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Report Tile
Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal
Government
United States Office of Personnel Management
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Benefits of Government Service
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Influence the future of our country
• Work/Life balance
• Flexible work schedules and generous annual and sick leave
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• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Excellent advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Training and professional development
Benefits of Government Service
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Federal Pay & Advancement
• Federal pay is generally competitive across a wide range of occupations
• General Schedule (GS) is the pay scale for many Federal jobs from Grades 1-15
• Varies by geographic location (the base salary for GS grades does not change)
• Can progress through several grades within a few years
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Grade Qualifying Education
GS-54 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:
1) Class standing (upper third of class)
2) 3.0 or higher GPA; 3.5 or higher GPA in major
3) Honor society membership
GS-9 Master’s degree (or equivalent)
General Schedule (GS) Grade Criteria
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp
Grade Qualifying Education
GS-54 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:
1) Class standing (upper third of class)
2) 3.0 or higher GPA; 3.5 or higher GPA in major
3) Honor society membership
GS-9 Master’s degree (or equivalent)GS-5 and GS-7 are considered
“entry level”
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City GS-5 GS-7 GS-9 GS-11
Atlanta $32,039 $39,687 $48,545 $58,734
Chicago $33,639 $41,669 $50,969 $61,667
Dallas $32,418 $40,156 $49,118 $59,428
New York City $34,582 $42,837 $52,398 $63,397
San Francisco $36,309 $44,976 $55,015 $66,562
Washington, DC $33,269 $41,210 $50,408 $60,989
Selected 2009 Starting Salaries
https://www.opm.gov/oca/07tables/indexGS.asp
Starting salaries for GS-5, 7, 9 and 11
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Federal Jobs By Location
In addition, over 50,000 people work for the U.S. Government in foreign countries!
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OCCUPATION # EMPLOYEES
Medical and Public Health 54,114
Security and Protection 52,077
Compliance and Enforcement 31,276
Legal 23,596
Administration/Program Management 17,287
Accounting and Budget 16,664
Information Technology 11,549
By the fall of 2012, the Federal Government is projected to hire 273,000 new workers for mission-critical jobs including the following number of people in the occupations listed.
Source: Partnership for Public Service
Projected Federal Hiring
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Where to Look
•www.studentjobs.gov – Find student employment opportunities within the Federal Government
•Agency Web sites – Visit the Web sites of agencies whose missions interest you
•Your university’s career development center
•www.usajobs.gov – the Federal Government’s main job information website
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Where to Look: STUDENTJOBS.gov
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Where to Look: Agency Sites
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FOR ALL STUDENTS
• Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) & Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) www.usajobs.opm.gov/STUDENTS.asp
Where to Look: Special Hiring Programs
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
• Presidential Management Fellows Program www.pmf.opm.gov
OTHER PROGRAMS
• Federal Career Intern Program http://www.opm.gov/careerintern/index.asp
• Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
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Special Hiring Programs: For All Students
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
• Temporarily work for a Federal agency while in school
• Schedule determined jointly by student and agency
• Terminates upon graduation
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Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
• Work for a Federal agency until graduation
• Work related to academic goals
• All requirements/expectations spelled out in agreement with school/student/agency
• May be offered permanent position after graduation if all requirements are met
Special Hiring Programs: For All Students
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Special Hiring Programs: For Graduate Students
Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)
• For Graduate Students
• 2-Yr Full-Time Developmental Program
• Appointed at the GS-9/11/12
• May be offered a permanent position program
• Recruitment once a year
• Targets students in last year of grad school
• Must be nominated by school
• Rigorous assessment process
• Fellows selected in March/April
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Other Programs: Federal Career Intern Program
Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP)• 2-Yr Full-Time Training/Development Program
• Appointed at the GS-5/7/9
• May be offered permanent position after successful completion of program
• Agencies determine design of programs
• May or may not be named FCIP
• Agency specific recruitment/application
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Other Programs:Student Volunteers and Internships
Student Volunteers
• May work in Federal agencies as volunteers
• Designed to give students work experience
• Must be coordinated with the student’s school
Internships
• Agency unique programs
• May or may not be paid
• Short and long term
• Look on Agency websites for specific programs
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Summary Tips to Help with the Job Search
• Network: Talk to knowledgeable sources — family, friends, alumni, career services offices, and current or former Feds
• Consider student employment opportunities
• Search through www.USAJOBS.gov and by agency/location, etc. — be flexible
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What to Expect During the Process
• Applying for a Federal job requires time and special attention to detail -- but the rewards are worth it
• Procedures vary across Federal agencies
• Federal jobs are highly desirable and as a result, are often competitive
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Where to Look: USAJOBS.gov
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Search by Interests
An example:
• Chicago, IL
• Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare
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Anatomy of a Job Announcement
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23Overview Duties
Qualifications and Evaluation
How to Apply
Benefits and Other
Information
Anatomy of a Job Announcement
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Anatomy of a Job Announcement
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Overview of the Online Process
After selecting the job for which you would like to apply, there are usually several steps in the online application process for you to follow:
• Create your Federal resume
• Answer the questions posed online
• Submit the complete application package by the stated deadline
• Follow up with the appropriate agency contact to inquire about progress in hiring for the position
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Building a Federal Resume Online
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Building a Federal Resume Online
Sections:
• Candidate Info.
• Work Experience
• Education
• References
• Affiliations
• Desired Locations
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• Can be extremely important in the evaluation process in sorting out the best qualified candidates
• Vary depending on the job, but examples include: skill in written and oral communications; demonstrated technical ability; knowledge of specific subject matter areas
• Are similar to interview questions; answers should provide concrete examples (coursework and volunteer experience count), particularly to demonstrate quantifiable results, complexity, or leadership
• Should be a narrative written in first person and about 1-2 pages each
Agencies commonly require essays as part of the application to address characteristics they seek
Application Essays
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• Knowledge: The foundation upon which skills and abilities are builtExamples: Federal regulations and directives, operating systems andprocedures, budget and accounting principles, engineering practices
• Skills: The observable demonstration of proficiency to do a taskExamples: computer software proficiency, second language proficiency
• Ability: The capacity to perform a job functionExamples: organize and plan work, analyze situations, communicate orally and in writing, coach and mentor others
KSA is an acronym for “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”
What is a KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)?
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• Ability to communicate orally. • Ability to communicate in writing. • Ability to work with data on a computer. • Ability to organize the work flow of clerical
and administrative support functions.
Note: Specifically address each KSA in your application, providing examples of how your experience prepares you for this role
KSA Example
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Summary Tips for the KSA Section
• Address key words/phrases mentioned in the position description
• Tie experiences to each KSA
• Use illustrative examples
• Focus on outcomes to which you directly contributed
• Use plain language, without acronyms
• Review answers to ensure they are succinct, easy to read, and grammatically correct
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Applicant Eligibility
When submitting an application, agencies request eligibility information including:• Past or current Federal employment
• Veteran qualifications: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp
• Disability Status
• Non-competitive appointment – Peace Corps and AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteers have 1 year of non-
competitive eligibility– http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whyvol.profben#adv,
http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/alumni/opportunities.asp
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2009 USAJOBS Enhancements
• Applicant Notification – applicants receive the following updates on their application status:
- Application received
- Application assessed for qualifications
- Applicant referred to selecting official (or not)
- Applicant selected (or not)
• Proactive Notification
• Resume Upload
• No Resume Apply (November)
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Summary Tips for Applying
• Plan ahead- allow plenty of time to thoroughly complete your application
• Select carefully- always consider using a tailored application for each vacancy you apply
• Follow-up with an agency- contact the identified representative to learn the status of an application or find out more about a job
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What Happens Next
• After the closing date for applications, the agency evaluates candidate qualifications
• From this assessment, the agency produces a list of qualified candidates
• From the list of qualified applicants, agencies select candidates for interviews
• At this point, agencies are like other organizations
– They conduct interviews and select the best candidate(s) for the job
– Some jobs require security clearance
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A Note About Security Clearances
• Applying for jobs that require a security clearance is a two-stage process:
1) Get the job offer
2) Go through a background investigation
• Most individuals selected for Federal positions undergo a basic background investigation (Executive Order 10450) - 90% of Background Investigations are completed in an average of 37 days
• Jobs that include access to classified information require a security clearance, which requires a more intensive background investigation (Executive Order 12968) - the average time to complete a Top Secret clearance investigation is 72 days
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• Federal agencies hire the best and the brightest, and getting a Federal job is often very competitive
• Increase chances of being hired by following a few clear steps
–Research potential opportunities
–Consider various employment avenues
– Search on job websites and specific agencies
– Follow application directions carefully
Summary
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Thank You
For additional information on these topics, please visit:
www.opm.gov
www.usajobs.gov
United States Office of Personnel Management
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Questions?
Contact Information:
David Herman
OPM Project Manager
Call to Serve Initiative