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Mission-Critical Occupations: Jobs in
Business
March 11, 2010
Jennifer CloseErin Creasy
Agenda
About the Partnership for Public Service
Why Government?
Opportunities for Business Students
Finding and Applying for Federal Positions
Available Jobs and Internships
Partnership Updates
Q&A
The Partnership for Public Service
The Partnership works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the
way government works.
Great Jobs and Internships!
Business Incentives Intern• Department of Small
Business Services
• Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Paid Summer Internship
• Location: New York City
• Deadline: Rolling
• Web site:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ dcas/html/employment/summerintern.shtml#sbs
Great Jobs in Internships!
Purchasing Agent• Department of Agriculture
• One year of specialized experience/Bachelor’s degree
• Full-Time, GS-4 to GS-7
• Locations: Throughout the nation
• Deadline: June 25, 2010
• Job Announcement #: PERM-OCR-JC-1105-4/5/6/7-PA
Great Jobs and Internships!
Contract Specialist• Department of Health and
Human Services
• One year of specialized experience/Master’s degree
• Full-Time, GS-9 to GS-13
• Locations: D.C., NY, CO, MO
• Deadline: June 30, 2010
• Job Announcement #: HHS-PSC-2010-0027
Great Jobs and Internships!
Accountant• Department of Defense
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Full-Time, GS-11
• Locations: ME, OH, IN, NY
• Deadline: January 3, 2011
• Job Announcement #:
D81011
Why Government?
Government is hiring!Stable career opportunities both domestically and internationallyGreat work/life balanceStudent loan repayment assistanceAttractive bonuses and excellent promotion potentialTraining and professional developmentHigh levels of responsibility early in your careerAbility to influence public policy, serve your country and make a difference
Additional Incentives
Recruitment Bonuses• Agencies may pay a recruitment bonus of up to 25% of
the base salary to a new employee if the position is hard to fill
Relocation Bonuses• Agencies may pay a relocation bonus of up to 25% of
base pay to an employee who must relocate for the position
Excellent Promotion Potential• Federal government offers rapid advancement
opportunities for young federal employees
Grade Qualifying educationGS-4 Associate’s degree or 2 years above high school
GS-5 4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree OR a bachelor’s degree
GS-7 Bachelor’s degree with one of the following:• Class standing (upper third of class)• 3.0 or higher GPA; 3.5 or higher GPA in major • Honor society membership
GS-9 Master’s degree (or equivalent)GS-11 Doctorate degreeSource: opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp
Federal Salaries Pay Better Than You Think
City GS-4 GS-5 GS-7 GS-9
Atlanta $29,248 $32,722 $40,534 $49,581
Chicago $30,672 $34,316 $42,508 $51,995
Dallas $29,586 $33,101 $41,002 $50,154
New York City $31,560 $35,309 $43,738 $53,500
San Francisco $33,136 $37,073 $45,923 $56,172
Washington, D.C. $30,456 $34,075 $42,209 $51,630
Source: http://www.opm.gov/oca/10tables/indexGS.asp
Federal Salaries Pay Better Than You Think
City GS-5 GS-7 GS-9 GS-11
Atlanta $32,722 $40,534 $49,581 $59,987
Chicago $34,316 $42,508 $51,995 $62,909
Dallas $33,101 $41,002 $50,154 $60,681
New York City $35,309 $43,738 $53,500 $64,729
San Francisco $37,073 $45,923 $56,172 $67,963
Washington, D.C. $34,075 $42,209 $51,630 $62,467Source:http://opm.gov/oca/08tables/indexGS.asp
Federal Salaries Pay Better Than You Think
Federal Business Jobs Are Everywhere
Only 18% of federal business jobs are
located in the Mid-Atlantic region
Business Backgrounds are in High Demand
Occupation # Employees
Business and Accounting 12,802
Legal 11,064Medical and Public Health 11,005Biology/Natural Resources 7,614Social Sciences/Liberal Arts 4,254Engineering and Architecture 3,696Education 1,527Information Technology 1,522Source: fedscope.opm.gov
In 2009, roughly 103,631 people were hired in the federal government at the entry-level (GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, GS-8, GS-9) into the following occupations:
Who’s Hiring?
AGENCIES WITH BUSINESS AND FINANCE JOBS
Department of Defense 42,688Department of Agriculture 10,275Department of Housing and Urban Development 3,504
Department of Treasury 7,187Department of Veterans Affairs 3,535General Services Administration 4,566Department of Interior 2,974Department of Health and Human Services 1,971Department of Homeland Security 1,892Department of Energy 1,851
Opportunities for Business Students
What can you do in government with a business degree or background? The government is looking for:
AccountantsAuditorsContract SpecialistsFinancial Managers and AdministratorsFinancial Institution ExaminersIntelligence SpecialistsInternal Revenue AgentsBudget Analysts
Business and Industry SpecialistsCommissary Store ManagersInternal Revenue OfficersAdministrative and Program SpecialistsQuality Assurance SpecialistsTrade SpecialistsContract Specialists
For What Positions?
TOP BUSINESS AND FINANCE FIELDS
FIELDS CURRENT POSITIONS
PROJECTED HIRES THROUGH 2012
Contracting 30,460 7,385Internal Revenue Agent 5,262 2,892Loan Specialist 4,690 608Realty 3,076 231Production Control 4,797 --Purchasing 3,219 --Procurement Clerical and Technician 1,704 --
Building Management 1,453 205
By fall of 2012, the government will need to hire nearly 273,000 new workers for “mission-critical” jobs. Business and Accounting is one of the top ten hiring areas
with almost 11,000 positions projected throughout 20 agencies.
How to Get into Government
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)Description
• Traditional internship• Great program for a summer or short-term experience• Typically paid• Length of the experience is set by the agency • Not required to be posted on USAJOBS.gov
Eligibility• Any student enrolled in an accredited degree granting institution
How to Get into Government
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)Description
• Related to what they are studying• Typically paid• Students work at least 640 hours (or less depending on academic
achievement or prior experience)• After experience, students are eligible to be hired into an agency
non-competitively• Not required to be posted on USAJOBS.gov
Eligibility• A student is enrolled in an accredited degree granting institution• An agency must form an agreement with the institution the
student is attending
Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP)
Description • Full-time, 2-year position• The term “intern” refers to the idea of trying out a position for 2
years• Eligible for all salary and benefits of a regular federal employee• Not required to be posted on USAJOBS.gov
Eligibility• Student who has received a degree from an accredited degree
granting institution• Student must fulfill the academic and skill based requirements set
forth by the agency
How to Get into Government
How to Get into Government
FCIP Resources and Opportunities• Federal Acquisition Internship Coalition (FAIC)
• http://www.fai.gov/FAIC/PaidInternships.asp
• Department of Interior University’s Government-wide Acquisition Management Intern Program (GAMIP) • http://www.doiu.nbc.gov/gamip/index.html
Finding and Applying for Federal Positions
Take Advantage of Available Resources
Target Specific Agencies
Apply on USAJOBS
Resources: Making the Difference
• Hot Jobs and Cool Internships
• Student programs• 17 interest-specific
career guides• Agency profiles• KSA writing and
federal resumes• Security clearances• Student loan
repayment
Resources: Best Places to Work
• Provides overall rankings for agencies and subcomponents
• Also ranks agencies based on Best in Class scores in areas including Teamwork, Effective Leadership, Support for Diversity, and Pay and Benefits
Target Specific Agencies: USA.gov
Government’s official Web portal
Information on jobs and education
A-Z Agency Index
Target Specific Agencies: Individual Web Sites
Apply on USAJOBS
Build a Federal Resume
Federal resumes require more detail than standard resumes
• Personal information• Education and coursework levels• Work experience
1-5 pages in length
On USAJOBS you can store up to 5 resumes and tailor them for different positions
Build a Federal Resume
Build a Federal Resume
Build a Federal Resume
Realty Specialist• Department of Agriculture
• One year of specialized experience/Master’s degree
• Full-Time, GS-9 to GS-11
• Locations: Throughout the nation
• Deadline: February 28, 2011
• Job Announcement #: PERM-OCR-1170-911-RLTYSP-DP
More Great Jobs and Internships!
Accounting Technician• Department of Defense
• One year of specialized experience/Bachelor’s degree
• Full-Time, GS-5 to GS-6
• Locations: OH, MA, IN
• Deadline: January 3, 2011
• Job Announcement #:
D74103
More Great Jobs and Internships!
Foreign Service Contracting Officer
• Agency for International Development
• Master’s Degree
• Full-Time, FS-06
• Locations: Throughout the world
• Deadline: November 24, 2010
• Job Announcement #: BS 93 JO-2008-02
More Great Jobs and Internships!
Financial Technician• Department of the Navy
• Sufficient experience/education
• Paid Internship, GS-1 to GS-5
• Locations: D.C., VA, NC
• Deadline: May 19, 2010
• Job Announcement #: EA0-0503-05-MJ00008-SH
More Great Jobs and Internships!
Financial Technician• Federal Communications
Commission
• Undergraduate and Law students
• Unpaid Summer Internship
• Locations: Washington, D.C.
• Deadline: Rolling
• Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/internships/ocbo.html
More Great Jobs and Internships!
Partnership UpdatesWebinars• Federal Hiring Reforms: What to Expect in 2010 – March
24th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.• How to Advise Alumni about Federal Opportunities – April
7th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Apply to host a Federal Advisor Training on your campus during the 2010-11 academic year!• Ensure a training comes to your region• Receive four free registrations for staff and colleagues and a
complimentary strategy session with Partnership staff members
• Applications are due by Friday, April 2nd
• Learn more at calltoserve.org/events
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected]
makingthedifference.org