Government Executive Get the latest workforce news delivered to your inbox. email NARFE's Jessica Klement joined the show to talk about civil service and the COVID-19 crisis. Public service is both a career and calling for many. While the 15 months have really tested federal employees’ resolve, the two million civilian feds have responded with aplomb to the challenges of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Active and retired federal employees have likely looked at the response with some level of pride in civil servants’ professionalism. Jessica Klement is the Staff Vice President, policy and programs at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. Prior to joining NARFE, Klement served as the Government and Public Affairs Director at the Federal Managers Association, She joined the show to talk about her organization and Public Service Recognition Week.