Careers in the Government & Civil Service
- Thomas Jefferson - American Founding Father
Top Jobs in government & civil service - Check out some of the fastest growing jobs
Social Workers
- Job outlook: 13% increase from 2019-2029 (BLS)
- Average salary: $50,470 per year/$24.26 per hour (BLS)
- Education requirement: Bacehor’s Degree
social & community service managers
- Job outlook: 17% increase from 2019-2029 (BLS)
- Average salary: $104,690 per year/$50.33 per hour (BLS)
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Mayor, lobbyist, policy advisor
- Job outlook: 4% increase from 2019-2029 (BLS)
- Average salary: $67,150 per year/$32.28 per hour (BLS)
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Economists
- Job outlook: 14% increase from 2019-2029 (BLS)
- Average salary: $105,020 per year/$50.49 per hour (BLS)
- Education requirement: Master’s Degree
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careers within government & civil service
Careers in the Government and Public Administration cluster involve planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.
Government & Civil Service has a multitude of opportunities for you. Explore all the paths you can take in this industry or explore some of the top occupations by checking out the top jobs.
governance
People who work in the Governance pathway include the officials elected or appointed to government positions responsible for making and executing public policy. This pathway includes the President and members of Congress, governors and state legislators, and local elected officials such as councilpersons or commissioners. Also included are the staff members that support them. Careers in this pathway often require working with constituents or interest groups with conflicting goals. Leadership, consensus building and conflict resolution are important skills for success.
National security/military career
Maintaining a strong national security encompasses such diverse activities as running a hospital, commanding a tank, programming computers, operating a nuclear reactor, or repairing and maintaining a helicopter. The military provides training and work experience in these fields and many others for more than 2.5 million people who serve in the active Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, their Reserve components, and the Air and Army National Guard. Military Careers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
revenue and Taxation
People who work in the Revenue and Taxation pathway ensure that governments obtain revenues from businesses and citizens by collecting tax dollars, reviewing tax returns, conducting audits, monitoring taxes payable and collecting overdue tax dollars.
planning
People who work in the Planning pathway develop long- and short-term land use plans to provide for growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural communities, while helping local officials make decisions concerning social, economic and environmental issues. Planners promote the best use of a community’s land and resources for residential, commercial, institutional and recreational purposes.
foreign service
People who work in the Foreign Service pathway serve in embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions and in Washington, D.C. Job responsibilities range from day-to-day operations of a U.S. embassy to analyzing political and economic events or helping American citizens abroad.
