The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorizing an interim extension to the government wide direct hire authorities (DHA) for Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) positions, Acquisitions, as well as Cybersecurity and related positions where they identified severe shortages of candidates and/or critical hiring needs. OPM is amending the authority by adding two ..read more

The Department of Homeland Security employs over 230,000 to secure the nation from the many threats this country faces. Jobs range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Jobs are available nationwide and overseas. Their duties include detection, preparation for, prevention, protection against, response to, and recovery ..read more

America’s largest integrated health care system is the VHA that provides care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites (VHA outpatient clinics). They serve 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. To find locations in your area search the VA’s national facilities list. The PACT Act The increased demand for ..read more

Have you ever wondered why some who land jobs with Uncle Sam have half the experience, education, and special qualifications that you do — and you’re still looking? Many who approach the federal sector don’t take the time to understand the federal hiring process. Others get frustrated by the required paperwork and give up prematurely ..read more

With the increased emphasis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was passed last November, many federal positions are now available. This legislation reauthorizes surface transportation programs for FY 2022-2026 and required federal agencies to manage and implement the funding authorized in the law. The bill authorized up to $108 billion for public transportation – the ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more