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‘Temporary’ federal government STEM jobs can now last up to a decade

The goal is to alleviate administrative burdens on agencies that would otherwise be subject to difficulties to attracting talent for temporary projects.

5 days ago

Most common barrier to retaining federal firefighters? Low pay.

Housing stipends for firefighters would also incentivize the job, but agencies would have to request that authority from Congress before offering them.

2 weeks ago

Col. Matt Benigni, the chief data officer at Army Futures Command, listens to a question during an Oct. 11, 2022, Defense News event at the Association of the U.S. Army annual conference.

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Pentagon urged to kill alternate pay plan for Army Futures Command lab

The Pentagon claims in its proposal that the demo project gives it an advantage in recruiting a skilled workforce that is in high demand.

Senate passes bill to make more C-suite feds involved in IT planning

With a weak plan, managers may be subject to the “hollow government” phenomenon, where an agency lacks adequate resources to meet its mission.

3 weeks ago

Winners of federal workforce Presidential Rank Awards get cash bonuses

The award is one of the highest and most prestigious given to career federal employees who have climbed the ranks into the Senior Executive Service.

3 weeks ago

How federal agencies can get Gen Z to join and Gen X to stay

The federal government knows it has a recruitment challenge when it comes to preparing for the ever-looming wave of retirements.

4 weeks ago

Space Force picks Johns Hopkins University as war college

JHU will offer a 10-month, accredited professional military education program that draws on courses in international studies and engineering.

5 weeks ago

Here’s the 76 new agencies, employers seeking to hire military spouses

From Department of Justice to TD Bank and Hunt Companies, these employers want to hire military spouses.

5 weeks ago

TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA

The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.

6 weeks ago

Galvanize has been providing software engineering and data science immersive training for years, including with the military.

Galvanize offers veterans pathway to software engineering careers

Galvanize offers training programs to veterans who want to pursue a career in tech and software engineering in the United States.

6 weeks ago

Only 1 in 3 federal employees fully back in office, survey finds

Pre-pandemic, almost a third of respondents reported having an approved telework agreement.

7 weeks ago

Three ways veteran business owners can access capital

For veterans looking to start or grow a business, the right capital setup is key to unlocking your business’s full potential.

7 weeks ago

Public warms to FBI, CIA, remains cool to other agencies, Gallup says

Of the 11 institutions included in the survey, the IRS and Justice Department receive the lowest ratings.

2 months ago

Former federal alcohol regulator joins law firm’s beverage practice

Evans will focus on matters involving federal alcohol labeling, licensing, trade practice, and other regulatory compliance responsibilities.

2 months ago

Federal government can recruit better with paid internship programs

University career counselors shared tips for how federal agencies can get creative in hiring for internships.

2 months ago

Can the federal government force an employee to retire?

“It’s an established fact of life that more older Americans are working longer, and in larger numbers than ever before."

2 months ago

How to get a federal government job, from application to offer

Federal government jobs have the advantage of relative stability when the economy tanks.

2 months ago

Veterans Affairs boosts hiring ahead of expanded caregiver benefit

The move is expected to add about 16,000 more families to the program in the next year, and the VA is hiring to handle the workload.

2 months ago

Which federal agencies moved to implement Trump’s Schedule F?

Critics said Schedule F would allow a president to remove officials for political reasons, or simply because they didn’t like them.

2 months ago

Feinstein, Kaine seek ban on Schedule F appointments in NDAA amendment

The Senators say they are trying to shield the civil service from political interference.

2 months ago

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Covering a new era of public service in the federal government.

The goal is to alleviate administrative burdens on agencies that would otherwise be subject to difficulties to attracting talent for temporary projects.

Housing stipends for firefighters would also incentivize the job, but agencies would have to request that authority from Congress before offering them.

The Pentagon claims in its proposal that the demo project gives it an advantage in recruiting a skilled workforce that is in high demand.

With a weak plan, managers may be subject to the “hollow government” phenomenon, where an agency lacks adequate resources to meet its mission.

The award is one of the highest and most prestigious given to career federal employees who have climbed the ranks into the Senior Executive Service.

The federal government knows it has a recruitment challenge when it comes to preparing for the ever-looming wave of retirements.

JHU will offer a 10-month, accredited professional military education program that draws on courses in international studies and engineering.

From Department of Justice to TD Bank and Hunt Companies, these employers want to hire military spouses.

The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.

Galvanize offers training programs to veterans who want to pursue a career in tech and software engineering in the United States.

Pre-pandemic, almost a third of respondents reported having an approved telework agreement.

For veterans looking to start or grow a business, the right capital setup is key to unlocking your business’s full potential.

Of the 11 institutions included in the survey, the IRS and Justice Department receive the lowest ratings.

Evans will focus on matters involving federal alcohol labeling, licensing, trade practice, and other regulatory compliance responsibilities.

University career counselors shared tips for how federal agencies can get creative in hiring for internships.

“It’s an established fact of life that more older Americans are working longer, and in larger numbers than ever before."

Federal government jobs have the advantage of relative stability when the economy tanks.

The move is expected to add about 16,000 more families to the program in the next year, and the VA is hiring to handle the workload.

Critics said Schedule F would allow a president to remove officials for political reasons, or simply because they didn’t like them.

The Senators say they are trying to shield the civil service from political interference.