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More Sources for Your Search
- USAJobs
from OPM
- ...web page from the Office of Personnel
Management with the official job listings for the
Federal Government and the salary charts, resume
info, etc. Very nice. Make this your first
stop if you are looking for a job with the Federal
Government. Almost everyone is required to post all
open positions here, so it will save you a lot of
time and effort. However, since many departments and
agencies list openings on their own web sites, we
have provided a short list of
sources to help you locate and connect with
these individual sites.
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Studentjobs.gov
- ... from OPM and the Dept. of Education's
Student Financial Assistance office. "This Web site
is designed to be your one stop for information you
need to find the job you want in the Federal
Government. Whether you’re in high school, college,
or graduate school, you could be eligible for a
variety of special opportunities for students in the
Federal government. [...] Most Federal agencies are
required to post vacancies on this database; and
Studentjobs.gov has gathered information on the
agencies that aren't required to post their
vacancies at Other Job Opportunities, giving you the
most comprehensive access to Federal job
opportunities available. Learn about co-ops,
internships, summer employment, the Outstanding
Scholars Program, volunteer opportunities, and
plenty of temporary and permanent part-time and
full-time jobs." Search for jobs, post a profile for
auto-matching, post your resume, learn about the
many government agencies and department, and link to
those who aren't required to post their information
in OPM's central database, USAJobs.
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FedWorld Federal Jobs page
- ... searchable database of Federal job listings.
It will connect you to
USAJobs at
OPM to read the full announcements.
These list Federal job openings, but they are published by
private companies and organizations. You may find additional
listings under General State Sources.
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Federal Computer Week Career Channels
- FCW is the magazine for IS/IT in the US
Government. The Career Channels includes very brief
job announcements for IT positions in the Federal
government. (check USAjobs for fuller
announcements.) Looks like these update weekly on
Tuesday.
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federalgovernmentjobs.us
- ...free site which replicates the job listings
posted by the Feds in their own sites, but this is a
bit cleaner and less reliant on you knowing exactly
what you are looking for. Search by title or by
location. One note: the layout of the specific job
listings includes a lot of white space, so scroll
down the page to view the whole listing. All
applications must go through the cited application
source, not this site.
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Federal Job Source Federal Openings Nationwide
- ...great listing of links to many Federal
agencies, provided by the Internet Job Source
- Federal Jobs
Digest
- ...private resource for listings of Federal
jobs. Nicely arranged by job group (science,
administration, law enforcement.) Unfortunately you
must register and submit your resume in order to
search the jobs for free. No resume, then $10 for 30
days.
- FedGuide.com,
The Federal Personnel Guide
- ...published by the Key Communications Group,
Inc., this site features information and good
excerpts on all facets of employment and work in the
Federal Government, including jobs with the USPS and
the Civil Service Program.
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GovExec.com Jobs and Careers
- ...A service of Government Executive Magazine,
this site features a weekly Federal Career Corner,
salary and training information, and OPM job
listings for Senior Executives. The Help for Federal
Employees link provides access to several
non-government sites of interest to federal
government job seekers, including a guidebook for
resume writing, Federal Personnel Guide, and other
helpful resources.
- USA.gov
- ..."Your Guide to Government Services." Easy way
to get to what you need from the Feds, including
links to agencies, etc.
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Stephen Barr's Federal Diary
- This column appears Sunday through Friday in the
Metro Section of the
Washington
Post and is a great source of current
information on the happenings that affect employees
and employment with the Federal Government. Among
his daily reports are frequent announcements of new
openings and who to contact for more information, so
this is a great place to watch for good news.
- The
Resume Place
- Kathryn Kraemer Troutman, author of the
Federal Resume Guidebook, gives you great
information on creating your Federal or private
sector resume. She also covers areas such as the
application process, the KSA, and other unique areas
involved in seeking work with the Feds.
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The United States Government Manual
- ... several editions of who's who in our
government. The manual covers agencies in all three
branches of the government as well as
"quasi-official agencies; international
organizations in which the United States
participates; and boards, commissions, and
committees." Agency descriptions include main
officials, the agency's purpose and history, its
activities, and a section entitled "Sources of
Interest," which gives information such as
employment, publications, and other activities
of interest to the general public. Each section of
the document is available in text or .pdf format.
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Official US Executive Branch Web Sites
- ... this list is from the Library of Congress
You may also want to check our
Capitol
Hill & Public Affairs Jobs and
The
Federal Judiciary System
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Including the branches of the United States
Armed Forces
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DefenseLink Careers
- ... the official website of the U.S. Department of
Defense, developed to serve as the starting point for
finding U.S. military information online. This page
lists links to Civilian Job Opportunities as well as the
Recruiting Sites for all branches of the military. There
are several sources for these listings, so this serves
as a nice central resource. To learn more about the
Department of Defense and U.S. Military, review the
Defense Almanac, found under Publications.
- Go-Defense,
Civilian Jobs in the US Department of Defense
- ...operated by the Defense Applicant Assistance
Office (DAAO), this site is designed to assist persons
pursuing civilian positions with the US Department of
Defense. The site includes information on the many
civilian occupations available and then outlines
opportunities for experienced professionals, new college
graduates, veterans, and disabled veterans.
- Today’s
Military
- ... a one-stop center for all the information needed
to explore the U.S. Military Services, opportunities
available in the military, and military life. There are
many ways to access the information here, including the
links at the top of the page (What It Is, What It’s
Like, What You Get, How to Decide, Next Steps),
selecting from the menu of quick links in the middle of
the page, or by selecting the information you’d like to
see based on who you are (parents, teacher, or
student/person considering serving.) They encourage
people to really consider whether the military is a good
choice before enlisting, and offer suggestions to guide
a person in this decision-making process.
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Connect to each service's web site for more information
on military service opportunities, benefits of a
military career, and recruiter locations. We also have
information for
Musicians interested in the Military's Musical
Organizations.
- GoArmy the
U.S. Army Recruiting Home Page
- "Be all you can be!" Call 1-800-USA-ARMY, fill
in the handy online form or send e-mail to the
appropriate contact for more information about
careers in the U.S. Army. Their
Army's main site
has terrific information about this service.
- Navy.com,
Opportunities with the U.S. Navy
- Call 1-800-USA-NAVY, click on the "Send me info"
button online, or check out the
Navy's website
for more information about life in the Navy.
- U.S. Air
Force
- The link for information on Careers in the USAF
is right on the front page. For more information,
explore the website, fill in the online form or call
1-800-423-USAF. You can also check out the
USAF official website
for more information on this branch of the military.
- U.S. Marines.
- If this doesn't answer all your questions, then
check out their
official web site, contact a USMC Recruiter or
call (800) MARINES for more information.
- Go Coast
Guard
- Actually a division of the Department of
Homeland Security, the Coast Guard ensures safe and
efficient marine transportation, works to enforce
law and treaties on the seas, protects our nation's
borders and provides for the national defense. You
can learn even more from their
official website
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This section includes information on private employers and
organizations who work with or produce defensive goods which
may be used by the U.S. and other governments.
- Jane's Defence
Section
- ...news and info on the defence industry. Includes a
glossary, picture and video galleries, and a career
center run by Monster.com
- Women in Defense
- "Women In Defense (WID), A National Security
Organization, an affiliate of the National Defense
Industrial Association, cultivates and supports the
advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of
national security. A non-profit organization, WID was
established to provide women a formal environment for
professional growth through networking, education, and
career development." Besides the obvious support and
networking opportunities provided by this group, they
also offer a scholarship designed "to provide financial
assistance to further educational objectives of women
who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning
careers in defense or national security areas. (This is
not law enforcement or criminal justice.)"
Information on manufacturer's of
Defense
Technology is also available.
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In addition to many jobs with the U.S. Government and the
Department of Defense, this category includes listings for
the many government contractors who need personnel with
security clearances to work on contracts but may not be in
the Defense industry.
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ClearanceJobs.com
- ...if you have a US government security clearance (a
very valuable qualification these days), then this site
is for you. "ClearanceJobs.com is a business that
matches job seekers that hold active or current
Department of Defense, Department of State, and
Department of Energy security clearances to hiring
employers and recruiters looking for skilled cleared
candidates." The jobs cover numerous job fields, levels,
and locations. You can search by keyword, minimum
clearance required, and location, or just view "All",
which is a lot.
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ClearedConnections
- ..."The online resource for security-cleared
professionals. [...] We connect Cleared Facilities (FCL)
with U.S. security-cleared professionals (PLC) looking
for security clearance jobs. These may include local,
state, or federal government jobs or security jobs in
the private sector in the US, Iraq, Afghanistan, or
elsewhere overseas." To protect you, employers who want
to be members of this site must be US Government
Agencies and Contractors who employer a Facility
Security Office and possess a Facility Clearance. Anyone
can search the listings without registering, but you
must register in order to apply for jobs posted here,
and yes, you must hold a current security clearance in
order to register and use this site.
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General State Sources |
The States | Other Sources
These may also have some listings for the Federal
government.
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Careers in Government
- ... a clearinghouse of information, resources
and jobs available in public sector organizations in
America and abroad. Provides access to all kinds of
jobs in government and the public sector, including
positions with many county and municipal agencies.
Search by keyword and other criteria, or by employer
and location. Register to have job postings of
interest automatically e-mailed to you or to submit
your resume. Also included is a helpful list of
related associations.
- GovJobs
- ...jobs in all kind of government positions
(local, state, Feds, military, etc). You can do a
quicksearch on the front page or go to the real job
search board to specify a location. My only problem
with this site is I am seeing jobs that are up to a
year old, so check the dates before you apply.
- GovtJob.Net
- ... provides a centralized online source of jobs
available in local government nationally. In the
contents frame, click on the job descriptor that
interests you and view the employment opportunities
in the frame on your right. Sponsored by the Local
Government Institute (LGI).
- Govtjobs.com
- ..."Agencies listing positions with govtjobs.com
include cities, counties, states, executive search
firms, advertising agencies and other governmental
jurisdictions."
The follow list links directly to the recruiting pages
for each government or agency listed. Many more are
provided by the
Statejobs.com and can be found through that service.
Alabama ||
Alaska
|| Arizona ||
Arkansas
|| California ||
Colorado ||
Connecticut ||
Delaware
District of
Columbia and the
Metro-Washington
(DC) Council of Governments
Florida ||
Georgia ||
Hawaii ||
Idaho ||
Illinois
(plus
internships) ||
Indiana ||
Iowa
Kansas
|| Kentucky ||
Louisiana ||
Maine ||
Maryland ||
Massachusetts
Michigan ||
Minnesota ||
Mississippi ||
Missouri ||
Montana
|| Nebraska ||
Nevada
New
Hampshire ||
New Jersey || New
Mexico || New York
|| North
Carolina
North Dakota ||
Ohio || Oklahoma
|| Oregon ||
Pennsylvania
(plus
internships) ||
Rhode Island
South Carolina ||
South Dakota ||
Tennessee ||
Texas
|| Utah ||
Vermont
Virginia || Washington
|| West
Virginia ||
Wisconsin ||
Wyoming
Other Sources for Jobs in State
and Local Governments
The following resources will help you find the many
state, local, and regional government bodies that
oversee the various bits and pieces that make up the
United States, including the territorial and tribal
governing bodies.
- State
and Local Government on the NET
- ...marvelous collection of link to official
government web sites in the U.S. Also includes the
U.S. territories, Tribal governments, and many
additional resources.
-
Library of Congress State & Local Government
- Links to and information on our state and local
governments, collected online by the Library of
Congress.
- NASCIO
- NASCIO represents state chief information
officers and information resource executives and
managers from the 50 states, six U. S. territories,
and the District of Columbia. Resources on this site
include their State Search, State Profiles, and the
list of Chief Information Officers for each state.
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BENEFIT Information
Thrift Savings Plan
Site
The below web site contains screen fillable
pdf forms that can be used for all types of leave requests. http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/html/formindx.htm
http://www.dia.mil/
Army
Civilian Personnel Online
http://cpol.army.mil/va/scripts/public.html
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
The Department of the Army Pamphlet 690-950 -
Career Program Referral
Registration and Administration dated 15 February
2002 and Army Regulation
690-950 - Career Management dated 31 December 2001
websites are as follows:
(note: Acrobat Reader is needed to read or print
these files)
http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/p690_950.pdf
(DA Pamphlet 690-950)
http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r690_950.pdf
(AR 690-950)
| Civil Service and Military have
special benefits for Naturalization
"Expeditious
naturalization under Section 319(b) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) exempts certain spouses of U.S.
Government employees from the otherwise-applicable residence
and physical presence requirements of naturalization."
(Most do not know
this!) |
| FAQ
http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/rsrcs/pubs/19538.htm
Q: Does the Department of State
require spouses to become U.S. citizens?
A: No, not any longer.
Q: Does the Department offer help
to spouses who wish to naturalize?
A: Yes. The Family Liaison Office assists Department
of State family members eligible for expeditious
naturalization under Section 319(b) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which exempts
certain spouses of U.S. Government employees from
the otherwise-applicable residence and physical
presence requirements of naturalization.
(Naturalization under Section 319(b) does not exempt
applicants from other requirements of
naturalization, such as good moral character,
knowledge of United States history and government,
and English language skills.) For a Department
employee's spouse to qualify under Section 319(b),
the employee must be a U.S. citizen "regularly
stationed abroad" as part of his or her employment.
Additionally, the applicant must be in the United
States at the time of naturalization and make a good
faith declaration of intent to take up residence
within the United States immediately upon the
termination of employment abroad by the U.S. citizen
spouse.
In order to qualify for FLO
assistance with an application for naturalization
under Section 319(b), the U.S. citizen employee must
have been paneled for an overseas posting or be
serving overseas with at least one year remaining on
the assignment at the time of naturalization, and
his or her eligible applicant spouse must have
Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (LPRA) status in the
United States. More details on the application
process can be found in the FLO publication
Naturalization under Immigration and Naturalization
Act Section 319(b).
Q: How long does the expeditious
naturalization process take?
A: Once the completed paperwork has been submitted
to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through
FLO, the
process takes on average six months.
Q: Why is this process called
"expeditious?" The applicant still has to wait on
average six months and the procedure is cumbersome.
A: The term "expeditious"
refers to the fact that an applicant eligible for
naturalization under Section 319(b) is not required
to satisfy the normal three-year residency
requirement generally applicable to applicants with
U.S. citizen spouses. Many foreign-born spouses are
newly married, have never lived in the United States
and, because of overseas assignment, may have
difficulty meeting the continuous three year
residency requirement. |
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Mike
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