This is a Student Volunteer Trainee position for Fall 2024. The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Summary
This is a Student Volunteer Trainee position for Fall 2024. The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
This announcement is only open to applicants who meet the definition of a student as defined in the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants must also be in good academic standing as defined by their accredited educational institution.
This vacancy announcement will be open until July 31, 2024, with three (3) cut-off dates of:
May 29th,
June 26th, and
July 31st (closing date)
Applications received by each cut-off date will be reviewed for eligibility requirements and eligible applicants will be referred to the selecting officials. July 31st is the last day to submit your application for consideration.
The Department works to tailor each intern's experience to the interests and skills of the student against the needs of Department Program Offices. This opportunity offers training and development in the following areas:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible International Student
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must complete background investigation and fingerprint check.
Applicants must meet the definition of a “Student” at the time of appointment and throughout the duration of the appointment.
Student means an individual who has been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).
At the time of appointment, applicant must:
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited institution.
Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to; high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school.
Have permission from the institution at which he/she is currently enrolled to participate in the internship program.
Must be enrolled on a, at least, half-time basis in a course of study related to the work to be performed.
REMOTE ELIGIBILITY:
If selected for this position you are eligible to work remotely. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed remote work agreement. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.
OR
· You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.
Qualifications
Applicants should select which two training and developmental areas they're interested in. Please keep in mind that due to the volume of applications received, internships within listed areas may vary due to availability. Applicants must meet all requirements at time of appointment.
Eligible International Students:
Individuals who are not U.S. citizens, but who reside in the U.S., may volunteer (1) if they are lawful permanent residents; or (2) if they are non-immigrant aliens with F-1 or J-1 visa status, who are bona fide students residing in the U.S. solely to pursue a course of study at a recognized, approved institution of education, or (3) have deferred action (DACA) status. All foreign national intern applicants will be required to meet the following criteria for consideration:
Must have resided in the United States for three (3) out of the last five (5) years. This ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed.
Must either be a Lawful Legal Resident of the United States or hold a valid F1 Visa.
A requisite investigation must be conducted on all non-U.S. citizen interns. All investigation materials must be submitted and approval granted by the Office of Finance and Operations (OFO) Personnel Security Office prior to commencing the internship.
The following forms will be needed for a complete package: SF-85P, OF-306, Fingerprinting (Digital or Ink), and Fair Credit Release, Resume (if applicable)
Additionally, the Cyber Security and Privacy Awareness Training module must be completed, and certificate received, before approval to start will be granted.
Meet Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201-2) pre-employment requirements for PIV ID issuance.
Interns must present two (original) forms of identification, prior to badge issuance, for identity proofing. Acceptable documents are listed on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (pg.9). At least one submitted document must be a valid State or Federal government-issued picture ID. Identity proofing may be completed at any time, prior to the commencement of work.
Education
This position has an education requirement (as referenced in the “Requirements” section) and therefore, transcripts and/or proof of enrollment are required. Failure to submit this documentation at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
Additional information
Multiple offices will be making selections based off availability of positions. This means you may be contacted by several different hiring managers for an interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to cover transportation to and from work. Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
ED will review application packages, determine eligibility and provide recommended placement into program office for review. ED Employees interested in bringing an intern onboard for the respective cohort will interview perspective interns.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to cover transportation to and from work. Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov.
Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)).
Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application.
NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts.
In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
If you are tentatively selected for an internship, you will be subject to a background investigation/fingerprint check, and you will also be required to provide the requested documentation listed below:
U.S. Department of Education Student Volunteer Agreement
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306) Please follow this link Declaration for Federal Employment, OF 306 (opm.gov) to the Office of Personnel Management website to fill out the Declaration for Federal Employment form.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) A list of acceptable documents to bring your first day of employment can be found here under Instructions for Form I-9 (specifically pages 8-11).
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Fair Credit Release form Please follow this link to the Drug Enforcement Agencies website to download and complete the Fair Credit Release form here.
Transcript or school schedule.
Letter of Recommendation from your school (optional).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov.
Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)).
Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application.
NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts.
In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
If you are tentatively selected for an internship, you will be subject to a background investigation/fingerprint check, and you will also be required to provide the requested documentation listed below:
U.S. Department of Education Student Volunteer Agreement
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306) Please follow this link Declaration for Federal Employment, OF 306 (opm.gov) to the Office of Personnel Management website to fill out the Declaration for Federal Employment form.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) A list of acceptable documents to bring your first day of employment can be found here under Instructions for Form I-9 (specifically pages 8-11).
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Fair Credit Release form Please follow this link to the Drug Enforcement Agencies website to download and complete the Fair Credit Release form here.
Transcript or school schedule.
Letter of Recommendation from your school (optional).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
