Where the Jobs Are 2009 Report Release Slated for Thurs, Sept 3; Reveals Federal Government Must Hire Tens of Thousands of New Workers to Fill Mission-Critical JobsGreat news for job seekers this Labor Day: the federal government is hiring tens of thousands of new employees according to a report to be released on Thursday, September 3 by the Partnership for Public Service. Based on a survey of 35 federal agencies representing nearly 99 percent of the 1.9 million federal workforce, Where the Jobs Are 2009: Mission-Critical Opportunities for America outlines government-wide projected hiring needs for the next three years.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -
Partnership for Public Service, a think tank, surveyed 35 federal agencies representing almost 99 percent of the government work force, The Washington Post reported. They found the combination of anticipated retirements and the Obama administration's intent to repair the financial sector, fight two wars and address climate change will create the need for many "mission-critical" jobs.
These are jobs defined by government agencies as necessary for carrying out their mission.
As comprehensive as the survey is, it is imprecise because federal workers could decide to delay retirement and the government could continue to privatize many services, the Post reported.
Certain areas, notably medical care, will need personnel, especially the Department of Veteran's Affairs which will need more than 48,000 hires over three years, including 19,000 nurses and 8,500 doctors, the report said.
