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Research and Data Engr., Nashville, TN (April 21, 2008)



  • Employee Workplace: Leave, hours, and dress code are not issues. Current management, however, are micro managers, leavi...   READ MORE


  • State Liaison, Lakewood, CO (January 14, 2008)



  • Employee Workplace: This is a very good job, flexible hours, business casual dress code, and some opportunity for advan...   READ MORE

  • Interview & Recruiting: One round of interviews with my eventual boss - the regional director.   READ MORE

  • Salary & Compensation: Sometimes I receive an annual exceeds performance bonus and once I received a 4-5% bonus for an out...   READ MORE

  • Business Outlook: Some higher Grade GS-14s get paid more but have less responsiblity and work load than I do.   READ MORE

  • CATS Manager, Houston, TX (October 15, 2007)



  • Employee Workplace: Opportunities for advancement limited but I knew that going in. Overall excellent working conditio...   READ MORE

  • Interview & Recruiting: Single interview. Took 6 months to offer me the position and another 6 weeks to get me on board.   READ MORE

  • Salary & Compensation: GS-0801-14 - hired on as a step 1 and am now a step 4. Vacation excellent - had 10 years prior Fede...   READ MORE

  • Business Outlook: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration enjoys an excellent relationship with th...   READ MORE

  • Program Manager, Washington, DC (January 25, 2007)



  • Employee Workplace: Working in the Secretary's office is challenging and hectic. However, the Office has family friend...   READ MORE

  • Interview & Recruiting: I had to provide a resume and response to a job questionnaire. Thereafter, i was interviewed by my...   READ MORE

  • Salary & Compensation: My current salary is $112,000. I work for the federal government and salary packages were not offer...   READ MORE

  • Business Outlook: I work at a federal agency, which has regulatory oversight of the US transportation industry. With...   READ MORE

  • Team Leader, Atlanta, GA (September 12, 2006)



  • Employee Workplace: FHWA is the Federal agency. The agency provides flexible hours, telecomuting between one to two day...   READ MORE

  • Interview & Recruiting: The interview was conduct via videoconference with a panel of three upper management. Leadership sk...   READ MORE

  • Salary & Compensation: GS-14, Range is $100K to $120K.   READ MORE

  • Program Manager/Analyst, Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2004)



  • Employee Workplace: The position is one that presents challenge and an enjoyable working environment. The hours are ty...   READ MORE

  • Interview & Recruiting: Experienced resume review and rating of other qualified candidates. The five highest qualified can...   READ MORE

  • Salary & Compensation: Current compensation package includes: Salary $130,305/year; Government paid basic life insurance ...   READ MORE

  • Business Outlook: Obviously, the Federal Government will be around for a long time. So I will write this from the vi...   READ MORE





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