Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (Part 1)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a vast array of career paths available including all health care occupations and many support, administrative, and management opportunities. We will be doing a 6 part series about the VA and the tremendous opportunities that are available. The VA is the largest employer of medical specialties. However, there are other agencies …

Geographer (GS-0150) and Cartographer (GS-1370) Career Paths (USGS Part 3)

In the first part of this series we featured the USGS history, programs, and the economist (GS-0110) careers. In part 2 the ecologist (GS-0408) and chemist (GS-1320) careers were featured. In the final part of this series we will discuss the geographer (GS-0150) and cartographer (GS-1370) career paths. Geographer (GS-0150) Career Path This series includes …

Ecologist (GS-0408) and Chemist (GS-1320) Jobs With the USGS (Part 2)

In the first part of this series we featured the USGS history, programs, and the economist (GS-0110) career path. In part 2 the ecologist (GS-0408) and chemist (GS-1320) career paths are featured. Ecologist (GS-0408) Career Path This series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform professional, research, or scientific work involving the study of …

Economist Jobs (GS- 0110) | Working For the USGS (Part 1)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tracks earthquakes, geological phenomenon, provides civilian mapping, and many other important functions. Part one of this three part series explores their history, programs, and the economist (GS-0110) job series. Three economists were interviewed for this article. About the USGS   The USGS agency is a science organization that provides,” impartial …

Administrative Officer Jobs

The administrative officer position is utilized in most executive department agencies and with military units such as the National Guard. The federal government employs 9,285 administrative officers in all cabinet level agencies and most large independent agencies. There re 340 working overseas. The largest employer is the Veterans Administration with 1,809 followed by Health and Human Services …

Hydrologists & Planning & Environmental Coordinators | BLM (Part 3)

In parts 1 and 2 of this series we explored Petroleum Engineer and Archeologist positions with the BLM. In part 3 and final installment, we feature planning and environmental coordinator (GS-0301) and hydrologist (GS-1315) occupations. Planning and Environmental Coordinator (GS-0301)     Kristy Swartz is a GS-0301-12/13 planning and environmental coordinator who is stationed at …

Petroleum Engineers Working For the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Part 2)

In part 1 of this series we discussed the history and some of the important programs relevant to the BLM. In part 2 of this series, we will explore the Petroleum Engineer (GS-0881) career path. Pinedale, WY Well, photograph provided by the Bureau of Land Management. Adrienne Brumley is a GS-0881-13, who works in the …

Working for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Archeologists (Part 1)

Explore careers and discover job opportunities with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Have you ever wondered what agency handles the Wild Horse and Burro Program, grazing, and leases on government land?  In part 1 of this 3 part series you will learn about this agency’s mission, its history, several of their unique programs, and the career path …

Postal Service Job Promotions and Advancement

The United States Postal Service has many promotional opportunities for employees to advance in their postal careers.  Many employees will take advantage of the different training programs to become supervisors and managers and if your dream is to manage a large distribution center or post office, the training you need is available. There are other …

Logistics Management Specialist (GS-0346) Jobs

The logistics management specialist’s job focus is being able to perform analysis and coordination of an organization’s supply chain. Additionally, you will manage the entire life cycle of a product, to include the acquisition, distribution, allocation, and delivery. They should have the ability to understand the different functions of planning, implementation, and integration. The most …