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Related Web Sites for Government
- USAJOBS.COM - The official job site of the United States Federal Government. It is the one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. Includes over 20,000 current openings, information on featured jobs, links to all of the employment forms, plus current news and information.
- Call to Serve - This site contains a wealth of useful information on the Federal Government. You can learn more about job or internship opportunities, how to apply, how to find opportunities, you can read through agency profiles, and much more. Be sure to visit the "Downloads" section.
- Firstgov.gov - This is the U.S. Governments Official Web Portal. Site provides an A-Z agency listing with links to their sites, information on Judicial and Legislative branches, statistics, and resources for citizens, federal employees, for businesses and nonprofits, and government to government information.
- Club Fed - This site provides information and links to a variety of government opportunities.
- Hillzoo - Provides information and resources for the DC area. Site includes information on current news, off-the-hill jobs, housing, and more.
- Federal Jobs - This site was created to help federal government job hunters find, apply for, and land government jobs. It was expanded to assist federal employees seeking upward mobility, career progression, and retirement planning assistance. Federal Jobs Net also includes comprehensive Postal employment information, information about overseas jobs, law enforcement opportunities, and detailed information on Veteran's benefits, handicapped employment options, and special emphasis hiring programs.
- Government Printing Office - This site provides information on the publications currently available from all areas of government.
- Thomas Legislation Information - This site provides current and historical information on bills, laws, and legislation.
- White House Page - Excellent resource for White House news, policies and information. Also provides information and links to other federal agencies and departments.
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Federal Government Departments
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - This site provides latest information and statistics on food and agricultural information, job opportunities and links to the various agencies and departments under the USDA
- U.S. Department of Commerce - This site includes latest economic indicators, job opportunities, contract opportunities, and grant opportunities. Some of the organizations and agencies under the Department of Commerce include: Census Bureau, Patent and Trademark Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) - This site provides current information and special interest articles. This site also includes job opportunities plus related information and links to the organizations within the department including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Reserves.
- U.S. Department of Education - This site provides extensive information on current education related topics. Site includes performance reports, special sites for students, parents, educators, and administrators. Provides current job opportunities through Edhires
- U.S. Department of Energy - This site provides the latest news and information on energy and all related topics including science & technology, energy sources, energy efficiency(plus energy tips), prices and trends, national security, plus safety and health. Special features include The National Science Bowl. This site also provides information to consumers, educators, researches, students & kids plus links to energy information for all states. Links to jobs are also included.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)- This site provides extensive information and resources on all areas involving health, safety and well-being. Site includes information on drug and food information, aging, families & children, policies & regulations, grants & funding, diseases & conditions. Some of the organizations under the HHS include The National Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Center for Disease Control (CDC) , National Institute of Health (NIH) and more. Career information can be found under each organization, through USAjobs and through their own site: http://www.hhs.gov/careers/index.html
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)- This site provides extensive information and news pertaining to housing issues. They provide information, resources and statistics to the housing industry, home buyers, tenants, and more. Information about working for HUD can be found through USAjobs as well as through their resource page: http://www.hud.gov/jobs/index.cfm
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- This site provides information on current topics and news items. Agencies under DHS include The Federal Emergency Personnel Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service. For additional agencies visit their website. Job Information is provided under: Working with DHS
- U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) - This site includes job opportunities plus related information and links to the following organizations. Some of the organizations and agencies under the DOI include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Fish & Wildlife Service(FWS), U.S. Geological Survey(USGS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Site includes information and news on endangered species, and other sites of interest.
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - This site includes job opportunities http://www.usdoj.gov/06employment/06_1.html plus current news, information and resources. There are over 50 agencies under the DOJ. Some of these include: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) The site includes extensive information and on employment laws, unemployment, wages and benefits, and related topics. There are over 25 agencies under DOL. Some of these include the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Jobs within the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Regional Job Listings, as well as information and links to resources for job seekers are provided.
- U.S. Department of State - This very robust site provides extensive information on current events. Very extensive information on employment opportunities are provided for Foreign Service Officers, Foreign Service Specialists and other Career Opportunities. This site also provides links to U.S. Embassies and Consulate offices as well as current Travel Advisories. Information on education and leadership programs are also provided.
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - This site includes information on career opportunities plus related information and links to the following organizations. There are 13 agencies with the DOT. Some of these include: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- U.S. Department of theTreasury This site provides extensive information and resources for taxpayers, resources on money management, financial markets, and more. There are 11 bureaus under the Treasury Department. Some of these include the IRS, U.S. Mint, Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Careers Information is provided. Positions within the IRS are also provided.
- U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) This site provides current news and topics relating to veterans. These include links to V.A. facilities, information on benefits, memorials, Veterans organizations, Veterans Day Events and Programs. Job Opportunities are provided.
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Independent Agencies/Commissions
Please note that many of the following will list career opportunities on their own sites.
- African Development Foundation
- Agency for International Development
- Appalachian Regional Commission
- U.S. Arms Control Disarmament Agency
- The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
- U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Corporation for National &Community Service
- Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
- Farm Credit Administration
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Federal Election Commission
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Federal Housing Finance Board
- Federal Labor Relation Authority
- General Accountability Office (GAO)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Government Printing Office
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- International Trade Commission (ITC)
- Merit System Protection Board
- Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- National Archives and Records Administration
- National Capital Planning Commission
- National Commission on Libraries &Info Science
- National Council on Disability
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
- National Gambling Study Impact Commission
- National Institute for Literacy
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)
- Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
- Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
- Office of Compliance
- Office of Government Ethics
- Office of National Drug Control Policy
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- Peace Corps
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
- Postal Rate Commission
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
- U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
- U.S. Security Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Selective Service System
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Smithsonian Institution
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
- U.S. Sentencing Commission
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- Voice of America (VOA)
- Legislative Branch - This site provides all the information on the Legislative Branch including information on the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, The Library of Congress (LOC), The Government Printing Office, The Congressional Budget Office, Architect of the Capital, U.S. Botanic Garden, General Accountability Office (GAO)
- Judicial Branch -This site provides information and links to The Supreme Court, The Lower Courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals, Special Courts, and Court Support Organizations.
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Related Web Sites for State Government
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Professional Associations/Organizations for Government
- American Political Science Association Founded in 1903, APSA is the professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.
- Government College Relations Council (GCRC) (Chicago, IL)
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Professional Journals/Publications for Government
- Federal Daily - News and resources for federal and postal employees.
- Hill News Periodical
- Roll Call newspaper is the publication for Congressional news and information. Published Monday through Thursday while Congress is in session (Mondays only during recess), Roll Call provides up-to-the-minute news of the legislative and political maneuvers that happen every day on Capitol Hill plus political coverage of Congressional elections in every state in the Union. RollCall.com is the online version of the newspaper, providing not only the full content of the print edition but also breaking news stories and daily e-mail alerts. Also includes job postings http://www.rcjobs.com/job-search/
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