GOVERNMENT POSITION TRADITIONAL RESUME TEMPLATE ================================================ [YOUR FULL NAME] [Complete Mailing Address - Street, City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number with Area Code] | [Professional Email Address] [LinkedIn Profile URL - Optional] Citizenship: [U.S. Citizen or specify] Security Clearance: [Level and Status - if applicable] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY -------------------- [Write 2-3 sentences highlighting your experience in government or public sector work, relevant expertise, and key qualifications. Example: "Dedicated public sector professional with 10+ years experience in federal program management. Proven track record managing $15M budgets and leading teams of 20+ staff. Expert in regulatory compliance, grant administration, and stakeholder coordination."] WORK EXPERIENCE --------------- [Your Complete Job Title] [Agency/Department Name] | [City, State, ZIP Code] [Month/Year] - [Month/Year or "Present"] | [Full-Time or Part-Time] | [Hours per Week: XX] Supervisor: [Name and Title] | Phone: [XXX-XXX-XXXX] | May Contact: [Yes/No] Responsibilities and Achievements: • [Detailed description of primary duty with scope - Example: "Administered federal grant programs totaling $8M annually, ensuring 100% compliance with CFR regulations and OMB Circular requirements"] • [Specific accomplishment with measurable outcome - Example: "Reduced grant processing time from 45 to 28 days by implementing streamlined review procedures, improving service delivery to 150+ grantees"] • [Management or supervisory achievement - Example: "Supervised team of 8 program analysts, conducting quarterly performance reviews and providing professional development training"] • [Policy or procedure development - Example: "Developed standard operating procedures for emergency response coordination, adopted agency-wide across 12 regional offices"] • [Stakeholder coordination accomplishment - Example: "Facilitated quarterly meetings with 25+ stakeholder organizations, maintaining 95% satisfaction rating"] • [Budget or financial management - Example: "Managed departmental budget of $3.2M, achieving 98% obligation rate while maintaining fiscal compliance"] [Previous Job Title] [Organization Name] | [City, State, ZIP Code] [Month/Year] - [Month/Year] | [Full-Time or Part-Time] | [Hours per Week: XX] Supervisor: [Name and Title] | Phone: [XXX-XXX-XXXX] | May Contact: [Yes/No] Responsibilities and Achievements: • [Detailed achievement with specific program or system used - Example: "Processed 500+ applications annually using FPDS-NG system, maintaining 99.2% accuracy rate"] • [Compliance or regulatory achievement - Example: "Ensured 100% compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) across all procurement activities"] • [Process improvement accomplishment - Example: "Redesigned intake process, reducing paperwork burden by 35% and improving applicant experience scores"] • [Training or capacity building - Example: "Trained 40+ staff members on new case management system, achieving 95% proficiency within 60 days"] • [Reporting or documentation achievement - Example: "Prepared quarterly reports for senior leadership and Congressional briefings, meeting all deadlines"] [Earlier Position Title] [Organization Name] | [City, State, ZIP Code] [Month/Year] - [Month/Year] | [Full-Time or Part-Time] | [Hours per Week: XX] Supervisor: [Name and Title] | Phone: [XXX-XXX-XXXX] | May Contact: [Yes/No] Responsibilities and Achievements: • [Specific duty with quantified scope - Example: "Conducted field inspections of 200+ facilities annually, ensuring compliance with safety regulations"] • [Achievement showing progression - Example: "Selected as subject matter expert for agency policy revision committee"] • [Cross-functional collaboration - Example: "Coordinated with 5 different departments to implement integrated service delivery model"] EDUCATION --------- [Degree Name], [Major/Field of Study] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation: Month/Year] GPA: [X.XX/4.00] (if 3.5 or higher) Relevant Coursework: [List courses relevant to position] Honors: [Dean's List, Cum Laude, academic awards] [Additional Degrees in reverse chronological order] [Degree Name], [Major/Field of Study] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation: Month/Year] RELEVANT TRAINING ----------------- • [Training Course Name], [Organization], [Month/Year], [Hours/Credits] • [Training Course Name], [Organization], [Month/Year], [Hours/Credits] • [Training Course Name], [Organization], [Month/Year], [Hours/Credits] CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES -------------------------- • [Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Certificate Number], [Issue Date], [Expiration Date] • [Professional License], [State], [License Number], [Status: Active/Inactive], [Expiration] • [Security Clearance Level], [Status], [Granted: Month/Year], [Investigation Type: BI/SSBI] SKILLS ------ Technical Skills: [Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Government databases (specify), Data analysis tools] Specialized Knowledge: [Federal regulations, Grant management, Budget formulation, Program evaluation] Software Systems: [List government systems: USA Staffing, FPDS, GEARS, SAM.gov, etc.] Languages: [Language name: Proficiency level - Reading/Writing/Speaking] PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ------------------------- • [Professional Organization], [Membership Type/Role], [Years: XXXX-Present] • [Government Employee Association], [Member], [Years: XXXX-Present] VOLUNTEER SERVICE ----------------- • [Organization Name], [Role], [Dates], [Hours: XX hours annually] Brief description of service and impact AWARDS & RECOGNITION -------------------- • [Award Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year] - [Brief description of achievement] • [Award Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year] - [Brief description of achievement] REFERENCES ---------- Available upon request [Note: Prepare separate reference sheet with supervisor names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses] =================================================== GOVERNMENT RESUME SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: CONTENT REQUIREMENTS: - Include complete contact information with full address - Provide supervisor names and contact information for each position - Specify full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week - Use month/year format for all dates (not just years) - Include citizenship status if required by posting - List security clearances with dates and investigation type - Provide detailed descriptions of duties (more detail than corporate resumes) LENGTH REQUIREMENTS: - Government resumes can be 3-5 pages (longer than corporate resumes) - Include all relevant experience even if older - Provide comprehensive descriptions of responsibilities - Detail specific programs, regulations, or systems used KEYWORD OPTIMIZATION: - Mirror language from job announcement exactly - Include required KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) - List specific regulations, programs, or systems by name - Use federal terminology (not private sector equivalents) FORMATTING: - Font: Times New Roman 12pt (most common for federal resumes) - Margins: 1 inch all sides - Black text only on white background - No graphics, tables, or complex formatting - Use USAJOBS resume builder when applying through USAJOBS PROHIBITED INFORMATION: - No photos - No date of birth or age - No marital status or family information - No Social Security Number (unless specifically requested) FILE NAMING: - Save as: LastName_FirstName_Resume_Announcement#.pdf - Always save as PDF unless otherwise specified