About Us
The Nation’s Most Trusted Platform for Government Careers
Careers In Government is the nation’s leading resource center for public sector employment. Since 1996, we’ve been dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful careers in state and local government, education, and public service. Built by former public sector professionals, our platform is uniquely designed to meet the hiring needs of government agencies while empowering job seekers with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in public service.
Our mission is to serve as the premier gateway for public sector recruitment by bridging the gap between government employers and skilled professionals seeking impactful, purpose-driven careers. We offer thousands of public sector job opportunities nationwide—from city managers and public health nurses to urban planners and environmental engineers—connecting job seekers with meaningful roles across all disciplines and locations.
Job seekers enjoy free access to search thousands of government jobs, upload resumes, and connect directly with public sector employers. Advanced filters make it easy to find roles by location, salary, classification, or job type. For employers, Careers In Government offers affordable, targeted recruitment solutions—including unlimited annual memberships, resume database access, and job postings optimized for maximum visibility and results.
Built for public sector hiring, our platform addresses the unique challenges government agencies face. We offer tailored solutions that integrate with your applicant tracking system, support compliance, and help you connect with skilled candidates who are driven to serve. Everything is designed to simplify your process and maximize results. Trusted by agencies nationwide for over 30 years.
Whether you’re searching from a desktop, tablet, or mobile device, Careers In Government provides a seamless, user-friendly experience for both employers and job seekers.
Why Careers In Government? With over three decades of experience, deep roots in the public sector, and a commitment to innovation, Careers In. Government is more than just a job board—it’s a trusted career resource for millions of Americans working in government, education, and nonprofit service. Join the thousands of agencies and professionals who rely on Careers In Government to find the right match. Your public service career starts here.
Careers In Government In the News
Discover the latest media coverage, interviews, and articles featuring Careers In Government and our impact on public sector hiring.
Proof of Workforce Foundation and Careers In Government Inc. Launch Groundbreaking Partnership to Integrate Bitcoin into Public Sector Employment
The partnership will focus on innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the public sector.
Careers In Government Co-founders Named Among 100 Most Influential Thought Leaders in Talent Acquisition
The creators of Careers In Government, one of the largest job board matching talented individuals to rewarding careers in the public sector, have been highlighted among TAtech’s 100 Most Influential Thought Leaders in Talent Acquisition.
Meet Michael and Corey Hurwitz of Careers In Government
Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael and Corey Hurwitz.
Michael and Corey started their career in the private sector and together they co-own the nation’s largest Job Board and Career Resource Center for State and Local Government. Their clients include employers in Los Angeles, such as LA Metro, LAX, County of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Culver City, as well as the largest counties and cities in California and beyond.
Careers In Government Becomes a SparkAmerica Partner
Careers In Government is happy to announce that we have become a SparkAmerica partner. Today we’ll share information about SparkAmerica and what this means for your organization and local and state government organizations around America.
Customized Employer Profile Pages Generate Traffic and Brand Awareness
Careers In Government was the first Job Board in the marketplace when it launched in 1996 and continues to be one of the nation’s leading State and Local Government Job Board and Career Resource center. We leverage state-of-the-art technology to promote talent acquisition that benefits both employers and recruiters in the public sector. In the […]
Careers in Government Named 2016 Innovator of the Year
World’s Largest Recruiting Association Names Careers in Government 2016 Innovator of the Year Careers in Government builds cutting edge recruiting solution for budget-strapped public sector; takes home top honor at Tatech Conference & Expo. Within the next five years, 30-40% of public sector employees in most U.S. states will be eligible to retire, sparking a […]
Careers in Government Inc Receives 2016 Best of Agoura Hills Award
Agoura Hills Award Program Honors the Achievement AGOURA HILLS September 18, 2016 — Careers in Government Inc has been selected for the 2016 Best of Agoura Hills Award in the Employment Agencies & Opportunities category by the Agoura Hills Award Program. Each year, the Agoura Hills Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved […]
Careers in Government Is a Finalist in Two Innovation Industry Awards
The votes are in – thousands, in fact, from all over the world – and the Finalists for the 2016 Recruiting Service Innovation Awards (the ReSIs) have now been determined. The Finalists were selected by a global ballot conducted among the toughest judges on the planet – the talent acquisition and human resources professionals who actually use […]
CIG Reaches More Than 15-Million Job Seekers per Month on Social Media
Careers In Government was founded in ’96 and is still the largest Local Government Job Board and Career Resource Center. Our company was repeatedly recognized by Forbes as the Best Government Career Website and Careers In Government lists hundreds of nationwide vacancies at any one time. Included in our costs, Careers In Government will also promote your vacancies to our […]
Unlimited Annual Memberships: A Full Service Advertising Solution
Our most popular product for employers with more than 25 vacancies in a 12 month period is our Unlimited Annual Membership. This is a full service product where Careers In Government will automatically pull your jobs from your employment page, so no manually job entry is necessary. This is a flat annual fee and depends […]
What employers are saying
Town of Longboat Key
We’re thrilled to share that we found our new Senior HR Generalist through Careers In Government! The platform helped us connect with a fantastic candidate, and we’re so grateful for the support. Careers In Government continues to be an essential resource in reaching qualified public sector talent. Thank you!
Peckham & McKenney
Peckham & McKenney has advertised with Careers In Government for years and consistently received excellent customer service. The team is friendly, accommodating, and responsive, making every interaction smooth. More importantly, the platform remains a highly effective resource for promoting public sector career opportunities and meeting our recruitment advertising needs.
Bob Murray & Associates
We’ve partnered with Careers In Government since its inception and have always appreciated their responsiveness and attention to detail. The platform consistently plays a key role in helping us attract top public sector talent on behalf of our clients. It’s an essential part of our recruitment strategy.
Koff & Associates, Inc.
As a recruiting firm serving public sector agencies, we’ve found Careers In Government to be a game-changer. Since Corey and Michael revamped the platform, it’s become a premier job advertising and sourcing tool. We now partner with them regularly to help identify top-tier candidates for every recruitment effort. Highly recommended!
Mercer Group
Our HR Manager recruitment through Careers In Government and LinkedIn went really well. We attracted outstanding candidates and are close to finalizing the shortlist. I truly appreciate the support throughout the process and will absolutely reach out again for help with future public sector recruitments.
MGT
We love Careers In Government and always enjoy seeing our job postings featured on social media. The added visibility and reach have made a real impact on our recruitment efforts. It’s a platform we trust to help us connect with top public sector talent.
HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc.
Careers In Government has been the best platform I’ve used—easy formatting, clean design, and intuitive editing. The technology and round-the-clock support really stand out. It’s clear this success comes from true dedication and hard work.
WBCP
Just wanted to share how impressed I am with the Careers In Government posting process—it’s one of the smoothest and most intuitive out there. We use many job boards, and yours stands out. Also, WBCP recently launched our social media presence, so tagging us in posts moving forward would be great!
City of Weatherford, TX
The site looks amazing! Your team did a fantastic job bringing everything together seamlessly. Thank you for the hard work and attention to detail—Careers In Government continues to impress and support us in every aspect of public sector recruitment.
Yuba County, CA
Thank you for the continued support and quick response—we absolutely love Careers In Government! The platform consistently delivers quality candidates and reliable service, making it a vital part of our public sector recruitment efforts.