A career in the Federal government is challenging, but also rewarding. The Federal government needs the best and brightest to serve this country for the betterment of our nation. The contributions Federal employees make today, tomorrow and in the future, ensure that America will remain a world leader and successfully respond to the challenges of the 21st century.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Over 2.6 million people today proudly call themselves Federal employees. These dedicated Americans have selected the Federal government as their employer of choice, where every day they know their work touches the lives of Americans at home and abroad. There is an old Navy recruitment slogan saying, “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.” A career in the Federal government can be an adventure, offering challenging career opportunities in approximately 900 occupations in this country and in over 180 foreign countries.

The Federal government offers entry-level, mid-career and senior management positions for all skill and interest areas. Federal employees protect our national parks, perform medical research, predict economic trends, help find affordable housing, train workers for better jobs, enforce the law, and ensure our national security. All these jobs add to the quality of life for every American.

Not only is public service interesting and satisfying, but it offers great opportunities for training and development, career advancement and mobility. The Federal government offers a generous benefits package, including competitive salaries, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, a 401(k)-style savings investment plan, and health and life insurance. Federal employees enjoy a stable and family-friendly environment that offers a good work/life balance.

The Federal government is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the many cultures of America, including Asian Pacific Americans. The government wants the best and the brightest. The Federal government is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified candidates receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

"It’s a great place to be, and perhaps the right place for you."

Download Asian Pacific American Federal Career Guide

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A Publication of the
U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Office of Personnel Management
May 2006.

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RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

Many awards and bonus programs are used to recruit, reward, and retain high performing employees.
Examples include:

Annual Performance Award: A monetary award based on an employee’s annual performance rating.

Instant Good Job Award: A monetary or time-off award as a one-time recognition of a special act on a project.

Incentive Awards: A monetary or time-off award (honorary and/or non-monetary).

Recruitment Incentive: An agency may pay this incentive to an employee newly appointed to a difficult-to-fill position in return for signing an agreement to fulfill a period of service with the agency. The incentive may be up to 25 percent of basic pay for each year in the service agreement (or higher under certain circumstances).

Relocation Incentive: An agency may pay this incentive to an employee who must relocate to accept a difficult-to-fill position in a different geographic area in return for signing an agreement to fulfill a period of service with the agency in that area. The incentive may be up to 25 percent of basic pay for each year in the service agreement (or higher under certain circumstances).

Retention Incentive: An agency may pay this incentive to an employee who has unusually high or unique qualifications or who is fulfilling a special agency need and who would be likely to leave the Federal service without the incentive.

The incentive may be up to 25 percent of basic pay (or higher under certain circumstances).

Student Loan Repayment: The Federal student loan repayment program permits agencies to repay Federally-insured student loans as a recruitment or retention incentive for candidates or current employees of the agency. Agencies may make payments to the loan holder of up to a maximum of $10,000 for an employee per calendar year and a total of not more than $60,000 for any one employee.

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