Forest Service plans to carry out major reorganization with or without approval from Congress
Thu Apr 16 7:05 pm
The Forest Service's chief says the agency isn't looking to cut its workforce. Thousands of employees left last year by taking voluntary separation incentives.
DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs
Thu Apr 16 6:37 pm
The DHS shutdown is leading to unpaid utility bills at the Coast Guard, a vacuum of cyber planning activities at CISA, and grounded aircraft at CBP.
Wildland firefighters on track for 25% hazard pay boost for prescribed burns
Thu Apr 16 6:28 pm
Despite similar risks when working on either uncontrolled fires or prescribed burns, federal wildland firefighters currently earn hazard pay only for wildfires.
Fewer federal workers, same mission: Why AI is the productivity-first technology critical to agency operations and efficiency
Thu Apr 16 5:09 pm
AI is the mission-critical tool that can drive new levels of efficiency, enabling agencies to do more with fewer workers yet still deliver for Americans.
The tactical edge is now: Deploying AI and communications in disconnected environments
Thu Apr 16 4:45 pm
Designing for the tactical edge begins with one question: What is the minimal viable capability required to continue operating if key nodes are lost?
DC3 making better sense of its cyber data
Thu Apr 16 4:16 pm
Kajal Pal, the Defense Cyber Crime Center’s architecture management of data and enterprise division chief, said tools like XDR are more important than ever.
A big refund feels good, but getting more of your money throughout the year may feel better
Thu Apr 16 3:43 pm
"Take two-thirds of that refund, let's say it's $3,000, put the $2,000 into longer term savings ... and then spend one-third," said Mike Meese.
Federal union raises alarms about Forest Service reorganization, planned move to Utah
Thu Apr 16 2:37 pm
Union officials say the relocations will almost certainly lead some of those employees to quit their jobs.
A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired
Thu Apr 16 2:37 pm
"That's what this is ultimately about, whether the Constitution and the rule of law and speaking the truth will continue to matter," said Joe Spielberger.
DoD seeks to curb high military spouse unemployment with expanded hiring flexibilities
Thu Apr 16 1:41 pm
A new policy urges DoD to prioritize military spouses for noncompetitive appointments and expand the use of alternate worksites.
Many former feds are navigating the job market for the first time in years, and finding it looks different
Thu Apr 16 12:57 pm
"I think the first thing is just to understand that the market isn't harder. It's just a little different," said Stephanie Miller.
Amid intense scrutiny at Labor Department, new IG brings law-enforcement mindset
Wed Apr 15 8:10 pm
"Our reorganization will be critical in building...one of the most effective inspector general offices in the federal government," Anthony D'Esposito said.
