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Blue Line

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http://www.theblueline.com/
Focus is Illinois law enforcement but includes firefighting positions and jobs from other states.

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Fedworld

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http://www.fedworld.gov/
Some federal agencies don't post their jobs to USAJOBS, but can be reached via this Fedworld link.

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http://www.govtjobs.com
The nation's leading web site devoted to helping individuals find the jobs they are seeking in the public sector. Govtjobs.com is designed to make your job search efficient and there is no fee to search this web site.

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

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https://www.districtjobs.org/MainPage.aspx
Details upcoming exams and provides a current listing of job opportunities for the MWRD.

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http://www.usajobs.gov/
The official site for federal jobs and employment information. Maintained by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

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