<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Civil Service Careers</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/jobs/governmentcareers/civil?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><description>Civil Service Careers</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Job Hunt]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44419-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44419-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the term "civil service reform" may not make most people stand up and take notice, it's a big deal to people who work for the government -- or who may want to work there.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving Before Retirement Eligibility]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44371-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44371-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Federal Employees Retirement System began 20 years ago, which offers several "portable" Social Security and Thrift Savings Plan benefits. In other words, the benefits are not lost when an employee separates before retirement eligibility.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits Checklist for Newly Hired Federal Employees]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44294-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44294-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the best benefit of federal employment is actually the one to worry about the least: retirement. All new employees are automatically put under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and deductions from salary will start automatically. Those deductions will build up toward Social Security and civil service retirement benefits.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Employee Family Benefits]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44085-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44085-2004Jul12.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it might not be as complete as all that, federal employment provides a comprehensive set of benefits ranging from the birth of children to continued payments after the death of an employee or retiree.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Career Transitions]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39142-2004Jul9.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39142-2004Jul9.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Federal Employees Retirement System is a "portable" benefit featuring Social Security and the 401(k)-style Thrift Savings Plan. In fact, FERS was designed to encourage people to move in and out of government service.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Incentives for Federal Employment]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4136-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4136-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The federal government is finding some creative ways to boost employee incomes and benefits. Agencies have turned to a variety of programs that put dollars into their employees' pockets through tax breaks and other means.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Retirement Benefits]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4177-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4177-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the private sector has recently cut back on their retirement programs, the government continues to offer comprehensive coverage.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Thrift Savings Plan Has Some Superior Benefis]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4213-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4213-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The federal retirement program or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), has most 401(k) features and some superior benefits, too. The TSP allows federal and postal employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis for retirement savings. Money and its earnings are not taxable until withdrawn.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting a Security Clearance]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52768-2003Feb10.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52768-2003Feb10.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You are looking through the job postings and you see the job of your dream.It has everything you want but as you read to the end you see that asecurity clearance is needed.  What is a security clearance andhow do you apply for one so you can get that dream job?]]></description><author> Derrick Dortch</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get an Internship in the Executive Branch]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53322-2003Dec10.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53322-2003Dec10.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of the last decade the federal government did little hiring at the entry levels, while it was shedding jobs. Now, the executive branch is recruiting again and with it comes greater opportunity for students and recent graduates. The latest head count, as of June 2003, shows 1,872,000 employees, a year-over-year increase of nearly 60,000.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Hill Internships Can Kickoff Careers]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49884-2003Dec9.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49884-2003Dec9.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting a job on Capitol Hill depends in large part on whom you know and on word of mouth, advantages that come from prior experience. So how do you get started on the career path?]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Tech, Clerical Salaries May Exceed Private Sector]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4242-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4242-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Federal employees, on average, make 17.5 percent less than their private sector counterparts, according to the Congressional Budget Office. But averages can be deceiving.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working for Uncle Sam: Insurance Benefits]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4202-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4202-2003Jul30.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The government offers three types of insurance for its employees: health, life, and long-term care. In each case, private sector companies who are under contract with the government, provide these benefits.]]></description><author> Eric Yoder</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Myla Riggs]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24693-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24693-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Working for Alexandria, or any local government, is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Its small organization allows such diversity with regard to what you can do. You never know from one day to the next what kind of challenge you are going to face. But ultimately, you get to help people, which is what I like best.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Lynn Gibson]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24636-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24636-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I was a biology major in college. Although I never made use of that book knowledge, my experience as a lab assistant had a lot to do with the career I have today. Looking back, I got the most enjoyment out of helping the younger students. I talked to them about their majors and how they could turn them into careers. Now, my role here at Heritage is to help people find jobs in the public policy and congressional arenas. I try to train young people and give them the tools they need to succeed.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Gary Burns Legislative Director Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) Washington, D.C.]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24596-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24596-2003Apr14.html?nav=rss_jobs/governmentcareers/civil</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:59:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I started out as a driver for George Allen when he was running as a Republican congressional candidate for Virginia in 1991. After one particular speech, he asked me what I thought. Well, this was just a summer job for me and I wasn't trying to get a full-time job out of it, so I felt free to be blunt. I told him that I saw people dozing off in the audience. I said that he should have stuck to just a few points because he sounded like he was rambling. A week later, one of his staff members called me and offered me a job as press assistant.]]></description><author></author></item></channel></rss>