Federal Government Remote and Telework Job Opportunities

Many companies and governments now offer an expanded array of remote and telework options to attract competent employees. During the COVID crisis, work from home became the norm while traditional at-work activities basically ceased for the majority of Americans. Workers generally became accustomed to the new work ethic and the family friendly aspects of the …

Rural Mail Carrier’s & Their Compensation System (RRECS)

Rural Carriers generally start as part-time Rural Carrier Associates (RCAs). In most cases they are required to use their personal vehicles to deliver the mail. An Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of 93.5 cents per mile is added to their wage. As of Apr 3, 2023, the average weekly pay for a Rural Carrier in the …

Federal Internship Portal Now Available

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Labor, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently launched a new federal internship portal on USAJOBS. The Federal Internship Portal, located at https://intern.usajobs.gov, centralizes the application process for those seeking internships with the federal government. Current students or recent graduates may be eligible for federal …

Hiring Federal Air Marshals Nationwide – Apply Now

The TSA announced that it is hiring Federal Air Marshals to work in more than a dozen regions across the country including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Applications will be accepted from March 1-29, …

Government Shutdowns Can Create Job Opportunities!

Many seeking government jobs are searching for secure positions with good pay and benefits that many private sector companies don’t offer. Over the past 5 years there were several government shutdowns. When this happened, job hunters were hesitant to pursue federal civil service jobs. When government shuts down, essential employees continue working to maintain primary …

Student Internships, Recent Grads, & Fellows Civil Service Opportunities

More federal job opportunities are now available for current students, recent graduates, and those seeking fellowships in the federal civil service sector. These Pathway Programs are a great way to start your career or to simply explore agencies of interest. Many who take advantage of them are offered full time jobs upon graduation. The U.S. …

GS Pay Raise of 4.1% Approved For 2023

Federal Employees will receive an across-the-board pay raise of 4.1% in 2022, plus an additional locality pay adjustment. The 4.1% pay raise 2023 charts are now available along with all special rates. Review the locality pay area definitions outlining the pay rates for all regions nationwide. If you are employed in the federal sector, use the 2023 Federal Employee’s …

2023 Leave Record & Schedule Tracker

Federal employees can use this comprehensive 2023 leave record to track their annual and sick leave, comp, and credit hours used throughout the year. It is designed for active federal employees, from new hires to those in mid to late career that are planning their retirement and need to establish realistic target retirement dates. I …

Careers and Internships with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is primarily responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats. They manage federal programs related to migratory birds, endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and marine mammals, and inland sport fisheries. They are a division of the Department of the Interior and employ 8,160 specialists and offers …

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Virtual Career Fair 2022

The FAA offers a cross section of high paying jobs to support Air Traffic nationwide including air traffic controllers, system specialists, engineers, administrative staff, trainers, and so much more. There are many lucrative high paying job opportunities in the FAA for those who seek them out. I worked 30 plus years with the FAA starting …