This 101-level introductory webinar is designed for current and former federal employees who are interested in transitioning into local government service. The webinar will give attendees an overview of common local government structures, offer advice to job applicants on effectively translating their federal experience for a local government human resources or talent acquisition audience and provide strategies for identifying local government job opportunities. Hear from current and former local government executives on how to best understand what kind of talent a local government organization needs and how to effectively present your prior experience, leadership, and communication style during the application and interview process. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with Raftelis.

Speakers:

Roslyn Gervin- interim director of human resources of the City of Newport News, Virginia

Catherine Tuck Parrish - senior vice president and executive services practice leader, Raftelis; former deputy city manager of the City of Rockville, Maryland

Anne Lewis – senior manager and recruiter, Raftelis; former assistant county administrator of Loudoun County, Virginia

Sarah Slegers - manager and recruiter, Raftelis (moderator)

September 16 - 18, 2025
A three-day conference specially curated for the human capital community at the federal, state and local government levels. The conference is an opportunity for human capital professionals to develop and deepen your technical expertise, gain exposure to emerging trends and grow your network in the government human capital community.