GovSkills: Convert Your Skills Into Public Good

Job Translation: Environmental Protection

Federal environmental protection careers (0028/0029) focus on regulatory compliance and program administration rather than science or engineering. Learn about career paths, required skills, and where these specialists work across federal agencies.

Job Translation: Program Management

Federal program management careers (0343/0340) focus on evaluating government programs and managing operations through analytical thinking and strategic recommendations.

The Majority of Public Sector Jobs are In Your Backyard

Local government jobs outnumber federal 5 to 1. Discover why 6 in 10 public sector careers—from planners to park rangers—are in your backyard.

Job Translation: Federal Human Resources

If you're an HR professional considering a move to federal service, you're probably wondering: where do I fit? The good news is that nearly every HR function you're familiar with exists in government. The challenge is understanding how federal HR roles are structured, what they're called, and how your private sector experience translates.

Job Translation: International Affairs

Federal international affairs careers fall into two main job series: Foreign Affairs (0130) and International Relations (0131). Both help advance U.S. interests globally, but they differ in focus and application.

What Sticky Notes Taught Us About Government Hiring at PSHRA

A few months back, our team set up at the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) conference with a simple experiment. No flashy demo. No perfect pitch. Just a whiteboard, sticky notes, and one question: What's your hardest job to fill? The answers revealed patterns we haven't stopped thinking about since.

Insights for Government Hiring