Federal Employee's Career Development Center
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Key Points
Start Your Plan Now
The way to get started is to take that first step. Start with the home page and introduction to better understand the IDP Process.
Assessment
You have to know where you want to go before starting a trip. Start planning your career by assessing your strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. Identify interesting career fields and specific occupations of interest.
Develop Your Plan
After assessing where you are at and identifying where you want to go, complete a comprehensive Individual Development Plan (IDP) with your supervisor’s input.
Recent Event
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) July 2015 at their Washington, DC Headquarters. IDP presentation by Dennis Damp.
Hosted by Princess Dula, FERC
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) July 2015, at their offices in Vienna, VA. IDP presentation by Dennis Damp.
Hosted by Chris Mattis, FinCEN
Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region. Career Seminar, key speaker Dennis Damp, March 1, 2016. IDP presentation.
Hosted by Craig Meredith, Bureau of Reclamation
About Us…
FedCareerInfo.Com, a web property of Federal Media Network, LLC, helps federal employees develop comprehensive career development plans to progress in their careers and this site provides the resources you need and a path for anyone who desires to expand their horizons.
Career development isn’t something that just happens it takes a considerable amount of planning to achieve your goals. If you put the effort into assessing where you are at the time and where you want to be 2 to 5 years down the road, you can progress and achieve your goals. The factors that will determine whether or not you succeed are motivation, personal initiative, and taking the steps (ACTIONS) necessary to make your dreams come true.
This site was created by Dennis V. Damp, an author, retired federal manager, business owner, career counselor and veteran. Damp is the author of 28 books, a recognized employment expert, and a retired federal manager with 35 years’ service. Dennis has been a guest on hundreds of radio talk shows, CNN, lectured at federal agencies and universities, produced Internet web sites and training videos, and has written hundreds of articles for national magazines and newspapers. His books have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times and U.S. News & World Report.
Dennis worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a navigation, communications, and radar system specialist, training instructor, project engineer, computer-based instruction administrator, training program manager, program support manager, and environmental health and safety program manager. Dennis held numerous supervisory and management positions and was responsible for recruiting, rating and interviewing applicants, outreach and hiring. His last government position was the manager at the Pittsburgh International Airport’s air traffic control tower for technical operations.
Damp’s books and websites are based on his many years in management where he was responsible for recruitment, outreach, retention and career development.
Books by Dennis V. Damp:
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs – 11th edition (out-of-print)
Take Charge of Your Federal Career – 2nd edition (out-of-print)
Post Office Jobs – 7th edition
Dollars & Sense: Safe Investment Strategies for Small Investors (out-of-print)
DUNS Number: 929542736
Bookhaven Press LLC, founded in 1985, publishes informative business and career books and the following websites:
- Bookhaven Press LLC Corporate Site
- Federal Government Jobs & Career Center
- Federal Employee’s Retirement Planning Site
- Federal Employee’s and Retiree Blog – Benefits, finance, health, and lifestyle articles
- Post Office Jobs Career Center
- Federal Employee’s Career Development Center – Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
- Stolen License Plates – What to do when you plate is stolen