Entry level government jobs

Passionate about your community and eager to make a difference? If this sounds like you, a career in government is what you are looking for. There are a wide variety of federal entry level government jobs available depending on your educational background and aspirations.

According to the USAjobs.gov website, there are a number of entry level government jobs that can be well suited for all majors, including, but not limited to: environmental protection professional, civil rights analyst, personnel occupations, administrative officer, management analyst, logistics management specialist, paralegal specialist and contract representative. The majority of administrative jobs are a good fit for any major. The government uses a grading system that is based on level of education and experience, which can easily show you for which types of government jobs you qualify for. For example, if you have an associate’s you will be considered GS-4 and a bachelor’s a G-5, as mentioned on USAjobs.gov.

The salary range for government entry level jobs for those with bachelors can get up to $50,000+ for nurses and technical analysts working for the army. Keep in mind that government jobs also have generous benefit packages and a high level of job retention, if you are looking for a stable career. If you are uncertain about what type of government job you would like to pursue, researching about these broader types of government jobs could be a good starting point.

If you are still in school, but you already have an interest in government related jobs, you should consider training programs offered by the government, ranging from apprenticeships to fellowships to grants to internships to scholarships. You can be eligible for these opportunities from high school through the doctorate level.