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Closing date extended from 2/23/18.
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). In this role, you will perform a variety of functions in support of the mission of the office. These duties will encompass, but are not limited to, researching and analyzing documents, decisions or other material and preparing memoranda or other formal audit documents. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as an Auditor, GS-0511-07.
The ideal candidate for this position would be pursuing a degree in accounting, business, or finance; experience using information systems and technology; excellent written and oral communication abilities; and have excellent interpersonal skills.
The FMC is an independent regulatory agency with a mission to foster a fair, efficient, and reliable international ocean transportation system and to protect the public from unfair and deceptive practices. The agency carries out regulatory responsibilities by conducting formal and informal investigations. The FMC also adjudicates and mediates disputes involving the regulated entities, the shipping public, and other affected individuals or interest groups.
The Pathways Internship Program combines a temporary opportunity to earn a competitive salary while learning about federal service. Interns gain valuable, resume- building work experience and opportunities to foster networking relationships. If you are seeking a technical, bachelors, or masters degree, possess outstanding communication skills and are looking for an opportunity to challenge your teambuilding skills, then this opportunity is for you!
02/07/2018 to 03/02/2018
$15.89 - $20.66 per hour
GS 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Internships
Part-time - 12 Hours
4
No
2017-07-VS-PATH-R
490769300
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
This opportunity is open to U.S. Citizens who are Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis, or accepted for enrollment, and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale; remain in good academic standing; and be at least 16 years of age.
As a Student Trainee, you will:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and documentation outlined in the Required Documents section of the announcement. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a not qualified determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
A complete application must include:
1. A resume;
2. A cover letter;
3. Transcripts (official or unofficial) that must display: Your Name, Institution Name, Degree Major, Past and Current Courses, Credits Earned/Completed, and Cumulative GPA;
4. Enrollment Verification (if transcripts do not reflect enrollment); and
5. Vacancy question responses.
Please note: If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
If you are claiming veterans preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.
For more information on veterans' preference please visit FedsHireVets.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/490769300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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