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Bureau of Prisons raises corrections officer candidate age limit to 40

The move could help expand the number of eligible candidates who apply to the bureau.

30 minutes ago

USAJobs tool created to help agencies find candidates ‘ready for hire’

Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level.

3 hours ago

Congress

HHS, Commerce seek to increase in-person work, leaders tell Congress

Republicans in Congress especially have sought to peel back remote work after the federal workforce was sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labor Dept. to require employees in office more days starting in Jan.

It’s one of several recent decisions by agencies governmentwide to increase in-person work.

4 days ago

State Dept. awards employees, families who go the extra mile abroad

Volunteerism by eligible family members, like the spouses and children of Foreign Service officers, has grown to compelling heights.

5 days ago

Social Security agency turnover may undermine hiring plans, union says

According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency.

7 days ago

Democrats rally behind rule to prevent return of Trump’s Schedule F

Lawmakers voiced their support for a draft rule by OPM to strengthen civil service protections.

3 weeks ago

New editors named at Military Times and service branch publications

Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.

4 weeks ago

Almost 70% of federal employees still telework, OPM poll finds

According to the 2023 results, 17% telework one or two days per week.

4 weeks ago

White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

5 weeks ago

DoD hindering recruitment of tech-savvy workers, warfighters: report

The DoD has been pushing to fill vacancies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT and data analytics while contending with fierce talent competition

6 weeks ago

Government jobs get more attention than other sectors, report finds

Job postings from federal employers on Handshake increased by 22% over the past year.

6 weeks ago

Federal agencies implementing infrastructure law exceed hiring goal

Another 1,000 positions are expected to be hired in the government's current fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1.

7 weeks ago

Rep. Gaetz bill would jail feds who disclose security clearances

The proposal would also levy a $1,000 fine for individuals who talk publicly about their clearance status.

8 weeks ago

Ernst ‘dismayed’ by Bureau of Prisons response to sexual misconduct

“I expected to receive more substantive detail and direct responses to the questions I asked,” the Iowa Republican Senator said in a letter to the agency.

2 months ago

Pay incentive for Veterans Health Administration HR employees to lapse

VA recently announced that it will have to claw back $9.7 million worth of incentives given to 174 senior executives.

2 months ago

OPM extends authority to make it easier to hire cyber, AI candidates

OPM added data science and operations research occupations under the authority.

2 months ago

Defense Logistics Agency cuts back telework to two days per week

Those hired under a remote work agreement are not affected by the decision.

2 months ago

United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots

Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.

2 months ago

Career

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

The move could help expand the number of eligible candidates who apply to the bureau.

Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level.

Republicans in Congress especially have sought to peel back remote work after the federal workforce was sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s one of several recent decisions by agencies governmentwide to increase in-person work.

Volunteerism by eligible family members, like the spouses and children of Foreign Service officers, has grown to compelling heights.

According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency.

Lawmakers voiced their support for a draft rule by OPM to strengthen civil service protections.

Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.

According to the 2023 results, 17% telework one or two days per week.

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

The DoD has been pushing to fill vacancies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT and data analytics while contending with fierce talent competition

Job postings from federal employers on Handshake increased by 22% over the past year.

Another 1,000 positions are expected to be hired in the government's current fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1.

The proposal would also levy a $1,000 fine for individuals who talk publicly about their clearance status.

“I expected to receive more substantive detail and direct responses to the questions I asked,” the Iowa Republican Senator said in a letter to the agency.

VA recently announced that it will have to claw back $9.7 million worth of incentives given to 174 senior executives.

OPM added data science and operations research occupations under the authority.

Those hired under a remote work agreement are not affected by the decision.

Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.