Tech
Online job fair nets 20,000 applicants for 230 jobs
More than 20,000 people submitted applications for 230 federal technology jobs during an online job fair last week that could serve as a model for government hiring efforts.
Tech
GovBenefits debut marks Bush administration’s first e-gov success
A new Labor Department Web site marks the initial success of the Bush administration’s e-government agenda.
Management
Panel urges White House, Congress to scrap A-76 process
A congressionally mandated panel has voted to scrap the government’s 36-year old outsourcing policy and replace it with a new process based on the federal procurement system.
Defense
Subcommittee rejects plea to prevent base closings
A House Armed Services subcommittee has rejected a move to prevent a round of military base closings scheduled for 2005.
Pay & Benefits
Report outlines problems with federal pay
The government’s current system of classifying and paying workers is outdated, fails to reward individual achievements and does not reflect market pay levels, according to a new white paper on federal pay from the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
House votes to replace INS with two new agencies
The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to abolish the Immigration and Naturalization Service and replace it with two new agencies in the Justice Department.
Management