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ecent reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of work- ers in the United States are on the hunt for a new job or have left the workforce, in large part due to the COVID-19 pan- demic. Because of the COVID- 19 pandemic and the ongoing need for many critical staff, the VA has opened numerous positions under a direct-hire authority, which allows agen- cies to hire qualified applicants more quickly. It expedites hir- ing by referring all qualified candidates directly to the hiring manager, without consideration for ranking, rating and other typical selection procedures. If you have ever dreamed about having a steady job with good benefits and a retirement
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plan, now is probably one of the best times in the last decade to secure such positions, said Darren Sherrard, associate director of recruitment marketing and workforce solutions at VA. From housekeeping to police officers, air conditioning mechanics to health technicians, program support assistants and more, there are over 200 job
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