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When I ask political appointees of either party what surprises them about government service, one answer consistently comes back: the talent and dedication of the civil servants they are working with.

That's reassuring, of course, but also sad and a bit scary. Sad because their surprise reflects how little many Americans expect of their federal government. Scary because such competence as exists in government is at risk: In the next four years, 600,000 federal jobs — close to one-third of the government — will need to be filled.

But, says Stier, there are a few little problems standing in the way. The government has no strategy for identifying the talent it will need. Its hiring process is a ghastly and, to most young people, incomprehensible swamp.

Washington Post: “The Federal Government’s Broken Hiring System”

From the new director of Federal Government Hiring:
John Berry had told the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on the federal workforce, Postal Service and District of Columbia that his overall assessment was "pretty bleak."
When it comes to Uncle Sam's recruiting efforts, he has a "tool belt, but no tools in it," Berry said. Sam stumbles when he tries to hire people because some of his job announcements appear to be written in "language from the lost city of Atlantis," Berry added.
The government is working to improve these problems, but that won't help you today.

We can help you navigate the current system to get hired as soon as possible.

Why You Need Help getting a Federal Job

usajobs.gov is the federal governments hiring website. It has MOST (not all) of the open positions within the United States government on any given day. Government jobs are especially great to have now, but with this tough economy, there is a lot of competition for them.

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USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site

Alison Wardle knows how to beat a recession.

The master's candidate, working toward a degree in public policy in GW's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, plans to bypass Wall Street and law firms in hopes of getting a job in public service.

Once mired in a reputation of bureaucracy and low pay, the public service sector is quickly gaining popularity due to a weakening economy and President Barack Obama's call to service.

"We will ask Americans to serve," Obama said during a speech on the campaign trail in July. "We will create new opportunities for Americans to serve. And we will direct that service to our most pressing challenges."

Even before the national unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent in March, many college students were worried about finding a job after graduation. Calling the government the "hot" new place to work, Wardle likes the stability the government will be able to offer with her future job.

Graduates drawn to public service careers

Federal employees who are more engaged in their work can improve government efficiency and save agencies money, according to speakers at Government Executive's Excellence in Government conference in Washington on Monday.

"I think supervisors at every level can have an enormous impact on an organization just by changing their behavior a little bit," said Anne Marelli, a senior research analyst at the Merit Systems Protection Board. "You have to bring an employee psychologically into the work environment."

Cynthia Heckman, chief human capital officer for the Government Accountability Office, credited a range of employee engagement programs for helping the oversight agency cut costs. Heckman said efforts such as group mentoring, job transition programs for workers moving to other positions within GAO and an agencywide review of the performance appraisal system that solicited employee feedback, provided them with an incentive to work harder.

Enthusiastic federal employees could save government money

California and North Carolina in March posted their highest jobless rates in at least three decades, as unemployment increased in all but a handful of states during the month, the Labor Department said Friday.

California's unemployment rate jumped to 11.2% in March, while North Carolina rose to 10.8%, the highest for both since the U.S. government began a comprehensive tally of state joblessness in 1976.

The state-by-state employment figures showed only a few states avoiding the deterioration seen nationwide. Unemployment rose in 46 states during the month, and 12 states plus the District of Columbia posted unemployment rates in March that were significantly higher than the 8.5% nationwide figure the government released earlier this month.

WSJ: Jobless Rate Climbs in 46 States, With California at 11.2%

Have Basic Microsoft Skills? If so, you probably qualify for a Government Office Job

The US Government is actively seeking candidates to fill 424 Office Jobs:
Incumbent serves as a member of the Administrative Team and provides technical support on administrative matters. Prepares procurement documents and makes purchases with government credit card. Performs clerical duties related to timekeeping, payroll, travel and filing, utilizing various software packages including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Receives and distributes incoming mail. Answers telephones and responds to routine questions, relays messages, as necessary; greets and assists visitors to the office. Serves as travel coordinator arranging and preparing travel authorizations and vouchers for the Administrative Division and other staff, as appropriate; receives, prepares and transmits electronic messages and documents through the electronic mail system.

Office Jobs with the US Government

NATIONAL PARK, FOREST SERVICE AND OTHER OUTDOOR JOBS

Have you ever visited the verdant mountains of the Appalachians, marveled at the power of the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, or walked across a
glacier in Alaska and wondered what it would be like to work in such a majestic setting? Well, look no further than JobMonkey’s Great Outdoors Employment site! Here you’ll find out all you’ll ever need to know about working for the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, private park concessionaire companies, and environmental organizations.

National Park, Forest Service and Great Outdoor Jobs

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