How can I get a government job?

[Alone]

I've been waiting for my security clearance for three years. I've had my TS for a year and a half but I'm waiting for my next level.

 

[The Stigenator]

For state jobs, most of them have exams that you got to pass before you get on a list. There may be something similar for federal jobs.

look into it.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Over a year? You need to contact who ever is doing it as they found something, or think they did, they do not like and are deciding on what to do with you. That is what happens most of the time when it takes that long.

Is your spouse not a US Citizen or you ever had mental treatment? Those are 2 things that come up, besides the money issues.

:sneaky:

Spouse is a citizen. I'm crazier then bat shit but they know that already.

 

[ModerateRepZero]

Marv and Marlin have excellent advice. Applying for a government job in some ways is different than applying for private sector jobs (ie. the stringent you MUST have the combination of education and/or relevant job experience and also specifying your qualifications).

There's any number of books on govt jobs, but one I used while I was applying was "Federal Resume Guidebook" by Kathryn Troutman.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

There's a hiring freeze going on.

 

[ModerateRepZero]

There's a hiring freeze going on.

Depends on the agency and location. Unless http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ is fluff, there's quite a few govt jobs available. At the agency I work at, I was told there was a hiring freeze at least in my region, but I noticed an open office position over in another region/state *shrug*.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

Depends on the agency and location. Unless http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ is fluff, there's quite a few govt jobs available. At the agency I work at, I was told there was a hiring freeze at least in my region, but I noticed an open office position over in another region/state *shrug*.

You're definitely right, it was just a generic reason.