Veterans Hiring Authorities

In my last article, we looked at the types of hiring preferences available to veterans, how one becomes eligible for a preference, and how that preference is applied in the recruitment of Federal competitive and excepted service positions. This article describes special hiring authorities under which veterans, and their spouses, may be hired by the …

Working for the National Park Service (NPS) (Part1)

— Information Management (GIS), Biologist, Physical Scientist, Cartographer and Technical Information Specialist Jobs — Where can you find majestic mountains, rushing waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and expansive views? All this can be found at our national parks. This is part 1 of a 3 part series about the National Park Service (NPS). The National Park Service offers exciting …

Postal Service Automotive Technician Jobs

Have you ever thought about who keeps all the postal vehicles in running order? The USPS has 211,654 vehicles (one of the largest civilian fleets in the world) and someone has to be able to maintain them and keep them up and running. What would they do without Vehicle Maintenance positions? These positions include: Lead …

Secret Service Jobs – Special Agents and Administrative Support Jobs (Part 3)

U.S. Secret Service Jobs This is the final installment of part 3 part of this series about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We will finish up with the U.S. Secret Service. The Secret Service was originally part of the U.S. Department of Treasury. It was put under DHS in 2003. The Secret Service was …

Veterans’ Hiring Preference

If you are a veteran who recently left or are about to leave military service, the Federal government is a great option for you to consider in your civilian job search. In further recognition of their sacrifice to our nation, the Obama administration issued a 2009 Executive Order designed to promote employment opportunities for veterans. …

Federal Air Marshal and Transportation Security Specialist Jobs

Working for the Department of Homeland Security (Part 2) Higher levels of security are now a way of life at airports. On the front lines in this effort is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Here is a sampling of the employment opportunities that TSA has to offer. Federal Air Marshal Jobs TSA employs federal air …

Pathways Program – Student Job Opportunities

Are you a current high school, undergraduate or graduate student thinking about your post-education work opportunities? The Federal government’s Pathways Program (Pathways) can not only provide you with the training and exposure you need to decide whether a government career is right for you, but also with the opportunity for permanent employment. The Obama administration …

FEMA Jobs – Working for the Department of Homeland Security (Part 1)

The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is an agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This new department was created after September 11, 2001, the day that changed the lives of all Americans. Out of this tragedy DHS was born. History President George W. Bush, stated,” A great people has been moved to defend …

Using USAJobs to Your Advantage – Apply Early and Frequently

Jean Kapala Brown, Executive Director of the Chicago Federal Executive Board, advises that, “One way to hear about federal job openings FIRST is to have USA jobs send you email alerts.” She goes on to state, “this will be critical with the limited number of applications the system will now accept. As of December 2014, …

Are Federal Procurement and Acquisition Jobs Right for you?

Throughout my federal career, I was involved in acquisition functions. I was a Contract Specialist and a Program Analyst for the Department of the Army. Acquisition functions are found in all of the agencies and branches of the military. Acquisition Functions Congress is responsible for the passing of the federal budget and the appropriation of …