About William A. McKelligott Expertise All aspects of working for the federal government, including recruiting, career advancement and workpalce culture. I can also answer questions on work as an international civil servant.
Experience 6 yrs experience with the US government, both legislative and executive branch agencies. I have also worked with the UN, both as an international civil servant and as a consultant.
Education/Credentials Master of Arts in the Social Sciences, University of Chicago
Master of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Bachelors degree in Political Science, Universidad de Los Andes
Question I am an unemployed Exec Assistant, seeking a civil service job...I worked for USDA many years ago and then, all you did was take the Civil Service Test and you were then able to apply for various positions. What's my first step now?
Answer Lu
My understanding is that the civil service exam is no longer in use. To learn about civil service jobs, all you have to do is go to www.usajobs.opm.gov and look for something that suits your interest and skills.
You mentioned that you were a civil servant a few years ago. If that is the case, you must have a SF-50, a standardized form used by all government agencies that describes what type of appointment you had (e.g., full time, career tenured, etc.), how much money you earned, where you conducted your job and under what job series (e.g., analyst, clerk, secretary, attorney). I believe that you can contact the National Archives and have them find a copy of your last SF-50 (this is the important one for you at this stage) and use it for all future applications.
If you worked for the government for at least 3 years you generally obtain career tenure, which means that you do not have to compete for government jobs with the general public.
