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Summary
Are you looking for a meaningful internship that will give you a competitive edge, marketable experience, and knowledge of the Federal Government while making a difference in people's lives? Check out this opportunity from the Office of the Chairman to learn more about the office and the Federal Maritime Commission. We are seeking motivated law students who love a challenge and can bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the office and agency!
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/08/2024 to 01/06/2025
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Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
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Pay scale & grade
GS 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Part-time - 20 Hours
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
2025-01-V
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Control number
818312100
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Duties
The Student Legal Volunteer program in the Office of the Chairman is designed to provide law students with a variety of real-world federal agency legal experiences. The work normally assigned to a student legal volunteer will include:
- Assisting the Chairman's office in researching and analyzing legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other legal material; and
- Preparing legal memoranda on assigned questions in connection with matters before the Commission or the courts.
This position will be open until filled or until January 6, 2025, whichever comes first.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Duration of Internship:
Students should be available from May until August 2025 and be able to work at least 20 hours per week (40 hours per week preferred) for a minimum of eight weeks.
Conditions of Student Volunteer Program:
- Selectees must submit school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) and proof of enrollment in a degree or certificate-seeking program at an accredited institution.
- Student volunteers do not receive payment of any kind from the FMC, except approved volunteers may be eligible for a transit subsidy.
- Students must sign and adhere to the FMC's Student Volunteer Service Agreement.
- A representative from selectee's school must sign the FMC's Student Volunteer Service Agreement form.
- Although optional, students are encouraged to work with their school's academic advisor to request course credit for the Student Volunteer Program.
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the basic requirements to be considered eligible by the close of this announcement.
Successful candidates will possess: knowledge of basic legal principles and concepts to interpret and apply a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices covering recurring types of legal actions encountered by the Commission; the knowledge and ability to perform legal research; and knowledge of legal techniques and skills necessary to analyze both issues of fact and issues of law in order to prepare digests of case decisions, evaluate the applicability of precedents, or to draft briefs or other litigation papers. Candidates also should be proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or similar software, sufficient to prepare documents, spreadsheets, and other work products; have the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; and be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Successful candidates will possess: knowledge of basic legal principles and concepts to interpret and apply a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices covering recurring types of legal actions encountered by the Commission; the knowledge and ability to perform legal research; and knowledge of legal techniques and skills necessary to analyze both issues of fact and issues of law in order to prepare digests of case decisions, evaluate the applicability of precedents, or to draft briefs or other litigation papers. Candidates also should be proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or similar software, sufficient to prepare documents, spreadsheets, and other work products; have the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; and be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- You must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years old; AND
- Enrolled as a student on at least a half-time basis and as defined by your educational institution and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution; AND
- Submit proof of student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the student volunteer opportunity. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the student volunteer opportunity and must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution.
- Students who have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the Student Volunteer Program commitment are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment at an accredited educational institution.
- Specific work schedules vary and will be set upon selection.
- Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: U.S. Department of Education
Education
All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.
Student Status: Definition of a student- applicant must be enrolled in an accredited two year or four year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled
Additional information
- Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
- Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits. Student interns may be eligible to receive a federal transit benefit to help pay for mass transit for their home-to-work commute.
- Accepted student volunteer interns are not considered to be Federal employees for any purpose other than for the purpose of:
- The Federal Tort Claims provisions published in 28 U.S.C. 2671 through 2680 which enables individuals (that are not Federal employees) who are injured by negligent or wrongful acts of Federal employees acting within the scope of their employment to submit claims for compensation for those injuries to the Federal Government.
- Claims related to injuries to Federal employees sustained during performance of work assignments under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 81.
Benefits
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.
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.
Complete applications will be reviewed to make sure all volunteer intern program criteria are met. Selections are based on academic achievement, area of study, experience, completeness and professionalism of application materials, ability to commit to summer schedule, and interview(s).
Benefits
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.
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.
Required Documents
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.
The following information must be contained in your application package:
- Cover Letter, to include proposed start and end dates, number of work hours per week, and any anticipated time-off during the internship;
- Resume;
- Writing sample; and
- Current Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable) or University Letter of acceptance.
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.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 523-5773 or ohrmaritime@fmc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above as a single PDF document to Michael T. Amy by email at: mamy@fmc.gov
The completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Agency contact information
Cassie Hayden
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Office of the Chairman
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20573
US
Next steps
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.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following information must be contained in your application package:
- Cover Letter, to include proposed start and end dates, number of work hours per week, and any anticipated time-off during the internship;
- Resume;
- Writing sample; and
- Current Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable) or University Letter of acceptance.
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.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 523-5773 or ohrmaritime@fmc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.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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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above as a single PDF document to Michael T. Amy by email at: mamy@fmc.gov
The completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Agency contact information
Cassie Hayden
- Address
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Office of the Chairman
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20573
US
Next steps
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent regulatory agency with a mission to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices. The FMC offers numerous workplace flexibilities including a telework program, flexible and compressed work schedules, and an on-site fitness center. FMC is conveniently located within walking distance to Union Station in an area with numerous amenities. Come and join the FMC! More information about the FMC and its programs can be found at www.fmc.gov.
Agency contact information
Cassie Hayden
- Address
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Office of the Chairman
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20573
US