Government Jobs

6 of the best sites with information about government jobs. Know of another site that should be included here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Post Military Employment, Jobs, Hospital Jobs)

1. USAJobs.gov - Official job site of the U.S. federal government calls itself a “one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.” Create an account and you can search for jobs worldwide by agency, occupation, location and other search parameters. You can also explore the career interests center, learn about federal hiring trends, and find special resources for students, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. (www.usajobs.gov)

2. GovernmentJobs.com - Find jobs in the public sector at this government jobs board that allows you to search for state and city government jobs by location, job category and minimum salary requirements. You must register and complete an online employment application to apply for available positions. The site is free for job seekers; employers will pay a fee to post a job. (www.governmentjobs.com)

3. GovtJobs.com - This site, which requires no registration, bills itself as “the most popular government job website devoted to state and local governments.” Search for positions in numerous job categories from city, county and state agencies and other governmental jurisdictions. You do not apply via this site, but each listing directs you to the correct government Web site or provides the required e-mail address for sending your resume. (www.govtjobs.com)

4. Government Jobs You Should Apply For Now - July 2009 article in which Forbes Magazine researched some of the highest paid professional positions currently available with the federal government. Jobs run the gamut from health communications specialist to supervisory nurse midwife, and include detail, salary range and a direct link to the official listing and online application. (www.forbes.com)

5. Government Jobs at OrlandoJobs.com - Search for local government jobs in Orlando, Florida and the surrounding counties of central Florida here. Current featured jobs include positions with the cities of Orlando, Oviedo and Casselberry, Florida. (www.orlandojobs.com)

6. OPM’s John Berry: A New Day for the Civil Service - Transcript of “A New Day for the Civil Service,” the keynote presentation given by the Office of Personnel Management’s John Berry at the Excellence in Government Conference on July 20, 2009. Berry talks about notable civil servants throughout history, the current state of the federal government employment system, and the challenge of fixing hiring and recruitment if the federal government is to be America’s model employer for the 21st century. (www.washingtonpost.com)