Veterans and Department of Homeland Security ~ Veteran Hires Wanted
Veterans and Homeland Security – Veteran Hires Wanted
The Department of Homeland Security is committed to engaging the unique talents, skills and work ethic of veterans through employment, contracting opportunities and outreach with the veteran community.
Work with Us
The Department counts 47,000 veterans – 25% of the entire Department civilian workforce – among its employees. This is on top of the 42,000 active duty members of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Secretary Napolitano has set a goal to have 50,000 veteran civilian employees at the Department by 2012, and is targeting more positions for veterans and utilizing direct hire authorities to hire veterans to reach that objective.
The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) and the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) lead the Department’s efforts in veteran recruiting. They develop recruitment materials, identify and participate in job fairs, and coordinate with other departments on special veteran programs. They are also responsible for training components in veteran hiring tools and developing standardized training materials for recruiters to be used by components. CRCL provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance for the Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program.
Learn about finding a job at the Department: http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/gc_1255725725969.shtm
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Summer Jobs with the Federal Government
Some jobs might become full-time employment
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~~ Summers are synonymous with hot days at the beach, picnics at the park, and lots of fun outdoors. For some, summers are also a busy time of year ~~especially if you’re a student looking for a summer job.
Fortunately for you, the government is hiring.
Federal agencies have many summer jobs available for both students and recent college grads. The best part is that many of these positions are available across the country ~~not just in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
Wide-Ranging Jobs
Every year, federal agencies turn to students to fill temporary positions that range from administrative assistants and technicians to other support staff in the fields of engineering, national security, environment, health, and technology.
You can see the extensive array of jobs available by going to the student section of USAJobs.gov, an online portal that centralizes job postings across the federal government.
“There are opportunities virtually in every area you can imagine,” said Angela Bailey, Deputy Associate Director for Recruitment and Hiring at the Office of Personnel Management, the agency that runs USAJobs.gov.
Wages for these positions vary from $9 to $15 an hour, and applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Although you need to be a U.S. citizen to get most of these jobs, there are some positions for noncitizens (it depends on the position and the agency).
How to Apply for a Job
Federal summer job searches generally begin by going to USAJobs.gov/studentjobs/ where you can search postings by keywords, geographical areas, and type of student positions. If you find a job that you like, you can apply for it right there on the site.
Federal agencies are not required to post all of their jobs on USAJobs.gov, and in fact many positions are not announced there. That’s why Bailey suggests that you use the portal as a guide for the type of government work that interests you and then reach out to agencies.
“I recommend that students visit the agencies’ websites or call them by phone to see if there are any jobs available,” she said.
To increase the chances of landing a summer job with the federal government, Bailey offers the following advice:
~~ Start searching for a summer job in March or April. By June, agencies have already identified which students they are going to hire.
~~ Apply for jobs related to your area of study. For example, if you’re a psychology major then look for jobs in industrial organization; if you study computers look for opportunities in the area of cyber security.
~~ Speak with school counselors since your school may have a direct relationship with federal agencies and they can help you land a job.
~~ Speak with someone you know who works for the agency where you’d like to work. This person might help you understand the process better and offer you more specific advice.
Long-Term Opportunities
Besides summer jobs, the government has other programs for students and recent graduates including internships, apprenticeships, fellowships, and grants to help students get more education or experience in a specialized field.
Bailey says students should look at these summer jobs as more than temporary employment, as they can be the beginning of a career with the federal government. These temporary jobs allow students to see if public service is something they want to do in the long term.
So far, it’s worked pretty well for both agencies and students.
“We get to try them out and they get to try us out,” she said. “It’s a win-win for everybody.”
USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov are the U.S. Government’s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
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SOURCE GobiernoUSA.gov/USA.gov
CONTACT: Laura Godfrey, Laura.godfrey@gsa.gov, +1-202-341-7124
Web Site: http://www.usa.gov
2011.04 & 2011.05 ~ U.S. Air Force Civilian career tips are focus of upcoming webcasts, May and June 2011
Civilian career tips are focus of upcoming webcasts
by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Civilian Airmen will learn how to plan for their next job, how education affects their careers, and more during webcasts tailored for specific grade-groups in May and June.
Hosted by the Air Force Personnel Center civilian force integration directorate, the webcasts support Air Force commitment to developing Airmen, said Loretta Brown, leadership development program office chief.
“The Air Force deliberately develops all Airmen to ensure they are able to fully contribute to the mission, and achieve their own career goals,” Ms. Brown said. “These webcasts will help civilian Airmen understand their growth options and enable them to plan their careers.”
Civilian institutional development programs exist at every leadership level in a “continuum of learning” created in 2009 to ensure civilians have opportunities to achieve necessary proficiency levels. In support of that continuum, the webcasts will focus specifically on what people in three grade groups need to know.
May 12 webcasts will be tailored to GS-14 and GS-15 employees. May 26 information will be for GS-12 and GS-13 employees, and June 21 webcasts will be for GS-7 through GS-11 Airmen. Supervisors are also encouraged to listen in so that they are able to assist and support their employees’ development plans. Subject matter experts will be online to provide real-time answers to questions during the 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time webcasts.
To join the webcast, go to https://connect.dco.dod.mil/dpi. Those registered with the Defense Connect Online tool will use their user names and passwords to log in, but participants can log in as guests as well. Login will be available 30 minutes prior to the webcast, and those who login as guests must provide their names and bases to be invited to the session.
Some computers may not run the program, which requires Adobe® Flash Player 8. To ensure they have access, those who plan to participate should test their configuration at https://connect.dco.dod.mil/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.
For more information about civilian education and development opportunities or other personnel issues, visit the Air Force personnel services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/home, or call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
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USAF Manpower, Personnel and Services News
Release No: 100
April 25, 2011
FYI Tidbits – Want to make $100,000? Security clearance, training key for new Fort Meade, Maryland jobs
As thousands of jobs arrive at Fort George G. Meade, employers increasingly seek candidates with a particular asset – an active security clearance.
By September 2011, more than 4,000 additional jobs are expected to arrive as DISA, the colocation of Defense/Military Adjudication Activities and the Defense Media Activity take up permanent residence at the installation. While it’s still unclear exactly how many contractors will be attracted to the area, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration has estimated that BRAC will bring as many as 60,000 jobs to the state.
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http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2011/04/03-34/Want-to-make-100000.html
2011.05.25 ~ Defense Industry Career Fair ~ McLean/Tysons Corner, Virginia
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com will hold its next career fair in late-May 2011.
Career Fair May 25, 2011 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Place: Crowne Plaza 1960 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102
Entrance to the career fair is open to candidates listing a U.S. security clearance on their resume. Candidates without clearances may attend if they have prior experience in the U.S. defense or intelligence industries as documented within their resume. All candidates should present a U.S. government or U.S. state issued identification card to verify your identity at time of check-in.
=========== Some Success Tips: ===========
~~ Research employers before coming as to what jobs are being offered. Start your research here: http://tinyurl.com/4gxrutz (check back by April 25th as more employers will be joining us).
~~ Print off jobs for which you are relevant. Point recruiters towards specific positions that you are interested in. This is easy to do if you have those positions printed off and in your hand.
~~ Have an objective statement on your resume: Seeking junior/mid-level/senior position as a _________.
~~ No clearance? Seek out employers that have jobs requiring SECRET security clearances.
GET YOUR RESUME TUNED UP IN ADVANCE through our free resume review service at https://www.intelligencecareers.com/resumes/evals/
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Job Seekers — for more info: CustomerService@IntelligenceCareers.com
Employers seeking to recruit: Elaine Carmack, ECarmack@IntelligenceCareers.com
2011.05.18 ~ Defense Industry Career Fair ~ Tampa, Florida
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com will hold its next career fair in mid-May 2011.
Career Fair May 18, 2011 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Place: Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk 200 North Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602
Entrance to the career fair is open to candidates listing a U.S. security clearance on their resume. Candidates without clearances may attend if they have prior experience in the U.S. defense or intelligence industries as documented within their resume. All candidates should present a U.S. government or U.S. state issued identification card to verify your identity at time of check-in.
Some of the companies that you will meet:
=========== Advanced C4 Solutions, Inc. ===========
Advanced C4 Solutions provides Joint, Tactical and Strategic communications support to Combatant Commanders, government agencies and the private sector.
=========== Mission Essential Personnel, LLC ===========
Mission Essential Personnel is a global professional services firm that provides the most accomplished operational support in the world. Our disciplines include training and advising, and world-wide mission support for language and culture, emerging markets, stability and reconstruction, specialized mission, and expeditionary operations. With over 4,000 people in 11 countries, we deliver certainty; one person at a time.
=========== SAIC – Science Applications International Corporation ===========
SAIC’s national security efforts reach across all branches of the military and support the full spectrum of military operations – from peace keeping and humanitarian missions to major conflicts. SAIC also helps the U.S. Department of Defense, the FBI, and other agencies combat terrorism, cybercrime, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Whether helping the U.S. Army develop systems to enhance night vision capabilities, helping the Air Force train far-flung units worldwide via the Internet, or helping the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command achieve seamless, secure multimedia connectivity for Navy ship and shore communications, SAIC’s technical expertise enables U.S. forces to be safer and smarter.
=========== Some Success Tips: ===========
~~ Research employers before coming as to what jobs are being offered. Start your research here: http://tinyurl.com/4gxrutz (check back by April 25th as more employers will be joining us).
~~ Print off jobs for which you are relevant. Point recruiters towards specific positions that you are interested in. This is easy to do if you have those positions printed off and in your hand.
~~ Have an objective statement on your resume: Seeking junior/mid-level/senior position as a _________.
~~ No clearance? Seek out employers that have jobs requiring SECRET security clearances.
GET YOUR RESUME TUNED UP IN ADVANCE through our free resume review service at https://www.intelligencecareers.com/resumes/evals/
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Job Seekers — for more info: CustomerService@IntelligenceCareers.com
Employers seeking to recruit: Elaine Carmack, ECarmack@IntelligenceCareers.com
2011.05.18 ~ Defense Industry Career Fair ~ Tampa, Florida
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com will hold its next career fair in mid-May 2011.
Career Fair May 18, 2011 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Place: Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk 6550 Loisdale Rd. Springfield, VA 22150
Entrance to the career fair is open to candidates listing a U.S. security clearance on their resume. Candidates without clearances may attend if they have prior experience in the U.S. defense or intelligence industries as documented within their resume. All candidates should present a U.S. government or U.S. state issued identification card to verify your identity at time of check-in.
Some of the companies that you will meet:
=========== Advanced C4 Solutions, Inc. ===========
Advanced C4 Solutions provides Joint, Tactical and Strategic communications support to Combatant Commanders, government agencies and the private sector.
=========== Mission Essential Personnel, LLC ===========
Mission Essential Personnel is a global professional services firm that provides the most accomplished operational support in the world. Our disciplines include training and advising, and world-wide mission support for language and culture, emerging markets, stability and reconstruction, specialized mission, and expeditionary operations. With over 4,000 people in 11 countries, we deliver certainty; one person at a time.
=========== SAIC – Science Applications International Corporation ===========
SAIC’s national security efforts reach across all branches of the military and support the full spectrum of military operations – from peace keeping and humanitarian missions to major conflicts. SAIC also helps the U.S. Department of Defense, the FBI, and other agencies combat terrorism, cybercrime, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Whether helping the U.S. Army develop systems to enhance night vision capabilities, helping the Air Force train far-flung units worldwide via the Internet, or helping the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command achieve seamless, secure multimedia connectivity for Navy ship and shore communications, SAIC’s technical expertise enables U.S. forces to be safer and smarter.
=========== Some Success Tips: ===========
~~ Research employers before coming as to what jobs are being offered. Start your research here: http://tinyurl.com/4gxrutz (check back by April 25th as more employers will be joining us).
~~ Print off jobs for which you are relevant. Point recruiters towards specific positions that you are interested in. This is easy to do if you have those positions printed off and in your hand.
~~ Have an objective statement on your resume: Seeking junior/mid-level/senior position as a _________.
~~ No clearance? Seek out employers that have jobs requiring SECRET security clearances.
GET YOUR RESUME TUNED UP IN ADVANCE through our free resume review service at https://www.intelligencecareers.com/resumes/evals/
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Job Seekers — for more info: CustomerService@IntelligenceCareers.com
Employers seeking to recruit: Elaine Carmack, ECarmack@IntelligenceCareers.com
2011.04.29 ~ Defense Industry Career Fair ~ Springfield, Virginia
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com will hold its next career fair in late-April 2011.
Career Fair April 29, 2011 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Place: Hilton, Springfield 6550 Loisdale Rd. Springfield, VA 22150
Entrance to the career fair is open to candidates listing a U.S. security clearance on their resume. Candidates without clearances may attend if they have prior experience in the U.S. defense or intelligence industries as documented within their resume. All candidates should present a U.S. government or U.S. state issued identification card to verify your identity at time of check-in.
Some of the companies that you will meet:
Advanced C4 Solutions, Inc. – AECOM – Federal Services Group – National Security Programs – BAE Systems – CSC – Federal/Defense Division – Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) – InCadence Strategic Solutions – Inovex Information Systems, Inc. – JTG, Inc. – TASC, Inc. – The Praemittias Group, Inc. – Varen Technologies, Inc. !!We expect another 20-25 employers will join us so check back by April 25th for the final list.
Our special guest will be the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The DIA is looking for a wide range of cleared professionals that can immediately move into critical positions: administrative, analytic, financial, linguistics and logistics.
Some Success Tips:
~~ Research employers before coming as to what jobs are being offered. Start your research here: http://tinyurl.com/4gxrutz (check back by April 25th as more employers will be joining us).
~~ Print off jobs for which you are relevant. Point recruiters towards specific positions that you are interested in. This is easy to do if you have those positions printed off and in your hand.
~~ Have an objective statement on your resume: Seeking junior/mid-level/senior position as a _________.
~~ No clearance? Seek out employers that have jobs requiring SECRET security clearances.
GET YOUR RESUME TUNED UP IN ADVANCE through our free resume review service at https://www.intelligencecareers.com/resumes/evals/
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Job Seekers — for more info: CustomerService@IntelligenceCareers.com
Employers seeking to recruit: Elaine Carmack, ECarmack@IntelligenceCareers.com
2011.04.13 ~ Defense Industry Career Fair ~ BWI/Linthicum, Maryland
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com will hold its next career fair in mid-April 2011.
Career Fair April 13, 2011 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Place: Holiday Inn 890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Entrance to the career fair is open to candidates listing a U.S. security clearance on their resume. Candidates without clearances may attend if they have prior experience in the U.S. defense or intelligence industries as documented within their resume. All candidates should present a U.S. government or U.S. state issued identification card to verify your identity at time of check-in.
Some of the companies that you will meet:
Advanced C4 Solutions, Inc. – BAE Systems – Bridges Consulting, Inc. – CSC – Federal/Defense Division – Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) – Entegra Systems, Inc. – InCadence Strategic Solutions – Inovex Information Systems, Inc. – ITT – Advanced Engineering & Sciences – JTG, Inc. – Maryland Army National Guard – Minerva Engineering, LLC – Premier Management Corporation – SRC – State of Maryland/DLLR – The Praemittias Group, Inc. – Varen Technologies, Inc. – Verizon Business / FNS
Our special guest will be the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The DIA is looking for a wide range of cleared professionals that can immediately move into critical positions: administrative, analytic, financial, linguistics and logistics.
Some Success Tips:
~~ Research employers before coming as to what jobs are being offered. Start your research here: http://tinyurl.com/4mn74kc
~~ Print off jobs for which you are relevant. Point recruiters towards specific positions that you are interested in. This is easy to do if you have those positions printed off and in your hand.
~~ Have an objective statement on your resume: Seeking junior/mid-level/senior position as a _________.
~~ No clearance? Seek out employers that have jobs requiring SECRET security clearances.
GET YOUR RESUME TUNED UP IN ADVANCE through our free resume review service at https://www.intelligencecareers.com/resumes/evals/
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Job Seekers — for more info: CustomerService@IntelligenceCareers.com
Employers seeking to recruit: Elaine Carmack, ECarmack@IntelligenceCareers.com
Agencies cut average hiring time to 105 days, OPM says
By STEPHEN LOSEY | Last Updated: March 3, 2011
The federal government took an average of 105 days to hire a new employee last year, 17 days fewer than the previous year, according to a new report by the Office of Personnel Management.
The statistics, contained in OPM’s annual performance report for fiscal 2010, show the government is starting to make progress reforming its dysfunctional hiring system. OPM Director John Berry has made hiring reform one of his agency’s top priorities, and President Obama issued a memo last May ordering the government to overhaul its processes.
At one point, the government took five months — 150 days — on average to hire new employees. OPM wants new hires to take no more than 80 days. Angela Bailey, OPM’s deputy associate director for recruitment and diversity, said at a conference last month that 42 percent of the government’s new hires now meet that goal.
OPM’s report said that federal managers’ satisfaction with the quality of applicants and the hiring process increased from 6.77 in 2009 to 8.06 in 2010, as measured on a 10-point scale. But applicants’ satisfaction declined slightly in 2010, from 5.36 to 5.20.
OPM did not include agency-by-agency results for 2010. But a chart with agencies’ average hiring times in 2009 showed the Interior Department took the longest —190 days on average.
Pam Malam, Interior’s deputy assistant secretary for human capital and diversity, said in an interview that the agency made great progress in 2010. By the end of fiscal 2010, she said Interior hired new employees in 99 days on average.
“We’re improving every quarter,” Malam said.
Malam said Interior didn’t have a clear picture of its hiring process or reliable ways to track hiring when the reform effort began. So each bureau at the department mapped out its hiring steps and started tracking how long each one took to finish.
Interior used that data to standardize hiring processes across the department and establish a common road map for all components to follow. Interior now keeps track of which officials are responsible for each individual step in the process so they can be held accountable, and has beefed up training on the hiring process for supervisors and human resources specialists.
Interior also realized that it was classifying positions as part of the hiring process, and decided classifications should be done before hiring began.
Interior hopes to adopt a new electronic tracking system this year that will help it more effectively monitor how long each step takes and further streamline the process.
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SOURCE: Federal Times
CONTACT: Stephen Losey, Senior Staff Writer, slosey@federaltimes.com
WEBSITE: http://www.federaltimes.com/
