Benefits

Why are Federal Government Careers in High Demand?

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for men and women.  Consideration is based on test scores, education and experience.

HIGH STARTING SALARIES and regular yearly increases for satisfactory work.

MAXIMUM SECURITY U.S. Government jobs are fully secure! They are practically assured of lifetime jobs as long as they perform their duties faithfully and efficiently.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PROMOTION.  Many who started at an entry-level position have been promoted to executive positions. 

LONG PAID VACATIONS up to five weeks and one day per year.

FOURTEEN PAID HOLIDAYS each year.

LIBERAL PAID SICK LEAVE up to three weeks yearly.

LOW COST TERM LIFE INSURANCE  No physical examination required, and the first $10,000 is FREE.

LOW COST HEALTH INSURANCE  Federal employees are eligible regardless of preexisting conditions.

SUBSTANTIAL RETIREMENT PAY  Based on age at retirement, the total amount of creditable employment service, and your salary history.

Salaries

Competitive salaries is a hallmark of government positions. Since there are 35,000 different job-titles, any position that can be found in the private sector can also be found as a government position. Although it is the same position, there are many differences that can be linked mainly to compensation. On average, the same position in the government will pay better and offer better benefits than the same position in the private sector.