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Learn about the benefits of federal employment at NOAA, the Federal government's recruitment emphasis, compensation packages, and how to apply. Discover various career paths, competitive salaries, and the importance of public service for your country. Find out how to navigate USAJOBS and utilize additional resources for finding federal jobs. Take advantage of the opportunity to make a real difference through public service by joining NOAA today!
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Finding Federal Employment: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Message from the President “Public service is not simply a noble profession, it is an honorable life. Your service to your country makes the ideal of America a daily, living reality.” President Barack Obama
Federal Employment Facts • The Federal government employs 1.84 million workers • 41.9 percent of Federal employees have a bachelor's degree or higher • 6.9 percent of Federal employees have disabilities • 22.4 percent of Federal employees have veterans preference • 40 percent of Federal employee are eligible to retire
Why Public Service? • Numerous Federal career paths and locations • 84% positions outside DC • Unparalleled career opportunities • Average Age of Federal Employee: 45.6 • Great benefits and work-life balance • Service to country • You truly make a difference!
What mission critical occupations are projected to have a recruitment emphasis over the next few years? Number of employees as of September 2005. http://www.ourpublicservice.org/usr_doc/FINAL_REPORT.pdf
Federal Compensation Package • Competitive Salary • Annual and Sick Leave • Multiple Health Insurance Options • Life Insurance • Long-term Care Insurance • Thrift Savings Plan (401K) (pre-tax $) • Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax $) • Public Transit Subsidy (non-taxable)
“Government Speak” in Hiring • Job (Vacancy) Announcement • Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service • Job Series or Occupational Series • KSA’s • Specialized Experience • Career ladder • Hiring Certificate (‘the cert’ or ‘BQ’) • Veterans’ Preference • Career Status and Reinstatement
General Advice When Applying • Apply only for positions and job levels for which you already have the required experience and skills • Answer questions fully • Tailor application to document specific knowledge, skills and abilities requested • Pay attention to security clearance • Submit all documents, as requested
Writing KSAs and Competencies • Address the breadth and scope of your experience • Be specific • Dates • Coursework levels • Length of time • Results of efforts • Be accurate and truthful
USAJOBS cont’d Search Features • Flexible and user-friendly • Tailor your search to your specific needs: • Location • Agency • Occupation • Advanced • Keyword
Additional Resources • Government Agency Gateway www.usa.gov • Library of Congress Agency dictionary www.loc.gov/rr/news/fedgov.html • U.S. Government Manual www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html
Additional Resources • Qualifications Standards www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/gsseries.asp • Classification Standards www.opm.gov/qualifications/
Message from the 26th President • “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” • Theodore Roosevelt • Civil Service Commissioner • 1889 - 1895
Good LUCK! Kelli Kelli Seaberry HR SpecialistClassification/Recruitment WFMO l Advisory Services Division (:: 301-713-6351 officel 301-713-0974 fax 8::kelli.seaberry@noaa.gov *:: 1305 East West Highway, WFMO, SSMC IV, Silver Spring, MD 20910