1. Working For America: Making a Difference Everyday*
*You are encouraged to share this information

2. Types of Jobs / Careers 24 out of more than 500
Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Astronaut
Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist
Computer Technology / Engineer
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
Diplomat
Dog Trainer
FBI Agent
Fishing Specialist
Firefighter
Gamer
Graphic Designer
International Trade Specialist
Librarian
Lifeguard
Marine Biologist
Nurse / doctor / med professional
Park Ranger
Pilot
Police Officer
Teacher
Veterinarian
Zoologist
Do any of you know any Feds?
What type of work would you like to do when you are out of school?

3. Where to Feds Work? 2 million federal civilian employees nationwide*
Approximately 85% of the federal workforce is located outside of Washington, DC
*FTE, permanent, non-seasonal only;
*Does not include active duty or postal;
*As of March 2015
Source: FEDSCOPE

4. Where Do Feds Work? (cont.)
Top 10 Locations:
Virginia, Washington, DC; Texas; California; Maryland; Florida; Georgia; Pennsylvania; New York; Washington State;

5. 7% of new hires in 2014 were veterans
National Trends
A Nation at War & Evolving Threats
Retirements
Strained Budgets
NO NATIONWIDE HIRING FREEZE
FAST FACT
Approximately 1/3 of the Federal Workforce will be eligible to retire by 2017.
There has been an average of 100,000 new hires nationwide annually since 2009.
7% of new hires in 2014 were veterans

6. New England Numbers Boston is the regional city for New England
190 +/- Federal agency / component maintain a presence here
*FTE non-seasonal only; does not include active duty military or postal
*as of March 2015
Source: FEDSCOPE
State
March 2015
Massachusetts
24,472
Connecticut
7,966
Maine
9,736
New Hampshire
4,139
Rhode Island
6,908
Vermont
3,215

7. Superior Academic Achievement = 3. 0 GPA; 3
Superior Academic Achievement = 3.0 GPA; 3.5 in Major or upper third of your graduating class;

8. Finding #Fed Job Information
– free
The US Government’s single point of entry for all jobs
Averages 40,000 postings world-wide each day
Categorizes jobs into professional, trades and labor, clerical and administrative, part-time, agency specific and more
Lets job seekers create a search agent to be notified when job matches are posted
Lets job seekers create resumes to store and submit
Includes Pathways positions

9. 3.0 version launched
October 10, 2011

11. What we have to offer Exposure to some really cool stuff!
Student Loan Repayment
Flexible schedules/Telework
Insurance
Family Friendly Policies
Retirement Savings Plan
Exposure to some really cool stuff!
2.5 – 5 weeks paid vacation
2.5 weeks paid sick leave
Competitive pay
Career Development
Public Transit Subsidy

12. Regulations formally in effect July 10, 2012
Pathways
Presidential Executive Order created 3 Pathways Programs to recruit, hire, develop and retain students and recent graduates:
Internship Program
Recent Graduates Programs
Presidential Management Fellows Program
Regulations formally in effect July 10, 2012

13. Pathways (cont.) Student Internship Program:
All levels – must be enrolled ½ time
Full or part time work experience; Interns can be hired on a temporary basis for up to 1 year or for an indefinite period; Includes leave and other benefits;
Interns may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position or term position of 1-4 years at within 120 days of successful completion of the program;
Interns must complete a minimum of 640 hours of work, finish their degree or certificate requirements, and have performed successfully;

14. Pathways (cont.) Recent Graduates:
1-year management training program for individuals who have completed qualifying educational programs within the preceding 2 years
Exceptions for certain veterans
Presidential Management Fellows Program:
2-year management training program for individuals who have completed an advanced degree programs within the last 2 years
Reference:

15. Other Special Hiring Authorities
Schedule A: is an excepted authority that agencies can use to appoint eligible candidates, including veterans, who have a severe physical, psychological, or intellectual disability
Military Spouse Appointing Authority: allows agencies to appoint a military spouse without competition IN SOME CASES.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
Other (hard-to-fill occupations;) – Cyber Security & STEM;

16. Strategies for Success
Keep in mind: influencing factors include: budget, security clearances and political climate
Budget trends can be a clue
USAJOBS should be your starting point
Conduct broad searches on USAJOBS
Visit the web sites, research jobs, research agencies
Contact a local office, or the veterans / disability program manager– will you be hiring?

17. Strategies for Success (cont.)
NETWORK! NETWORK! NETWORK!
Professional Organizations (ex. Young Gov Leaders)
Join GOVLOOP
Intern / volunteer in a related field; term appointment
Reference US Government Blue Pages
Consider lesser-known agencies and occupations
Be patient and persistent
DUE DILIGENCE!

18. References
- US Government’s single point of entry for all Federal jobs
– the preeminent source for Federal employment information for our Veterans, transitioning service members, their families, Federal HR professionals and hiring managers
- features a helpful A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies and provides the direct links to agency Web sites
The Partnership for Public Service’s student web site focused on informing students about Federal careers