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Would you like to serve fellow Americans while being exposed to the work of a Federal career, including experience with solid work assignments that will help you grow professionally through training and mentorship? If your answer is YES, the OCC Pathways Internship Program is for you! This exciting program offers students paid internships to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. You will be provided meaningful developmental work at the beginning of your career.

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Open & closing dates

02/28/2024 to 03/12/2024
Salary

$51,475 - $79,626 per year
Pay scale & grade

NB 3
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Announcement number

PATH-HQ-PA-24-4875-12321990
Control number

778904700

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals who are students enrolled on at least a half-time basis and seeking a Law degree From an ABA Accredited Law School; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.9 grade point average (GPA) or higher on a 4.0 scale; remain in good academic standing; and are at least 16 years of age.

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As a Student Trainee in (Law), the Intern serves as a developmental level staff member. Assists supervisors, attorneys and other staff in one or more of the Chief Counsel's Office (CCO) units by performing tasks, including but not limited to the following:

Answering basic administrative requests, handling subpoenas, preparing legal opinions, briefs, motions, and memorandums for consideration by the Comptroller, Chief Counsel, or CCO.
Interpreting laws concerning bank supervision, policy, and operation matters.
Provides a variety of technical and administrative support activities for attorneys across CCO.
On request, the Law Intern will locate and obtain materials from a variety of sources to assist attorneys and other staff in the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, motions, regulations, legislation, memorandums or other documentation.

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Conditions of Employment

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

Sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
Complete a one year trial period (unless already completed).
Provide proof of education (transcripts) prior to a job offer; an official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
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.
Travel occasionally to attend training, as required.
Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements and Qualification Requirements by the start date of this internship.

Eligibility Requirements: 1) You MUST meet the definition of a STUDENT for the duration of your appointment as follows: An individual enrolled and seeking a Law degree at an ABA Accredited Law School on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program. For more information on the education requirements go to Treasury's Pathways Program.

2) Grade Point Average (GPA): Every semester, you must maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale. An academic year of graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours in an accredited college or university.

3) You must be seeking a JD at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the NB-III level, you must meet the following requirements:

Must have completed at least 1 full academic year of graduate level law school education by the start of the summer internship. The law school must be recognized by the American Bar Association.

Education

Please see Qualifications section for education.

Additional information

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to: www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
Internship begins April/May 2024 and is not-to-exceed September 30, 2024, but maybe extended temporarily without further posting.
You must be able to work in Washington, DC for the duration of the internship; however, the position is telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Salary range includes 25.04% geographical pay.
Click all links to view additional information and instructions.
Refer to "Conditions of Employment."
Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

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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.

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, proof of education (transcripts), and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume and transcript(s) include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume and transcript(s) may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Application Review: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring manager in veterans' preference order. The hiring manager may review the applications of all qualified individuals and make selection(s) in accordance with veterans' preference. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

Veterans' Preference: Veteran's preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Veterans who are awarded preference are listed before non-preference eligible and are required by law to be considered before non-preference eligible in the applicant pool.

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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.

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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, 3) proof of education (transcript), and 4) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You must submit dated documentation (i.e., documentation must show currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment) verifying you meet the definition of student (e.g., letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). Documentation must show your name, name of your school, type of degree you are seeking, major field of study (if it makes a difference) and your cumulative grade point average. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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 the 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.

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 actual or expected 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 view FedsHireVets.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: In addition, you may submit the following:
- Cover letter

Documents for Auto-Request:
- LAW SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
- DD-214
- OTHER
- OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- SF-15
- VA LETTER
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.

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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday).

If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Pedro Alicea at Pedro.Alicea@occ.treas.gov or 202-999-8863 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kelly Battista by phone at 202-704-9488 or by email at Kelly.Battista@occ.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Battista is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12321990.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the Announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Agency contact information

Pedro Alicea

Phone

202-999-8863

Email

pedro.alicea@occ.treas.gov

Address

Chief Counsel's Office
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

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Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view.
2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the USA staffing website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.
If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the USA staffing portion of the application. If your application was successfully submitted, your Status will show "Received." You can also elect to stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts.

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.

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A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, 3) proof of education (transcript), and 4) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You must submit dated documentation (i.e., documentation must show currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment) verifying you meet the definition of student (e.g., letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). Documentation must show your name, name of your school, type of degree you are seeking, major field of study (if it makes a difference) and your cumulative grade point average. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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 the 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.

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 actual or expected 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 view FedsHireVets.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: In addition, you may submit the following:
- Cover letter

Documents for Auto-Request:

LAW SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
DD-214
OTHER
OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
SF-15
VA LETTER

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.

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

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.

Help

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday).

If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Pedro Alicea at Pedro.Alicea@occ.treas.gov or 202-999-8863 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kelly Battista by phone at 202-704-9488 or by email at Kelly.Battista@occ.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Battista is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12321990.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the Announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Agency contact information

Pedro Alicea

Phone: 202-999-8863
Email: pedro.alicea@occ.treas.gov
Address: Chief Counsel's Office
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:

Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view.
Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the USA staffing website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.

If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the USA staffing portion of the application. If your application was successfully submitted, your Status will show "Received." You can also elect to stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts.

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 announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

02/28/2024 to 03/12/2024
Salary

$51,475 - $79,626 per year
Pay scale & grade

NB 3
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Announcement number

PATH-HQ-PA-24-4875-12321990
Control number

778904700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/778904700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Student Trainee (Law), NB-0999-III

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Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

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Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Agency contact information

Next steps

Required Documents

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

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