Government

Government jobs consist of all levels and branches of government. It encompasses public defender and prosecution positions and positions with the military and all other agencies such as the Small Business Administration, state or local transit authorities, congressional committees, law enforcement, and provision of social services.

A list of departments, in which aspirants seeking a career in government can look for jobs for :

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Prepares proposals and negotiation and administers contracts with government agencies.

CUSTOMS OFFICER
Assists in the regulation of importing and exporting goods.

HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Does historical analysis; studies policy issues; prepares analytical reports; coordinates the interdisciplinary studies. Works for universities & public research agencies.

IMMIGRATION AGENT
Assists in the regulation of immigration.

INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
Researches and analyzes a diversity of geopolitical issues on behalf of the government.

LOBBYING RESEARCHER
Identifies information that can be used to support the positions and the efforts of lobbyists.

TEACHER
Instructs high school and junior high school students in specialized subject areas.

SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Does sociological analysis; studies policy issues; prepares analytical reports; coordinates interdisciplinary studies.

SPECIAL PROGRAM TEACHERS
Instructs students enrolled in special education programs.

PLANNING RESEARCHERS
Conducts research into the economic, environmental, and social consequences of development in order to support strategies for appropriate growth.

FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER
Works in Foreign Service posts to represent and administer nation's embassy

LABOR RELATIONS RESEARCHER
Assists labor relation's specialists with detailed research required for contract negotiations.

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

PUBLICATIONS RESEARCHER
Researches story and script ideas; maintains research files on topics and people; checks stories for accuracy. Works for government newspaper, magazine, or book publishers.

RADIO/TELEVISION RESEARCHER
Researches story and script ideas for broadcast media.

ADVERTISING MEDIA PLANNER
Determines the most cost-effective means of reaching a target market via print and broadcast media.

ARCHIVIST/HISTORIAN
Accesses and organizes records and documents; conducts historical research to verify authenticity and significance of historical material.

BANK EXAMINER
Reviews records and procedures to determine whether banks comply with government regulations as well as internal bank policy.

BIOMEDICAL/MEDICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Follows detailed instructions and prescribed procedures to assist in laboratory research.

CUSTOMER GRIEVANCE OFFICERS
Handles customer relations, usually through direct contact with customers or clients.

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER
Creates new educational methods and materials; assesses the effectiveness of existing methods and materials.

ENERGY ADMINISTRATOR & RESERCHERS
Manages and plans operations or oversight of work with six major types of energy: oil and gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear & solar.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR
Manages plans, supports, or monitors work involving environmental issues.

FINANCIAL ANALYST
Assesses the feasibility and profitability of specific financial operations, programs, and transactions.

JUDICIAL CLERK
Performs clerical duties, schedules calendars, keeps records, and does research for courts and judges.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Performs a variety of enforcement and investigative activities.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES ANALYST
Write manuals on internal operating procedures and policies.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
Creates, implements, and coordinates a service to a community.

PUBLIC RELATIONS/PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Assesses the public relations needs of the government, and plans and implements programs to meet them.

TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATOR
Applies shipping regulations and customs laws, schedules shipments, handles related paperwork.