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The federal government’s total civilian workforce as of September 2006 was 2,700,392 and approximately 50 percent of the federal workforce is currently eligible for either early or regular retirement. This is creating significant employment opportunities for anyone interested in working for Uncle Sam. Over 1.3 million jobs will need to be filled as the baby boomers opt to leave government service. The average annual salary for all full-time employees now exceeds $67,186, and you can work at thousands of stateside and overseas locations. Use this book’s resources, including the Job Hunter’s Checklist in Appendix A, to begin your personal job search. This completely updated and expanded edition features the latest information available for finding and applying for federal government jobs. The author and editors have over 110 years of combined federal government service. Considering that federal employees earn an average annual compensation of $106,871, including pay and benefits, compared to $53,288 in the private sector — according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis — the federal sector is an attractive option for job seekers. The federal government’s new recruiting, outreach, and retention programs are attracting new applicants with lucrative incentives. Today federal agencies can pay off new hires’ student loans, negotiate starting salaries, and offer relocation allowances for critical vacancies. Readers will find an expanded application and résumé chapter that takes readers step-by-step through a typical job announcement and instructs readers on how to write effective federal style résumés and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) statements. Résumé samples, compiled by the author and Kathryn Kraemer Troutman, the author of Federal Résumé Guidebook, are included to guide job seekers through the sometimes confusing application process. Considerable improvements were implemented over the past few years to the archaic Civil Service examination process. Uncle Sam has finally dropped most general and administrative written entrance examinations and substituted an "Occupational Questionnaire" and/or "Self Certification" in most cases. New applicants for certain occupations may still be required to take written tests, but most agencies, other than the U.S. Postal Service, forgo testing and opt to use Occupational Questionnaires. Agencies are still evolving since the September 11 attacks and the massive reorganization that established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS was established to consolidate law enforcement and security functions, and 22 agencies transferred significant operational functions and personnel to Homeland Security since its inception. The impact of this reorganization and the increased security requirements in all agencies have changed government demographics. An entire chapter is devoted to law enforcement and DHS careers and the many job opportunities that are now available in the government’s third largest agency. DHS employs more than 154,000 workers in hundreds of occupations. Many changes were initiated since the previous edition was published. Agencies — across the board — have implemented "pay for performance" programs and placed workers in core compensation pay bands. Their pay is tied to performance rather than automatic General Schedule step increases. Lucrative recruitment incentives were authorized by Congress, programs such as the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) were revised, and the student hiring program was reorganized under the eScholar program. This edition also includes information on the Senior Executive Service (SES), and all these changes expanded the new 10th edition to 352 pages. Decentralization continues to evolve in the federal sector. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was originally the central human resource department for most agencies. Today, most agencies recruit and advertise vacancies in-house. Decentralization has created new challenges for those seeking federal employment. Job seekers may have to visit specific agency Web sites to locate all current job vacancies. This book’s companion Web site offers hot links to 143 federal recruitment sites at http://federaljobs.net. This Tenth Edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs will help job seekers land high-paying, benefit-loaded, and secure government jobs. If you’re looking for a position with good pay with excellent benefits, explore the high-paying and secure federal job market. Use this one-stop resource to determine what jobs are available, where they are, and how to get one. Abundant resources and tools, that don’t require the use of a computer to find a job, are also included. The completely revised 10th edition explores:
His government career began when he was drafted in 1968. Dennis joined the Air Force prior to call-up and spent over three years on active duty and an additional seven years with the Air National Guard. He was hired by the Department of Defense (DOD) to maintain aircraft avionics systems after leaving the service and eventually landed an electronics technician position with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 1975. He spent the remainder of his career in various positions with the FAA. During his time with the FAA, Dennis worked on staff in various positions including training instructor, project engineer, computer based instruction (CBI) administrator, training program manager and program support manager. The last 20 years included numerous supervisory and management positions where he was responsible for recruiting, rating and interviewing applicants, outreach, and hiring for his organization. His last position was technical operations manager at the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport’s air traffic control tower. Dennis based this book on his 35 years of personal government experience. This all-new 10th edition presents an insider’s first-hand view of what it takes to go from job hunter to hired employee, and everything in between, to improve your chances of landing a high-paying government job.
What Others Are Saying About 60 Days to a Recession Proof Federal Job; IT WORKS, February 2, 2008
"An INDISPENSIBLE guide to finding and getting a federal job. I used
the information in the NEW 10th edition and was granted 5 interviews, 3 job
offers and accepted a GS-12 position; then negotiated a significant PAY
increase; just 2 month into my search. After arriving at my new position, I
used the Federal Job career information section to obtain additional
vacation time for my prior military service and to make the right decisions
on my benefits. Dennis Damp hit a GRAND SLAM with this book; it is
simply the BEST Federal Jobs Guide on the market today. If you are looking
for a comprehensive federal jobs guide that really puts you ahead of the
competition, this is the book to buy. Thank you, Mr. Damp."
GOT THE INTERVIEW IN 30 DAYS!!!,
I purchased and received this book
two days before Xmas 2007. I was referred for a vacancy announcement on
January 4, 2008. The purchase of this book is a no-brainer. Mr. Damp gives
all the details needed to analyze the announcement and revamp your resume
for the positions. Every penny spent here is worth the precious receipt of a
certificate for a particular vacancy. The last thing I want to add is that I
just started applying in November 2007. This book got me to the top of the
list. Thanks Mr. Damp.
"If ever a book's title described its content,
this one does. Now in its eighth edition, this valuable reference tool continues to
provide essential information and advice for those seeking to obtain secure, high-paying
federal government jobs. Over 50 percent of material from the 2000 edition had been
updated, and approximately 30 pages of new material have been added to reflect recent
developments in the competitive job market precipitated by the September 11 attacks. While
this edition repeats the same 12 chapter topics of its predecessor, it features a new
chapter on the growing area of law enforcement jobs, as well as expanded and substantially
revised versions of the chapters on employment secrets, opportunities for the disabled,
and applications, which instructs users how to write Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(KSAs) statements. Other revisions consist of updates of contact information (e.g., web
sites and telephone numbers or agencies) as well as employment statistics. In his
informative preface, Damp (Post Office Jobs; Health Care Job Explosion; Take Charge of
Your Federal Career) notes the introduction of a simplified application form, the
increased use of telephone and online applications, and the trend toward decentralizing
the application process. The five appendixes provide a job hunter's checklist and contact
and occupation listings. A useful and popular source on the process of finding government
employment, this is recommended for career collections in both public and academic
libraries. {Succinct updates of the information
found in this book are available on the publisher's web site,
www.federaljobs.net . - Ed.}
"Dennis Damp’s book
is simply the best. He covers all aspects of applying,
interviewing and then getting a job with the federal government
and provides many useful tips and references... Damp’s book is
by far the top of the class. I highly recommend this book for
anyone interested in getting a job with the federal government
and jobs counselors as a useful resource in your reference
library. This book is the A to Z on the federal job search
process and a must read for federal job seekers." "The eighth edition of Dennis V. Damp’s "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" is a well-researched book to add to your prep material for government jobs... The eighth edition features a new chapter on law enforcement careers. Damp, who was a federal employee in a previous life, posts updates on his Web site, Federaljobs.net... This book is the latest and greatest, and makes a powerful reference tool if you want a workplace wrapped in the American flag." − JOYCE LAIN KENNEDY, Columnist -Tribune Media Services
"Now in a newly updated and expanded 8th edition,
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How To Get One
by government employment resources expert Dennis V. Damp is a thorough, comprehensive,
reliable reference for anyone considering a possible career in governmental public
service. Individual chapters address the basics of governmental employment, and the
processes of being interviewed and taking civil service exams, as well as jobs
specifically for military veterans, overseas employment, the U.S. Postal service, law
enforcement jobs and much more. An exhaustive reference with appendixes of contact lists
for federal agencies, a straightforward checklist for job hunters, and much more, The Book
of U.S. Government Jobs is an essential guide suitable for government job seekers of all
backgrounds and recommended for school guidance office, community job-center, and public
library reference collections." "A year ago you gave me pointers on finding a federal job. Well it all worked out and I’m a paralegal specialist in Oklahoma. I just wanted to say thanks." — JG, Tulsa, OK "I just wanted to let you know that the information in your book helped me land a Congressional Summer Internship..." — Gus
"... In 'The Book of U.S. Government Jobs,' Damp, the
author of numerous books on government careers, walks job seekers through the federal
hiring process. This seventh revision follows the same arrangement as its predecessor but
includes updated statistics, added electronic tools, a discussion of new application
forms, a revised picture of the federal job outlook, and some expanded sections. Chapters
provide a good overview of qualifications, pay, and benefits; requirements for civil
service exams; veteran preference considerations; opportunities for the disabled; and
interviewing tips. The text is visually enhanced with a good use of bold topic headings,
boxes, margin comments, and tables. Bookhaven Press extends and updates
information for this title and other career books by hot-linking to federal agency
employment web sites form its own site (http://federaljobs.net). Recommended for academic and public library career
collections. [BOMC alternate.]
"I just wanted to drop you a line to show my appreciation for the information you have provided. Before I ran across your publications I almost threw away $400 to a so called agency that "promised me a government job." So once again, thank you for your "civil service" from all of us hopeful civil service employees." — Tom G
"Damp's book on federal employment is recognized
as one of the more practical guides for finding work with the government."
— BOOKLIST
The Book Of U.S.
Government Jobs WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE
Recommended by Library Journal, Career
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DENNIS
DAMP is the author of 21 books and a recognized
government employment expert. He retired in 2004 at age 55 with
35 years of federal government service. He can attest to how
rewarding civil service employment can be – and was in his case.
Dennis has been a guest on hundreds of radio talk shows,
lectured at universities and colleges, and has written hundreds
of articles for national magazines and newspapers. He is a
contributing writer for Google.com and other Web portals and his
books have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington
Post, New York Times, and U.S. News & World Report.
