Local Gov't

Jason,

How are you? Congrats on baby Legacy! Family is growing.

I've got about 6mths left here in Zambia and I am beginning to think about America and what I would like to do in the future. Every time I think about a job I go back to your Stormwater Management with the local government. I wanted to pick your brain a little bit about how getting a local government job works. It seems like the job has a great balance of office work, hands-on field work, community sensitization, and all-round connectedness to what progressive things are happening.

I just have no idea what the steps are to getting that type of job. It doesn't have to necessarily be stormwater management but a job that focuses on outreach is enticing. Do you have any advice or guidance on what the process is? Or tips?

I feel like the 2 years of AmeriCorps and 3 years with PeaceCorps should help get my foot in the door. I'm also thinking about federal jobs as well but I feel like that can be a little more detached at times.

Well, I look forward to your insight. It looks like things are continuing to go great for you and the family. I always think about the way you are involved in Munice when I'm having trouble seeing the light. Pass greeting to everyone.

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Best Regards,

Brandon Buck


Feed the Future Field Coordinator
USAID/Peace Corps Zambia

Contact: 0961517551 I Brandon.james.buck@gmail.com

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."