Entry level government Jobs
March 9th, 2010 |
While the state of the economy is on the upswing, many job-seekers have found that it hasn’t quite swung back up to normal yet. If you’ve found yourself looking for a job and not quite getting the results you had originally hoped for, there may be an option you haven’t considered yet—a government job. I know, it doesn’t sound like the most exciting or popular job option, but the reality is that government jobs are not only stable, they are also becoming more widely available, while also offering great benefits. So if you’re thinking that this might just be the next step you want to take, we (along with the help of those at Monster.com and GovCentral.com) have broken down the best entry level government jobs out there right now.
Keep in mind that while these jobs are technically entry level positions, most of them will still require at least a college degree for placement. Here are a few to consider:
1. Accountant. With job titles ranging from CPA (Certified Public Accountant), to Business Analyst, to Accounting Manager, government accountants usually complete tasks such as preparing or analyzing accounting records, analyzing business operations and determining opportunities, and developing budgets. If you’re a numbers person, you could start off earning over $25/hour as a government accountant.
2. Business Operations Managers. Employees in this position monitor, direct, and manage business operations of both private and public sector organizations. This could mean doing anything from managing other employees’ schedules and delegating tasks to actually assessing staffing needs and picking and training new employees. The average salary of a government employed business operations manager is around $40/hour.
3. Fire Fighters. Ah, every little boy’s dream job…and every big girl’s dream husband. If you’re up for the challenge, fire fighters not only make on average over $20/hour, but also get to be the knight in shining armor, or knight-ess, if you will (we don’t discriminate).
If none of these quite fit the bill, there are several other government employment opportunities out there. So take a look, and don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
