Spring 2014 Go Government Webinar Series
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Spring 2014Go Government Webinar Series
The ABC’s of Finding a Job in GovernmentFebruary 20, 2014
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Housekeeping
• We will open up the phone lines for questions at the end of the call. In the meantime, we encourage you to type your questions into the Q&A box.
• Handouts are available for download
• The recording of today’s presentation will be sent to all registrants in 2-3 business days.
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Presenters
Katie D’Hondt• Associate Manager, Education and
Outreach
Caleb Campbell• Program Associate, Education and
Outreach
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Partnership for Public Service
The Partnership is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization that is dedicated to revitalizing the federal
government by inspiring a new generation to serve and
by transforming the way government works.
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Spring 2014 Go Government Series
The ABC’s of Finding a Job in GovernmentFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Personal BrandingThursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
What to Expect from the Federal Application ProcessWednesday, April 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
To learn more about our programs, visit www.calltoserve.org.
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Agenda• Why Federal Government?
• Finding the Right Fit
• Navigating USAJOBS.gov
• Resources
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Why Federal Government?• Make an impact in a big way!
• Great benefits• Work/life balance: flexible schedules and vacation• Possible student loan repayment assistance• Complete health and retirement benefits package
• High levels of responsibility
• Valuable work experience
• Training and professional development
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Real Federal Employees
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Straight from the Source
Alitza Vega• Deputy Human Capital Officer• Human Capital Office of the Science and
Technology Directorate• Department of Homeland Security
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Understanding the Structure of the Executive Branch
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Finding Your Fit
• By Location
• By Career
• By Agency
• By Position
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Finding Your Fit: By Location
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Finding Your Fit: By Career
• Administrative and Program Management
• Art and Design
• Biological and Environmental Sciences
• Business and Finance
• Education
• Engineering
• Foreign Service
• Information Technology
• Legal
• Mathematics
• Medical and Public Health
• Physical Sciences
• Security and Protection
• Social Sciences
• Transportation
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Finding Your Fit: By Agency
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Finding Your Fit: By Position
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Finding Your Fit: By Position
Presidential Management Fellows
Program
Recent Graduates Program
Internship Program
Path
ways
Pro
gram
s
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Federal Pay and Benefits
General Schedule (GS) is the pay scale for most federal jobs
• Grades 1-15• 10 steps within each grade
• Locality Pay - pay varies by geographic location • Some occupations have separate scales (i.e. IT,
engineering)• Move up several grades within a few years
• For example: GS-7, Step 1: $33,979/Step 10: $44,176
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Federal Pay and Benefits: The General Schedule
City GS-5 GS-7 GS-9 GS-11
Los Angeles $34,881 $43,208 $52,852 $63,945
Philadelphia $33,408 $41,383 $50,620 $61,245
Seattle $33,414 $41,390 $50,628 $61,255
New York $35,309 $43,738 $53,500 $64,729
Washington, D.C. $34,075 $42,209 $51,630 $62,467
Grade Qualifying Education
GS-4 Associate’s degree
GS-5 Four 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 degree
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Federal Pay and Benefits: Locality Pay
City GS-5 GS-7 GS-9 GS-11
Los Angeles $34,881 $43,208 $52,852 $63,945
Philadelphia $33,408 $41,383 $50,620 $61,245
Seattle $33,414 $41,390 $50,628 $61,255
New York $35,309 $43,738 $53,500 $64,729
Washington, D.C. $34,075 $42,209 $51,630 $62,467
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Searching for Positions
• USAJOBS.gov
• Agency websites
• Career development centers
• Career fairs
• Social media
• Personal networks
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Navigating USAJOBS.gov
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Navigating USAJOBS.gov
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USAJOBS.gov Top Tips
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USAJOBS.gov Top Tips
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Reading a Job Announcement
Critical Components: Review these carefully!
• Qualifications
• Overview
• How to Apply
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Unpacking a Job Announcement
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Unpacking a Job Announcement
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Preparing to Apply
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USAJOBS.gov Top Tips: Summary
• Use key search terms
• Refine your search by location, position and agency
• Save your searches to save time!
• Review the job announcement carefully
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Resource: GoGovernment.org
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Resource: GoGovernment.org
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Resource: Bestplacestowork.org
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Resource: Individual Agency Websites and Social Media
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Resource: USA.gov
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Resource: USAJOBS.gov
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Resource: USAJOBS.gov
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Resource: USAJOBS.gov
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Spring 2014 Upcoming EventsGo Government Webinar: Personal Branding
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Go Government Webinar: What to Expect from the Federal Application Process
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
To learn more about our programs, visit www.calltoserve.org.
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Questions?
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