Federal employment refers to jobs within various government agencies at the national level. These include positions in executive departments, federal agencies, and other branches of the federal government.
Related terms
Civil Service System: A system used by governments to hire employees based on merit rather than political affiliation or personal connections.
Executive Order: A directive issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government without requiring approval from Congress.
Bureaucracy: The administrative structure and organization of government agencies responsible for implementing laws and regulations.