united States, with almost 2 million civilian workers. About 1.6 million are full-time permanent employees. contrary to popular belief, five of six federal employees work outside the Washington, D.C. area, in locations across the U.S. and even abroad. When you apply for a job in federal government, there are some specific instructions you need to follow in order to give your application best chance of winning an interview.
The federal government is the largest single employer in the united States, with almost 2 million civilian workers. About 1.6 million are full-time permanent employees. contrary to popular belief, five of six federal employees work outside the Washington, D.C. area, in locations across the U.S. and even abroad. When you apply for a job in federal government, there are some specific instructions you need to follow in order to give your application best chance of winning an interview.
Government Job Hiring Set to Soar
Over the next three years, the federal government -- the nation's largest employer -- is projected to hire nearly 193,000 new employees to fill "mission critical" positions in almost every occupational field, according to an new report from the non-profit Partnership for Public Service.
Over the next three years, the federal government -- the nation's largest employer -- is projected to hire nearly 193,000 new employees to fill "mission critical" positions in almost every occupational field, according to an new report from the non-profit Partnership for Public Service.
Airport Security Screeners Face Labor Problems
Airport security screeners are paid an average of $30,000 per year. In a Morningstar article, aviation consultant Michael Boyd, after referring to the screener's job as "menial labor," stated "These are people who paw through luggage." On the other hand, "those people" are pawing through luggage looking for things that explode.
Airport security screeners are paid an average of $30,000 per year. In a Morningstar article, aviation consultant Michael Boyd, after referring to the screener's job as "menial labor," stated "These are people who paw through luggage." On the other hand, "those people" are pawing through luggage looking for things that explode.
Government to Offer Jobs Rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan
Looking for a challenging civilian job in which you can serve our country while making a true contribution to world peace? If so, SOFIA - Support Our Friends in Iraq and Afghanistan - a branch of the Department of Defense may have just the job for you.
Looking for a challenging civilian job in which you can serve our country while making a true contribution to world peace? If so, SOFIA - Support Our Friends in Iraq and Afghanistan - a branch of the Department of Defense may have just the job for you.
U.S. Government Job Finder - Openings by Job Category
Simply click on your area of interest or expertise, for a complete list of all job openings in that category. When the list appears, clicking on any job title will get you complete, detailed information on that job, including instructions on how to apply.
Simply click on your area of interest or expertise, for a complete list of all job openings in that category. When the list appears, clicking on any job title will get you complete, detailed information on that job, including instructions on how to apply.
Federal Agency Job Openings
Links to vacancy listings at dozens of Federal Agencies and offices
Links to vacancy listings at dozens of Federal Agencies and offices
Federal HotJobs - Must Hire
Need-to-Hire jobs as listed by the OPM.
Need-to-Hire jobs as listed by the OPM.
Federal Government Employee Benefits
Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of "family-friendly" benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Each agency is free to offer its own benefits package. Here is a list of the benefits available to permanent Federal employee.
Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of "family-friendly" benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Each agency is free to offer its own benefits package. Here is a list of the benefits available to permanent Federal employee.
Jobs In State Government
Links to government job openings and employment information in all 50 states and D.C. From your Mining Co. Guide.
Links to government job openings and employment information in all 50 states and D.C. From your Mining Co. Guide.
How to Work for the CIA
It seems everybody wants to work at the CIA, these days. From spies to textile workers, the Agency has openings, but do have the right stuff for them? Learn about jobs and working at the CIA right here.
It seems everybody wants to work at the CIA, these days. From spies to textile workers, the Agency has openings, but do have the right stuff for them? Learn about jobs and working at the CIA right here.
Student Jobs and Internship Programs
Descriptions and links to over 60 student job and internship programs in U.S. Government agencies open to all high-school and college students. These jobs and internships provide clearly defined learning goals as part of a closely monitored work experience. Earn while you learn!
Descriptions and links to over 60 student job and internship programs in U.S. Government agencies open to all high-school and college students. These jobs and internships provide clearly defined learning goals as part of a closely monitored work experience. Earn while you learn!
OPM Director Touts Careers in Public Service
The U.S. Federal Government is quietly but quickly becoming the employer of choice for American's just entering the workforce, according to Office of Personnel Management Director Kay Coles James.
The U.S. Federal Government is quietly but quickly becoming the employer of choice for American's just entering the workforce, according to Office of Personnel Management Director Kay Coles James.