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Federal Government
USAJOBS http://www.usajobs.gov The major site for federal government job vacancy announcements maintained by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. Includes information about application procedures including downloadable versions of the OF-612 application form http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp (Scroll down) All About KSAs http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/whatksa.html http://www.makingthedifference.org/federaljobs/ksawriting.shtml Guides for how to write the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities part of an application for federal employment. You must learn how to prepare this part of your application or your chances of getting an interview are severely diminished. Federal Style Resume What to include:http://www.fbijobs.gov/031.asp#3 http://www.nps.gov/training/tel/Guides/Federal_Resume_pg_20060407.pdf For above site, general information starts on page 22. Samples are on pages 7-13, 15. How to Get a Job in the Federal Government http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/employ/govtjob/fedjob.htm Federal Opportunities for People with Disabilities http://vimeo.com/41518783 A video created by the Partnership for Public Service. Password: calltoservewebinar In addition, the Department of Defense has a Live Chat at http://www.godefense.com and a Call Center where individuals can speak with Human Resources Specialists at 1.888.363.4872. ABCs of Federal Schedule A for Candidates with Disabilities http://www.careers.umd.edu/ ABCs_of_Federal_Schedule_A_for_Candidates_with_Disabilities.pdf Also: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/ I_am_disabled._Who_can_I_contact_for_assistance%3F Directory of Selective Placement Program Coordinators: http://apps.opm.gov/sppc_directory/ https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities Best Places to Work in the Federal Government-2011 Edition http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings The Partnership for Public Service surveyed 266,000 federal employees to determine the level of satisfaction with individual agencies. Red, White, and Blue Careers: Finding a Great Job in the Federal Government http://www.calltoserve.org The Partnership for Public Service, a non-partisan organization dedicated to revitalizing the federal civil service, has established this Web site to promote federal employment. Download the booklet. Top Federal Salaries http://www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index.asp Charts for the basic salary progression including special rates for certain localities and occupations. Federal Agencies Directory http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/ Identify possible agencies and find the employment, job, or career section on their Web sites. University of Maryland's Federal Semester Program http://www.federalsemester.umd.edu Open to students from all majors, this year-long program combines a fall academic seminar with a spring internship. Supplementary courses, field trips and other out-of-class events help students deepen their understanding of the federal government and the policymaking process. Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates to Federal Careers Pathways is the federal government's new program to help students and recent graduates obtain internships, employment upon graduation, and Federal Management Fellowships. FAQs: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pathways_FAQs Additional Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads Fact Sheet: http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/interns Job Information for Students http://www.usajobs.gov/StudentJobs The federal government's gateway for information about part-time, summer, and internship positions in the federal government. Making the Difference http://www.makingthedifference.org/index.shtml Resources especially for students from the Partnership for Public Service. Internship Opportunities in the Federal Government http://watt.house.gov/images/stories/Internship_Opportunities_2012.pdf Congressman Melvin L. Watt has compiled a list of internship and volunteer opportunities in the federal government. Federal Job Titles-Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/gshbkocc.pdf It's a lot easier to find a federal job if you have some possible position titles in mind. Part I (pages 1-102) lists the "series" or occupational group for professional positions. Some examples are interior design (GS-1008), paralegal (GS-0950), entomology (GS-0414), electrical engineering (GS-0850), training instruction (GS-1712). Use the outline (p. 13) or the alphabetical index (p. 97) to find more. Federal Laboratories http://www.federallabs.org/labs Locate a federal government lab by type or location. Top Getting a Security Clearance http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A52768-2003Feb10?language=printer ClearanceJobs.com http://www.clearancejobs.com/ Careers in Intelligence—Association of Foreign Intelligence Officers http://www.afio.com Intelligence Careers http://www.intelligence.gov/index.html Sponsored by the U.S. government. Federal Jobs Digest http://www.jobsfed.com Online listings of federal jobs from the newspaper of the same name. FedWorld http://www.fedworld.gov Designed to be the most comprehensive source of information about government agencies and federal employment opportunities. Federal Telephone Directories http://www.info.gov/phone.htm Identify federal employees for networking opportunities, agency sub-units, and phone numbers. Top RC Jobs-Your Capital Job Source http://www.rcjobs.com A job site sponsored by Roll Call, a private newspaper about Congressional activities and public policy. Not a lot of job postings but still valuable for finding lobbying, research, and policy jobs in associations, advocacy groups, and perhaps on the Hill. U. S. House of Representatives http://cao.house.gov/careers.shtml Largely administrative and technical jobs. For jobs with representatives or committees, contact each one individually. House Democrats Resume Bank http://www.democraticwhip.gov/resumes House GOP Job Bank http://carter.house.gov/gop-job-bank HillZoo http://www.hillzoo.com Jobs on Capitol Hill. U.S. Department of State Careers Home page for State Department careers site. http://www.careers.state.gov/ Foreign Service Officer http://careers.state.gov/officer/ Foreign Service Officer Test Study Guide http://fsotstudyguide.com/ Presidential Management Fellows Program Early Deadline https://www.pmf.opm.gov This is a 2-year leadership training program of the U.S. government designed to attract outstanding graduate students (master's and doctoral level) about to graduate from ANY ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE to leadership and management positions in most federal agencies. It is a great way to advance quickly to a high-ranking permanent position in the federal government. U. S. Government Manual http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html Brief overviews of the major federal executive departments and independent agencies. Service Opportunities Supported with Federal Funds Peace Corps: http://www.peacecorps.gov Americorps: http://www.americorps.gov City Year: http://www.cityyear.org Early Deadline Serve in a school as tutor, mentor, role mode,l and leader of after-school programs in one of 20 U.S. locations. Teach for America: http://www.teachforamerica.org - Independent, but receives some federal funding. Top U. S. Dept. of Defense Civilian Jobs http://www.go-defense.com U. S. Army Civilian Personnel Online http://www.cpol.army.mil Major Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Air Force Office of Special Investigations http://www.osi.andrews.af.mil Defense Intelligence Agency http://www.dia.mil Drug Enforcement Administration http://www.usdoj.gov/dea Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.fbijobs.gov Postal Inspection Service https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/employment/positions.aspx Pentagon Force Protection Agency http://www.pfpa.mil Secret Service http://www.secretservice.gov Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Internship http://www.fletc.gov/student-information/college-intern-program Local Military Recruitment Offices Air Force:http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/ Army: http://www.goarmy.com/locate-a-recruiter.html Coast Guard: http://www.gocoastguard.com/get-the-answers/find-a-recruiter Marines: Washington DC and Maryland Officer Selection Office -- http://www.dcmarineofficer.com/ Navy: http://www.navy.com/locator.html Top |
