9 Surprisingly Cool Government Jobs
Paging Dr. Strangelove! The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is looking for a scientist who has mastery in nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics, or nuclear engineering and can advise officials in order "to preve Salary: $75,057 to $97,573
Paging Dr. Strangelove! The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is looking for a scientist who has mastery in nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics, or nuclear engineering and can advise officials in order "to prevent, protect from, respond to, and recover from radiological/nuclear (R/N) threats or incidents." An added perk: "This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm." Columbia Pictures
The National Guard has a number of openings for flight instructors, including one position in Connecticut that involves training pilots "in advance attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuve Salary:$90,180 to $117,233
The National Guard has a number of openings for flight instructors, including one position in Connecticut that involves training pilots "in advance attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance." The Army Test and Evaluation Command in Aberdeen, Md. is looking for a pilot, too. We couldn't find any listings at the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, better known as TOPGUN. Paramount Pictures
Think you have the right stuff to "support the International Space Station (ISS) Program and future deep space exploration activities"? NASA is looking for potential astronauts, but not just anyone can quali Salary: $64,724 to $141,715
Think you have the right stuff to "support the International Space Station (ISS) Program and future deep space exploration activities"? NASA is looking for potential astronauts, but not just anyone can qualify. Applicants must be active-duty military personnel, have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, physical science, or math
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory in Fort Gillem, Ga., is looking for someone to perform DNA analysis "on physical evidence and material consisting of body fluid stains, hair, bone, dental pulp Salary: $85,500 to $111,148
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory in Fort Gillem, Ga., is looking for someone to perform DNA analysis "on physical evidence and material consisting of body fluid stains, hair, bone, dental pulp and other human tissue." The Army's job posting also warns that the hiree must be able to get security clearance and could be deployed outside the contiguous U.S. and that the position is "subject to on-call and irregular work hours." The jobs also requires llifting "evidence that weights up to 40 pounds to working heights of 48 inches." Warner Bros. Pictures
The National Museum of the Army Reserve needs a curator to care for and build up its collection. The person hired will "develop historic displays from beginning to finish that impart the history of the US Arm Salary: $59,158 to $76,902
The National Museum of the Army Reserve needs a curator to care for and build up its collection. The person hired will "develop historic displays from beginning to finish that impart the history of the US Army and the Army Reserve." One caveat: This is an office job, but it "may require extensive physical activity in a field environment" – and "often in inclement weather." Twentieth Century Fox
This big national security job at the Defense Intelligence Agency requires an expert on "international threat issues, including terrorism, instability, and political violence and unrest." The person must al Salary: $119,553 to $165,300
This big national security job at the Defense Intelligence Agency requires an expert on "international threat issues, including terrorism, instability, and political violence and unrest." The person must also have "comprehensive knowledge of military Special Operations tactics, techniques, and procedures." Paramount Pictures
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management has a job that might be perfect for those who love the great outdoors, or maybe just really liked being a camp counselor. The Outdoor Recreation Plan Salary: $47,448 to $74,628
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management has a job that might be perfect for those who love the great outdoors, or maybe just really liked being a camp counselor. The Outdoor Recreation Planner helps tourists and others enjoy leisure activities on national land. The Tres Rios Field Office located in Dolores, Colo. oversees more than 664,000 acres of public lands in southwestern Colorado, with more than "600 miles of designated motorized and non-motorized trails, and winter sports use areas." Bring a life vest: The Dolores River can typically handle boating from late April to early June. Eureka Pictures
It's not quite Jellystone, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in need of a "Lake Manager" in North Dakota to oversee "a large geographical area, which includes a major reservoir project." The job involve Salary: $68,809 to $89,450
It's not quite Jellystone, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in need of a "Lake Manager" in North Dakota to oversee "a large geographical area, which includes a major reservoir project." The job involves "fish and wildlife management, soil conservation, fire protection," and management of, yes, picnic areas. Hanna Barbera
The government posting says this jobs entails "the design, prototype construction, fabrication, alteration, fitting and repair of all types of prostheses required by Walter Reed National Military Medical Cen Salary: $89,033 to $115,742
The government posting says this jobs entails "the design, prototype construction, fabrication, alteration, fitting and repair of all types of prostheses required by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center." Translation: helping those who serve their country recover from tragedies and resume their lives. What could be cooler than that? Harve Bennett Productions
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