Careers in Government and Public Administration relate to planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.  A primary goal of virtually all careers in public service is to help improve the quality of life and livelihood for the citizens represented, while supporting the betterment of the overall community.

High school diploma

• Court clerks

• License clerks

• Postmasters

• Transportation security screeners

Short-term training

• Construction and Building Inspectors

• Coroners

• Eligibility Interviewers for Government Programs

• Various Compliance Officer Positions

Bachelor’s degree or further education

• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

• Financial Examiners

• Parks Directors

• Policy and Budget Analysts

• Regulatory Affairs Specialists

• Statistical Assistants

• Urban Planners