This 41% hiring bump is being necessitated by a combination of factors, including retiring baby boomers, an increased demand in areas such as homeland security, and an influx of Stimulus Bill funds.

The agency expecting the largest increase is the Department of Veteran Affairs, which is expected to bring on an additional 48,000 workers over the next three year. Over 55,000 of the new hires will be in the field of public health, including nursing jobs. The next largest need will be for security workers, including 31,000 law enforcement jobs.

If you don’t want to live in the “Beltway”, this recent report holds especially good news for you. About 85 percent of the new federal government jobs will be outside the Washington D.C. area — and more than 44,000 of them will be work abroad jobs.

You can read more about the report, issued by the Partnership for Public Service, here.

Did you know that the federal government is the nation’s largest employer, with over 1.7 million employees?

The Job Monkey Job Center is the web’s #1 free resource for job seekers in search of an adventure — and a paycheck.

This week, I am spotlighting jobs in the Federal Government. If living in and around the beltway equals adventure in your book, then you are in luck! Many agencies are staffing up, thanks to an influx of “stimulus” dollars. You can learn more about working for the “feds” from Job Monkey’s extensive section on government careers.

1. Contract Tester, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Arlington, VA

The FBI is seeking telephone administers of the Speaking Proficiency Tests. You are paid per number of tests you administer, which typically take one hour and are conducted in English. Candidates must be native English speakers and be able to pass an English-speaking test at the professional level. You must be available to attend a two-week training session in Washington, D.C., after which you will work from home.

2. Consumer Safety Officer Job, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is seeking a consumer safety officer to provide authoritative guidance and consultation regarding inspection and investigation methods and procedures. This technical position will require constant study of scientific developments and research in the areas of food science in order to identify and assess emerging, complex, or precedent-setting issues impacting the department. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or a minimum of three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree. The job is a minimum GS11 position. Hiring for the position will be subject to a background investigation.

3. Chief Scientific & Technical Advisor for Advanced Avionics, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC

The FAA is seeking a Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Advanced Avionics to be responsible for maintaining a high level of aviation safety and for retaining U.S. leadership in the development and implementation of technical standards for new technologies. This position requires advanced education, or equivalent experience in the physical or engineering sciences with concentration in advanced navigation systems that operate on satellite signals, risk factors in systems which perform new avionics functions, and aircraft performance controlled by digital electronics. Hiring is subject to passing a drug test and receiving Secret Service clearance.

Didn’t find the job of your dreams on our hot jobs lists this week? No worries, just check out the JobMonkey Job Center for hundreds of other listings in every imaginable field.

Good luck with your job search this week!

As I’ve long been harping on here at the JobMonkey, the earliest growth will be in one of four fields: health care, education, government employment, and green business. In fact, these four fields have been some of the most stable over the past 8 months of the recession, posting positive growth numbers over a number of months despite record-high layoffs in nearly every other field.

Here are some of the highlights from BWeek’s article on landing one of these “jobs of tomorrow”.

Healthcare

• New report by President’s Council of Economic Advisors says that healthcare will be largest source of U.S. job growth over the next seven years (through 2016)
• 3 million new jobs will be added annually, including hundreds of thousands of nursing job opportunities
• For students, internships at a hospital or other health-care related organization are a great way to establish some credibility; for current job-seekers, a volunteer position is a great way to augment your resume and get your foot in the door.

Education

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is set to invest $90 billion in education, with half going to local school districts
• Students can gain classroom experience by working as a teacher’s aide or substitute teacher — neither of which require a college degree
• Seniors and current job-seekers should consider Teach for America

Green Collar Jobs

• Job growth within the green collar job industry is expected to exceed 50% by 2016 — four times the growth for all other sectors combined (yes, combined!)
• Billions in federal dollars being invested in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy research
• For students, industry-specific internships demonstrate genuine interest in the field

Federal Government Jobs

• Hundreds of thousands of federal government employees are expected to retire over the next five years
• Stimulus Plan will add 200,000 additional employees at Social Security Administration, the Veterans Affairs Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Defense Department and more
• Federal government jobs cover a range of 900 different occupations

Be sure to check out the rest of the Business Week article here. It really is a wealth of advice for landing a job in these turbulent times.

If you are interested in working for the Federal Government, we have recently expanded that section to include information about:

Health and Human Services jobs
IRS jobs
Federal Career Internship Programs
Drug Enforcement jobs
Environmental Protection Agency jobs

And don’t forget, if you are currently searching for a federal government job, you can search through hundreds of openings in Washington D.C. and around the country at the JobMonkey Federal Job Finder.

We also recently expanded our section on Reality TV jobs. Check out the inside scoop on landing a gig with one of these top rated programs:

Survivor Auditions
Amazing Race Auditions (my personal favorite of the reality TV line up!)
American Idol Auditions
So You Think You Can Dance Auditions
America’s Next Top Model Auditions
Top Chef Auditions
Biggest Loser Auditions
Project Runway Auditions

And finally, we added a brand new section for all you would-be day traders. It’s not a career field for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. But if you think you might have it in you, check out our section on Day Trading.

She’s a perfect little angel and sleeping quietly next to me right now while I search out this week’s hottest jobs! That’s also the reason the posting has been a little sparser than normal, but hopefully I’ll be back into my normal posting routine soon.

Anyway, back to business: Hot Jobs. As you know, each Wednesday, I post three hot new job openings from our job database at the JobMonkey Job Center. There are pages and pages of great new jobs at the Job Center right now, including a trove of newly posted federal government jobs.

Working for the federal government comes with a host of advantages, including job security, benefits and a clear salary schedule. To learn more about working in Washington, check out JobMonkey’s newly expanded section on federal government jobs.

1. Social Science Statistician Job, U.S. Census Bureau, Suitland, MD
This job with the Census Bureau is NOT one of the thousands of temporary census worker positions that the federal government is currently looking to fill. Rather, this full-time job is for a social scientist to design, manage and analyze surveys and studies about topics as Population Size and Distribution, Income and Poverty, Employment and Unemployment, Family and Fertility, Health and Disability, and Housing and Neighborhood Characteristics. Scientists will also have the opportunity to present their findings to Congress, other Federal agencies and the President. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 semester in mathematics and statistics in courses plus 9 semester hours in social science, business, or related classes.

2. Physical Scientist/Biological Scientist Job, National Aeronautics & Space Administration – NASA, Houston, TX
NASA, the world’s leader in space and aeronautics, is seeking to fill research positions in the Physical Sciences and the Biological Sciences. Researchers will collaborate with other world-class scientists to lead major research and development efforts. The ideal candidates will have extensive coursework and research/job experience in the following areas: biomechanics, human centered technology, anthropometrics, software engineering, and human interface design. Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university to be considered for these positions.

3. Chemist Job, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Walnut Creek, CA
Ranked one of the top 15 places to work in the federal government, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking a chemist to work in its Office of Science and Technology, Laboratory Services Division. The person in this position will serve as a specialist in the analysis of forensic evidence from criminal investigations of bombings and/or arsons. The candidate must have proven expertise in the fields of explosive residue, fire debris and/or trace evidence, in addition to possessing a broad-based knowledge in all areas of forensic science. In addition to holding a Bachelor’s Degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering, the ideal candidate will also have completed at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, course work in differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

If you are looking for a job, the Job Center is a great place to start. We have thousands of job opportunities posted from around the country — and the world. Our list is updated every day, so check back frequently. The best news? It’s a totally free service for job seekers!

This week, I’m focusing on jobs with the federal government. The Job Center is featuring a trove of them right now, including opportunities with the U.S. Postal Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. From administrative assistants to bilingual crime fighters to animal biologists, we’ve got it all! If you don’t see the job of your dreams listed below, be sure to click on over to the Job Center and run your own job search.

1. Contract Language Monitor, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Arlington, VA

The FBI is in search of multilingual crime fighters. The Bureau is looking to hire contract language monitors — AKA translators of voice recordings and text material. Monitors are paid hourly, with the rate determined by the language area. Hours of employment will be determined in accordance with the FBI’s needs in a specific language. Contracted employees are not full-time staff members of the FBI and therefore are not entitled to receive employment benefits; despite self-employment, however, monitors may not work from home due to security concerns. The ideal candidates must have U.S. citizenship and be willing to denounce any dual citizenship that they hold. Professional-level fluency in the translating language is required, as evidenced by the ability to pass a battery of language proficiency tests. Candidates must be available to work at least 20 hours a week, and must pass all FBI background investigations, including Top Secret Security Clearance.

2. Secretary (Office Automation), U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Arlington, VA

The DEA is looking to hire a mid-level secretary to coordinate administrative and clerical work for the organization. The position will be responsible for maintaining the supervisor’s calendar, procuring office supplies, receiving and directing phone calls and visitors, processing incoming and outgoing materials, drafting and reviewing correspondence, preparing outlines of public presentations, and performing office automation work.

3. Fish and Wildlife Biologist Job, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Carlsbad, CA

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services is looking to hire an animal biologist for its Carlsbad, California branch. The position will be responsible for providing biological expertise in investigations, consultations, and complex negotiations involving land use, habitat and wildlife conservation. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters degree or PhD in wildlife biology and have a minimum of 3-6 yeas of relevant job experience.

Good luck with your applications!

If so, the federal government has a $350 billion budget to hire you. Not just yet, but several thousands of you, actually.

According to MSNBC, the first jobs being handed out from the Stimulus Bill are not going to be for teachers, nurses, fire fighters or bridge builders. They are going to regulators who will oversee how the rest of the money in the nearly $1 trillion bill is being spent.

With the White House and Democratic leaders in Congress under pressure to show that the stimulus money will be put to good use, the bill … directs more than $350 million to oversight, virtually guaranteeing boom times in the field of government accountability.

If you are interested in putting your skills to work in Washington, you can learn more about what it takes to get hired and what work conditions are like at the JobMonkey’s section on federal government jobs.

1) Security
Jobs with the Defense Department and America’s Homeland Security are on the rise. According to a 2007 report, there will be more 80,000 new jobs in these fields in the next two years. If you include local crime fighting in these figures, I’m guessing the numbers will be even higher — much higher — since the recently passed Stimulus Bill includes billions in funding for law enforcement.

>> Want to learn more? Check out JobMonkey’s section on US Federal Government Jobs.

2) Solar & Wind Energy
With the new administration’s focus on clean energy alternatives, green jobs in energy production are growing by leaps and bounds. Green industries currently account for about 8.5 million American jobs, according to the American Solar Energy Society. With the Stimulus Bill’s $70 billion for green energy, there could be another three to five million new green jobs created over the next decade.

>> Want to learn more? Check out JobMonkey’s section on Green Industry Careers.

3) Health Care & Nursing
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of the thirty fastest growing careers are in health care. Medical assistants, physical and occupational therapists, home health aides and medical record technicians are all hot careers. So is nursing. In fact, the nationwide nursing shortage is forcing states like California to lure RNs with signing bonuses, relocation reimbursements and flexible schedules.

>> Want to learn more? Check out JobMonkey’s section on RN Jobs.

4) Education
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2.8 million new teachers will be needed over the next eight years. Senior level educators are also in need, including principals, headmasters and other school officials.

>> Want to learn more? Check out JobMonkey’s sections on Teaching English as a Second Language and Teaching Jobs Abroad.

I hope this list of four recession-proof careers gives you a little optimism in this rather doom-and-gloom economy. To see the full list of ten careers that are still hiring, be sure to check out the Newsweek article.

JobMonkey launched two new content sections last week, which I wanted to draw your attention to:

1) The new section on Work at Home Jobs has a ton of information about a variety of home-based employment opportunities, from selling on eBay and data entry jobs to multi-level marketing and freelance writing gigs. 

There is also a great little article on home business scams, which you should definitely check out before you commit yourself and your resources to any company.  Remember: If they want you to give them money before they give you a job, then it is more than likely a scam.

2) There is also a new section on Jobs in the European Union.  Whether you are already living in the EU or are looking for a temporary change of scenery, this section has a host of resources about job opportunities, EU work permit requirements and more over on “the continent.”  Most of the information in this section is targeted toward those of you who want a short-term (whether that means a summer or a year) experience in Europe.  If you are looking to make a permanent move to the EU, be sure to contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for detailed information on citizenship requirements.

Hmmm, we’ve covered job search networking pretty extensively here, so maybe tomorrow’s tips post should look at how volunteering can lead to a job.  In the meantime, check out the story at MSNBC.