Local and Federal Government
From small city councils to huge government offices, it takes a lot of dedicated and talented people to help
keep this country running. No matter what your major is, you can play a part in how your hometown, state,
or even country is run. Whether you want to help your local community or have a hand in guiding our nation,
public service employment may be just what you’re looking for!
Career Library Resources:
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Federal Opportunities for ALL Majors – white binder on Law/ Law Enforcement shelf
Liberal Arts Articles – white binder on Law/ Law Enforcement shelf
4.02 A Guide to Careers in Community Development / Brophy, Shabecoff
4.05 WetFeet Guide to Careers in Nonprofits & Government / WetFeet
4.13 Vault Guide to the Top Government & Nonprofit Employers / Vault
14.07 Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, & Activism / Axlerod-Contrada
14.21 The Student’s Federal Career Guide / Troutman
14.23 Guide to America’s Federal Jobs / Maxwell
14.25 Federal Resume Guidebook / Troutman
Online Resources:
What is Public Service and what can I do?:
 Public Service Careers: http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
 Int’l City/Council Management Assoc (ICMA): http://support.orcities.org/Portals/5/ICMA%20Why%
20Local%20Government.pdf
Where can I work?:
 United States federal government agencies: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/federal.shtml
 United States local government agencies: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Local.shtml
 Local Government Commission: http://www.lgc.org/
 Planetizen: http://www.planetizen.com/
 USAJobs: http://www.usajobs.gov
 StudentJobs: http://www.studentjobs.gov
 USAJobs states local: http://www.thejobpage.gov/statelocal.asp
 Working in Pennsylvania government: http://sites.state.pa.us/jobpost.html?dsftns=30605
 GovtJobs: http://www.govtjobs.com/index.html
Where can I get more information?:
 Making the Difference: http://www.makingthedifference.org
 Call to Serve: http://www.calltoserve.org
 American Public Human Services Assoc.: http://www.aphsa.org/Home/home_news.asp
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