Working in Federal Government
About 2 million civil servants work at more than 400 federal departments and agencies in every state, plus Washington, D.C., all U.S. territories and more than 140 foreign countries. About 80% of federal jobs are outside the Washington, D.C. area and more than 20,000 federal employees work abroad.
Federal employees are passionate about making a difference — working to end homelessness, finding cures for diseases, keeping our food supply safe and more.
Whether you want to work in technology, medicine, engineering or national security, or you have an interest in art history, zoology or architecture, you can find federal opportunities that meet your needs.
Who is the Career Workforce?
In the first in a series of “Our Government Explained” videos, the Partnership discusses where in the country federal employees work, the wide range of people in federal agencies and the many jobs performed by civil servants.
Learn More About Working in Federal Government
Benefits
Federal employees receive generous benefits that go beyond vacation time and retirement savings. Check out this page to learn more about all of the benefits.
BenefitsJob Titles
Federal job titles and position classifications can be confusing if you are new to federal job searches. Check out this page to demystify how roles are titled and what they actually mean.
Job Titles – FederalPay
While many government salaries are not always comparable to those in the private sector, government employees at all levels often say their primary motivation is not salary but rather the satisfaction from serving the public and doing interesting work. Check out this page to learn more about salaries and the pay scale.
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