Local Government Jobs
In many of the nation’s largest cities the local government represents one of the leading employers, offering careers in a wide variety of fields. Government institutions at the state, regional, city, county and township level all offer considerable career opportunities. For a hand-selected collection of respected internet sites focusing on local government positions, click on the “Web Resources” tab below.
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Web Resources
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USAJOBS - State and Local Jobs Page
State and local job resources, from the official job site of the United States federal government.
http://www.thejobpage.gov/statelocal.asp -
USA.gov - American Hometowns
All US cities, counties, and towns, listed by state. Uses locally produced directories.
http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Local_Government/Cities.shtml -
National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Includes job listings.
http://www.naco.org/ -
Statelocalgov.net
The State and Local Government Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments.
http://www.statelocalgov.net/ -
BLS Guide to State and Local Government Jobs
Bureau of Labor Statistics guide to state and local government jobs, excluding education and hospitals.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.htm -
Local Government Institute (LGI)
govtjob.net - your online source of jobs available in state and local government, including city, town, village, county, borough, and township.
http://www.lgi.org/ -
AOL Jobs - State and Local City Listings
Learn exactly what your job outlook is from a local perspective. Before your move, find out the job trends in your new state of residence.
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Govspot.com
US Government, state government, congress, government jobs and more.
http://www.govspot.com/ -
Govtjob.net Job Openings
govtjob.net - your online source of jobs available in state and local government, including city, town, village, county, borough, township, public sector and others
http://www.govtjob.net/job_openings.htm -
50statejobs.com
Find jobs in all 50 states.
http://www.50statejobs.com/ -
California State Personnel Board
Find a job with the State of California.
http://www.spb.ca.gov/index.htm?e=1 -
Texasworkforce.org - State Jobs
A list of Texas state agency job sites.
http://www.texasworkforce.org/jobs/stateagencieswebs.html -
NY State Department of Civil Service
New York State employees serve more than 18 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations. Local government listings as well.
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/jobseeker/ -
Jobs.myflorida.com
Florida state employment listings.
https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html -
Work.Iliniois.Gov
State of Illinois employment opportunities.
http://www.work.illinois.gov/ -
Pennsylvania State Civil Services Commission
Employment opportunities with the state of Pennsylvania.
http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/ -
Ohio Hiring Management System
The State of Ohio’s career opportunity page. Each day state employees strive to deliver excellence, accountability and efficiency through Ohio’s government.
http://careers.ohio.gov/ -
Michigan Careers
Michigan State and Local Government Jobs. A Michigan Jobs and Career Portal service.
http://www.michigan.gov/careers/0,1607,7-170-22521-165900--,00.html -
Careers.ga.gov
Careers with the State of Georgia. Official state government jobs site.
http://careers.ga.gov/ -
North Carolina Office of State Personnel
Job opportunities with the State of North Carolina.
http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/