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San Diego Government Jobs for Judges

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Those looking for San Diego government jobs (Click here) in the legal sector may want to consider a position as a judge.

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates typically work in a court of law to arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice. They also have the ability to sentence defendants in criminal cases, determine the liability of defendants in civil cases, and issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.

Applicants for judicial positions are usually required to have at least a bachelor’s degree and some work experience. However, most judges have worked as lawyers, and therefore have attended law school and earned a law degree. Employers also will want to look into your California criminal records.

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Phoenix Government Jobs Supported by Public Safety Funding

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

A new round of funding will help to support many important Phoenix government jobs that keep local citizens safe.

Local public safety agencies can now apply for some extra funding from the Public Safety Stabilization Program. Gov. Jan Brewer authorized the use of $10 million in State Fiscal Stabilization Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the grant program.

“The announcement of these funds gives law enforcement and fire departments a chance to make proposals for funding to enhance operations and improve crime-fighting, fire-fighting and first response capabilities,” Brewer said. “The intention of providing the funds to local public safety agencies is to ensure they have the resources needed to provide safety and security to citizens in their local communities given the nationwide downturn in revenues at all levels of government.”

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Miami Government Jobs in Danger

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

An unprecedented number of Miami government jobs could soon be eliminated if the city fails to find a different way to balance its budget.

If city officials don’t find another solution in the near future, Miami could be forced to lay off 1,128 employees, or about 31 percent of the city’s workforce. Officials have been avidly looking for ways to mend a $100 million budget gap.

One tentative plan would change a civil service law and place the lowest-paid, shortest-tenured employees at the highest risk of being laid off, while allowing the highest-paid, longest-serving workers to keep their jobs.

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Phoenix Government Jobs See Smallest Yearly Drop

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

While the area’s unemployment rate increased and more jobs were lost over the month and year, the education industry was the only industry to see a yearly increase in employment, while Phoenix government jobs saw the smallest yearly decline.

During January, the Phoenix area’s unemployment rate increased from 8.2 percent to 9.2 percent, following an 8.1 percent increase during December 2009. Despite the latest increase, the area’s rate is still lower than the national unemployment rate of 9.7 percent.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area had a total non-farm employment of 1,674,800 workers during January, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 1,712,900 workers during December and a 5.5 percent decrease from last year.

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Tucson Government Jobs

Friday, November 20th, 2009

If you’re looking to get into politics, you may want to consider the many Tucson government jobs available.

Tucson’s government industry employed 80,500 workers during September, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 78,200 workers during August, but a 3.2 percent decrease from last year.

Tucson has what’s considered a “weak mayor” model of local government. The six-member City Council has exclusive legislative authority and shares executive authority with the mayor. The mayor is elected by voters apart from the council, while a city manager is appointed to overlook the everyday operations of the city. Bob Walkup currently serves as the mayor of Tucson.

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