Government, Public Administration and Safety

Welcome to the Government, Public Administration, and Safety Community!

This community is a place to explore resources and opportunities for students interested in government, public administration, and safety career opportunities. You can browse job and internship opportunities, read through the blog posts and resources, or research industry trends in the Labor Market Insights section. Also, click on the Career Coach on the right to connect with them for an appointment.

Whether you are looking to work with the general public, help with administrative and organizational development, or focus on resource management, working within the local, state, or federal government can offer diverse career paths and many opportunities for future professional growth.

Government based jobs can be conducted on three main levels, local, state, and federal; options can range from enhancing cultural resources, fostering safe actions by the public, and managing policies and procedures. Working for the government at any level can offer a career that instills a sense of fulfillment by allowing you to support your fellow community members!

Positions within the government, public administration, and safety fields can range from city managers, cultural resources coordinator, military, law enforcement, district attorney, park ranger, transportation consultant, and many more!

Want to know more about working within government and public administration positions?

Interested in working for the government at the federal level?

  • Check out usajobs.gov for a variety of resources including federal resume development and current job openings!

Interested in working within the public safety field?

Stay in North Carolina and see what job openings are available right now at ncworks.gov!

If you are interested in exploring you options within the government, public administration, or safety field, please click the link to the right to connect with a career coach!

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14 tips for government agencies hiring students, recent grads for early career tech jobs

For decades, employers of all types have found that technology workers are some of the most difficult to hire. It isn’t that the workers themselves are difficult but, instead, there just haven’t been enough of them as compared to the …

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10 Entry-level Government Jobs to Consider (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

If you’re a recent graduate or looking to switch careers, entry-level government jobs could be the perfect place to start. These positions typically offer stability and a strong foundation for long-term career growth. Whether you’re interested in law enforcement, healthcare, …

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How to Land Your Dream Job in Public Administration

Your public administration degree has prepared you for a variety of occupations you probably never dreamed possible. From your state’s supreme court and various charitable organizations to nursing homes and the Nuclear Regulatory commission; all of these career paths are …

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Career Resources

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263 Locust Street
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