Government Jobs in America
Government Jobs in America: [2010] Jobs in U.S. States & Cities and U.S. Federal Agencies with Job Titles, Salaries & Pension Estimates - Why You Want One, What Jobs Are Available, How to Get One Government Job News (Editor), Info Tech Employment (Editor), Partnerships for Community (Editor)
Publisher: Partnerships for Community
ISBN: 1933639571
DDC: 322
Edition: Paperback; 2009-08-05
Summary:
"Tell me how to get a State, City or U.S. Federal job. Why are
government jobs so desirable? What jobs are available? Tell me what
today's government jobs are like. What are the salaries? What are the
pensions? How do I complete the application and hiring process?" This
book covers all aspects of getting secure, high-paying government
employment. It covers getting work in U.S. State, City, and Federal
government agencies and departments. "What Jobs are Available," shows
job titles in U.S. States, Cities and U.S. Federal government
agencies, including salaries, 5-year salary projections, and pension
estimates. This presentation, in Chart form, permits the jobseeker to
see the scope of government jobs. With the financial facts, the
jobseeker can see why a government career makes sound financial
sense. By seeing the range of job titles and salaries within
individual States and Cities, and in U.S. Federal government, you can
plan your job title approach, and estimate your career path. The
reader will learn about jobs for people with disabilities, Veteran's
preference, and corporate and mail processing jobs with the U.S.
Postal Service. The section "The New Face of Government," shows why
21st Century government work is desirable. Technology in government
has changed processes, eliminating many jobs, and creating a new
class of employees with a higher class of salaries. You will learn
about the Civil Service, public unionism for jobs, and the government
job package, including benefits such as regular raises, employer
repayment of Federal student loans, special training programs, and
lifelong employer-paid pensions. "Completing the Application and
Hiring Process" provides a step-by-step guide to, obtaining an
application, and preparing the resume or experience and education
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities statement. It explains what happens after
you respond to the job announcement or file to take an exam to be on
a list for a job. You will learn about the resume review process, the
test procedure if it applies, and the interview procedure. You will
learn where to get an application and how to file. "New Areas of
Work" covers the new employment and career opportunities available in
Information Technology, Homeland Security, and Environmental
Protection. Jobs in these areas cut across many government agencies
and departments. An up-to-date chart with "Information Technology Job
Titles & Skill Sets" presents an array of specialties and skill sets,
useful to put on a resume, in preparing an application for one of the
many technical or non-technical jobs offered in IT. A "Model
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities Statement" shows you how to prepare a KSA
Statement in response to a job announcement. Charts show Salaries,
5-Year Salary Projections, and Pension Estimates for all job titles
in U.S. Federal government, and for job titles in U.S. States and
Cities. The Salaries, 5-year Salary Projections, and Pension
Estimates are based on current published salaries, with 5-year raise
averages, and published retirement system formulas. Government Keeps
Hiring As Demand Grows. Career & Hiring Choices for Employer &
Employee Expand. A New Workforce Model Presents Opportunities for
Part-Time, Contracting, & High-Paid In-House Expertise. Jobs with
Government Are Lively Stable, Secure, and Well-Paid. Jobs Are
Available in Federal, State and City Government. Jobs Are Changing in
Nature - More Managing. Experience Is an Acceptable Substitute for
Education. Core Skills Include Business-Process Understanding -
Critical Thinking - Communication. Government is Attracting &
Retaining Experienced Workers. The Climate is Favorable for Entry
Level & Experienced. Lucrative Jobs. Technical & `Non-Technical' Jobs
Are Available.
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