I like books and public service. Previously: @18F, @BerkeleyISchool. Now: https://xitter.cf/t.co/2QqTWEzmlz. Call me Liz. All tweets my own, et cetera.
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In a world of chat bots and phone trees, @USPS is a beacon of hope. I just got a call from an actual human at my city post office. She gave me some non-BS info, then said she'd keep looking for my package and call me back. O USPS! You are a national treasure.
Because you needed more cats and infrastructure in your life. usace.contentdm.oclc.org/dig…
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Looking for your next high impact tech role or just starting your career as an engineer, designer, product manager, data scientist, or cyber security specialist? Choose what matters. Choose public interest tech.
The wait is over! Applications for our 2023 cohort will open Monday, November 21st.
We are hiring early-career & recent graduates in tech to work on high-impact projects that serve the American people. Preview the process and RSVP for an info session☟
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Have you thanked a local infrastructure worker for your water, electricity, and internet today?
Remember: "innovation" comes and goes. Repair, connection, and maintenance are FOREVER.
the left jar is what comes in.
the right jar is what goes out.
this happens every day.
around the clock.
tens of millions of gallons.
the work of hundreds of people.
hundreds of miles of infrastructure.
generations of investment.
for which you pay 2¢ a gallon.
two.
cents.
ALT close-up photo of a man’s work-gloved hand holding a glass jar of cloudy brown sewage, full of floating solid debris and other awfulness I’m sure.
ALT close-up photo of a man’s work-gloved hand holding a glass jar of clear clean water, water so clear the jar almost looks empty.
For all my US tech friends who want to do some quality public service but don't know where to look -- I'm going to start tweeting interesting-looking gov jobs starting...NOW.
DM me to get help with the dreaded "federal resume."
For those who aren't into director-ing, the VA also has mid/sr agile project manager roles. Also remote, also closes 10/31/2022. usajobs.gov/job/669845500
To sum up, the VA is hiring all sorts of tech types for remote work, all closing 10/31/2022. usajobs.gov/Search/Results?h…
The VA needs Sr Directors of the Digital Service. Data scientists, eng, UX, product all welcome to apply - actual responsibilities will vary. Yup, it's remote. Closes 10/31/2022 🎃usajobs.gov/job/671632200
Back after a long hiatus with a💥of federal jobs. Civic design legend @danachis is now Chief Experience Officer at @DHSgov, and hiring PMs and UX folx: dhs.gov/join-dhs-cx-team. Jobs are not just DHS -- State, VA, HHS, SBA may hire from this opening too. Closes 9/21.
Please enjoy and reuse my company's research-based anti-phishing training, which uses cute animals to teach important security practices. Thanks to @brittagus for doing all the work. medium.com/a1m-solutions/reu…
A storm is a-coming -- my coworker Rebecca Bruno points out that unwinding COVID era healthcare policy changes might be as complex as originally implementing the Affordable Care Act.
link.medium.com/63htkf0Yppb
Calling all scientific visual communicators! NIH is looking for someone to lead a team of designers, medical illustrators, exhibit designers and production specialists. DC area only. Boo. Closes 04/10/2022. loom.ly/KBE4BA8
Not a career gov job, but my excellent workplace is hiring experienced ICs and design leaders. If you've ever thought longingly of fixing the US healthcare system, please take a look: boards.greenhouse.io/a1msolu…
Have feels about 2FA, SAML, or 800-63-3? Yeah, I thought you did. Login.gov is hiring a new director: join.tts.gsa.gov/join/login-…. Applications close 4/4.
I have no words for this opportunity to help. Sr designer needed for refugee, asylum & int'l operations. Involves "complex, sensitive, high-level human-centered design work." Indeed. Closes TOMORROW, so act now.
usajobs.gov/job/642232000
Medicaid paid for 42% of births in the US in 2020. All those babies could sure use some human-centered design, I think. Give it a shot: HCD specialist, Center for Medicaid and CHIP. Many locations. Closes 03/14. usajobs.gov/job/639704300
Next up: UX Designer, House of Representatives. The jokes write themselves, but who else will make democracy user friendly but you? DC only. Closes 03/09, so get on that if you want it. usajobs.gov/job/639310500
🖼️ Director of Content Strategy, National Gallery of Art. Works with branding creative director to "advance visual and verbal story ideas." DC only. Darnit. Closes 03/18. usajobs.gov/job/639217700
Best job title ever: usajobs.gov/job/638596000. "Position requires a balanced perspective, significant grizzly bear handling experience, and strong communication and relationship building skills." Tbh I would hire that person in a heartbeat. (Bear) spotted by @ToreyVanek