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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an employment increase of 10 percent
over the 2008 - 2018 period in federal employment. This projection was made prior to
the passing of the new health care reform and banking regulatory legislation of
2010. The new health care legislation alone calls for the formation of 150 new
regulatory agencies and commissions, and the financial sector needs many new
regulatory personnel to manage failed banks and the Troubled Asset Relief
Program (TARP) funds allocated to rescue our financial system.
The federal government now owns 60% of General Motors, Fanny Mae and Freddie
Mac plus they took over 100% of the student loan program recently! Talk about
GROWTH. The increase in federal employment will far exceed these earlier
projections and there will be a substantial number of job openings as many
Federal workers are expected to retire over the next decade, although job
prospects are expected to vary by occupation.
Uncle Sam is this countries largest employer and hires about 2 % of the total
civilian workforce and the federal sector is growing at its fastest pace in
decades. Over the past two years total federal civil service has
increased 10%, an additional 182,629 jobs. The diversity of work and
the ability to transfer to other agencies and locations further improves your
chances
Staffing levels in Federal Government are subject to change in the long run
because of changes in public policies as legislated by the Congress, which
affect spending levels and hiring decisions for the various departments and
agencies. In general, over the coming decade, domestic programs are likely to
create a substantial increase in employment.
While there will be growth in many occupations over the coming decade, demand
will be especially strong for specialized workers in areas related to public
health, information security, scientific research, law enforcement, and
financial services. As a larger share of the U.S. population enters the older
age brackets, demand for healthcare will increase. This will lead to a
substantial number of new jobs in Federal hospitals and other healthcare
facilities for registered nurses and physicians and surgeons. In addition, as
cyber security becomes an increasingly important aspect of National defense,
rapid growth will occur among information technology specialists, such as
computer and information research scientists, who will be needed to devise
defense methods, monitor computer networks, and execute security protocol.
Furthermore, as global activity in scientific development increases, the Federal
Government will add many physical science, life science, and engineering workers
to remain competitive. Aside from these specific areas, numerous new jobs in
other occupational areas will arise as the diverse Federal workforce continues
to expand.
As financial and business transactions face increased scrutiny, a substantial
number of compliance officers and claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
will be added to Federal payrolls. In addition, as the population grows and
national security remains a priority, many new law enforcement officers, such as
detectives and criminal investigators will be needed.
Job prospects in the Federal government are expected to vary by occupation.
Over the next decade, a significant number of workers are expected to retire,
which will create a large number of job openings. This may create favorable
prospects in certain occupations, but jobseekers may face competition for
positions in occupations with fewer retirements, or for popular jobs that
attract many applicants.
Competition for Federal positions generally increases during times of
economic uncertainty, when workers seek the stability of Federal employment. In
general, employment in the Federal government is considered to be relatively
stable because it is less susceptible than private industries to fluctuations in
the economy.
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