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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies in Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! Our Pathways Internship Program provides students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission’s work. This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions in several FERC program offices: OE, OEMR, OEPI and OPP. About FERC

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Open & closing dates

12/19/2022 to 01/03/2023
Salary

$50,643 - $80,532 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 07 - 09
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Location
- Washington 1 vacancy
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships - This appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 9/30/2023. May be extended if the student continues to meet program requirements.
Work schedule

Full-time - Full-time position in the excepted service.
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

none
Job family (Series)
- 1199 Business And Industry Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Announcement number

FERC-RIS-2023-0011
Control number

695572600

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While duties may vary for the Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis), some of your typical work assignments may include:

In the Office of Enforcement (OE): Assisting in the analysis of electric and gas markets, assessing market fundamentals/trends and complex issues of market structure, conduct and performance. Analyzing large volumes of data using R, Python or SAS and working independently to summarize anomalous market outcomes and visually present data.
In the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR): Assisting professional staff members in performing analyses of economic and regulatory issues associated with filings for the purpose of identifying trends, problems, or deviations from pertinent regulatory requirements or Commission policies and developing recommendations to resolve issues for use by the team leader or supervisor.
In the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation (OEPI): Assisting professional staff members, following detailed instructions, in the analysis and review of routine regulatory data and other documents associated with Commission filings that are routine or of limited complexity. Interpreting policy/regulations and applying them to analyses of specific issues arising in the regulation of the energy industry or on policies affecting the energy industry. Reviewing and analyzing data and documents on matters related to the energy industry. Managing large datasets and conducting analysis using statistical software.
In the Office of Public Participation (OPP): Assisting professional staff members in development of outreach and engagement strategies and materials relating to Commission-jurisdictional energy markets and energy infrastructure proceedings. Working directly with members of the public, under supervision of professional staff, to inform and engage in Commission activities.

Our Internship Program offers students the opportunity to attend networking events, visit regulated hydropower dams, and participate in seminars with career advice and tips from FERC’s top management officials. For more information, visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/student-relations.

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
A background investigation is required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You must meet the eligibility and qualification requirements.
You must submit proof of enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
You must submit transcripts at the time of application.
You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
This is not a bargaining unit position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of the spring 2023 semester.

Qualifications

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Pathways Internship Program, you must:

Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment; AND
Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade).

Qualifications: To view the qualification requirements of a Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis) GS-1199 please visit: EIA

For the GS-07: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

For the GS-09: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience or coursework in performing quantitative analysis on data using Excel, SAS, STATA, SQL, R or Python.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Education

This position has an education requirement (as referenced in the “Qualifications” 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

FERC is ranked as the #1 mid-size agency in both Teamwork and Effective Leadership in the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work rankings! In addition, FERC is ranked as a top 5 agency in Work-Life Balance and is proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.

The duty location of this position is Washington, DC. Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities. Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty.

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC’s supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities may be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: How to Apply

Here are a few additional tips:

When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received.
When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given.
Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the “Qualifications and Evaluations” and “How You Will Be Evaluated” sections of this announcement.
Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the
“Required Documents” section of this announcement.

Agency contact information

Amanda Hoch

Phone: 2025028476
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: amanda.hoch@ferc.gov
Address: FERC
888 First Street, NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States

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Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to “Track this application.” Your “Applicant status” will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).

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