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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Federal employee markets U.S. at employment event


Article Title: Federal employee markets U.S. at employment event
Article Snip:

"...A federal government job pays, and in more ways than one, she said. "As a result of retirements, we are doing a lot of hiring … a massive amount of hiring..."


Article Reference: www.rutlandherald.com

Re-Employed Federal Annuitant Amendment


Article Title: Senate Includes Re-Employed Federal Annuitant Amendment in Defense Bill
Article Snip:

"...would allow federal agencies to re-employ federal retirees on a limited, part-time basis without offset of annuity from salary..."


Article Reference: www.narfe.org

Monday, October 19, 2009

What's the difference between competitive vs. exempted service?


Article Title: What's the difference between competitive vs. exempted service?
Article Snip:

"...I'm a career federal employee in the competitive service and work with several lawyers who keep referring to their status as "excepted service." What is the difference between competitive and exempted service?..."


Article Reference: ohmygov.com

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Top 50 Jobs of the Future


Article Title: The Top 50 Jobs of the Future
Article Snip:

"...It’s always good to look in the local paper or check an online source for local job listings, but the government’s got some resources to help too. If you’re looking for a job or an internship with the federal government, you’ll find all openings announced to the public at USAJOBS...."


Article Reference: www.usa.gov

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Program allows students to pursue federal agency careers


Article Title: Program allows students to pursue federal agency careers
Article Snip:

"...The federal government recently awarded a $3 million, five-year grant to create the Great Plains National Security Education Consortium, which is led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...."


Article Reference: www.nptelegraph.com

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Software engineer lV Kwajalein Range Services LLC


Article Title: Software engineer lV
Kwajalein Range Services LLC

Article Snip:

"...KRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, No agencies please.

Company Information: US Army Contractor for Reagan Test Site
Located on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands in the Pacific. KRS provides the following benefits: the opportunity to qualify for a federal tax exclusion, medical/dental,life/AD&D, LT&ST disability, workers comp insurance, 401K, paid time off, annual leave, and housing/utilities.
Most overseas positions are 24 month contracts & unaccompanied, with company provided meals(no dependents/pets authorized).
..."


Article Reference: www.careerbuilder.com

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A federal hiring spree? When? Where?


Article Title: A federal hiring spree? When? Where?
Article Snip:

"...What is the first step in applying for a federal position? Visit www.USAjobs.gov to find all federal positions. Set up your account, post your resume, and sign up for alerts letting you know that jobs that interest you are available. When you post your resume, be sure to go over it with a fine-toothed comb -- no errors! Check back often and browse the website for good tips and hints on how to improve your results...."


Article Reference: www.examiner.com

Saturday, September 5, 2009

If you want an IT job, the U.S. is hiring -- big time


Article Title: If you want an IT job, the U.S. is hiring -- big time
Article Snip:

"...The average age of federal IT workers is 48, but that's not an exceptional age for the federal workforce. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management estimated last year that approximately 40% of federal employees will retire in the next five to 10 years...."


Article Reference: www.computerworld.com

Monday, August 10, 2009

"Intuitive Research and Technology" Employment


Article Title:
Article Snip:

"...INTUITIVE is seeking qualified engineers with experience in Theater Missile Defense, Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviation Development and Manufacturing and Weapon Systems sustainment. Candidates must be "top notch", must have excellent technical and communication skills and be a team player. For engineering positions, a degree from an ABET accredited program is required. INTUITIVE offers competitive salaries, benefits package and excellent opportunities for advancement. ..."


Article Reference: The Missile Defense Briefing

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Federal Employment Career Advice

Article Title: [PDF] Federal Employees give career advice
Snippet of Article: "...summarized what Federal employees perceive to be important career accelerators in the accompanying table. These accelerators provide practical strategies for employees to explore in terms of how to advance their careers, as well as identifying roles supervisors can play in helping them...."


Source: www.mspb.gov

Friday, July 31, 2009

FBI Support Services Technician (OA), GS 7

Article Title:

The FBI Support Services Technician position is a great place to start with the FBI. The announcement (DN-2009-0015) for this position opened two (2) days ago (July 29, 2009).
Article Snip: "...DUTIES: Provides assistance to Special Agents and joint task force
personnel within the field office region by conducting searches of
data bases. Provides telecommunications equipment support for a
variety of systems used throughout the office. Types and
transcribes a variety of documents to include a wide range of
correspondence, documents, and forms, as well as information
contained on various forms of audio and video electronic recorded
media generated by consensual and court-ordered criminal and
national security surveillance activities, witness interviews, and
other sources. Creates and maintains files and records. Receives,
sorts, delivers, and ships mail items...."


Article Reference: fbijobs.gov

Internal Revenue Agent Position

A Great Forum for Those Seeking the IRS Internal Revenue Agent Position
Article Title: Internal Revenue Agent Position
Article Snip: "...a place for those who want to talk about the Internal Revenue Agent Position hiring process and some of the frustrations with the IRS hiring process...."


Article Reference: federalsoup.com

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Interns clamor for government jobs


Article Title: Interns clamor for government jobs
Article Snip:

"...eager up-and-comers are increasingly willing to ply the dark, obscure corners of the federal government for summer employment...."


Article Reference: www.politico.com
Read More: Students Beware: Life Does Not Begin at 21: A Federal Government Pre-Employment Background Investigation Guidebook

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Missile Defense Agency Employment

MDA-09-EH-016

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The Missile Defense Agency has posted a Vacancy Announcement for a Supv Operations Research Analyst. The position is open to the public and is listed on USAJOBS under Vacancy Announcement Number MDA-09-EH-016. The position has a salary range from $78,359.00 to $133,985.00 USD per year. The vacancy closes 7/24/2009.


Reference: usajobs.gov

Sunday, July 5, 2009

U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available and How to Get One

Article Title: The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available & How to Get One (10th edition) (Book of US Government Jobs)
About this book:

"...latest information available for finding and applying for federal government jobs. The author and editors have over 110 years of combined federal government service. Considering that federal employees earn an average annual compensation of $106,871, including pay and benefits, compared to $53,288 in the private sector, according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, the federal sector is an attractive option for job seekers...."


Article Reference: The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available & How to Get One (10th edition) (Book of US Government Jobs)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Make sure employees don't work on breaks; burden's on them to prove they did


Article Title: Make sure employees don't work on breaks; burden's on them to prove they did
Article Snip:

"...If you find out employees are working during their meal periods, stop them. While you must pay for all time worked whether you approved it or not, you can and should discipline employees who work when you don’t want them to. That sends a clear message that you mean it when you say “no unauthorized overtime.”..."


Article Reference: www.businessmanagementdaily.com

Friday, June 12, 2009

Federal Employment Training Assistance


Article Title: Federal Employment Training Assistance
Article Snip:

"...The Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (ETA) funds job training programs to improve the employment prospects of adults, youth, and dislocated workers. These programs are delivered primarily by states through the One-Stop Career Center System. Training programs can vary from state to state depending on the skills that are needed to compete for jobs in the local area. All programs are aimed at boosting workers' employability and earnings. ETA's Web site provides a clickable map of One-Stop Centers' web sites for each state...."


Article Reference: www.dol.gov

Disability discrimination in the workplace


Article Title: Disability discrimination in the workplace
Article Snip:

"...by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors...."


Article Reference: www.examiner.com

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Federal Job


Article Title: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Federal Job
Article Snip:

"...The primary advantages of working for the federal government are generous benefits, solid pay, and relative job security, a combination that is challenging to find in the private sector..."


Article Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Homeland Security reviews contractor-federal employee balance


Article Title: Homeland Security reviews contractor-federal employee balance
Article Snip:

"...The Bush administration's efforts to open 425000 federal jobs to competition from the private sector led to complaints, particularly from federal employee..."


Article Reference: www.govexec.com