This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503900600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This announcement is open until filled. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
This volunteer student internship is located in the Commission's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The volunteer student intern reports to the Director of OLPA. To be considered for this position, an applicant must be enrolled in either a law or graduate program and be able to receive academic credit for the fall 2018 semester.
06/29/2018 to 08/07/2018
$0 - $0 per year
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The volunteer student intern will gain substantive experience within OLPA by performing a variety of tasks relating to supporting the mission of the Commission. The volunteer student intern will also have an opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, federal sentencing and crime policy, and the Federal Judiciary.
The key responsibilities of the OLPA volunteer student intern are the following:
To be considered for the volunteer student intern program, you must:?
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled as a degree-seeking law or graduate student.
Volunteer student interns may work during the school year and/or during school vacation periods. The volunteer student intern must commit to volunteering at least 15 hours a week. A work schedule will be established once on-board.
Volunteer student interns are eligible to receive up to $260 in monthly transit benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Commission evaluates applicants through a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. Applicants who do not address the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) in his or her application materials as stated in the vacancy announcement are automatically disqualified from consideration and must re-apply before the closing date to be considered for employment.
The Office of Human Resources:
(1) reviews the applicant's application to ensure the proper materials are submitted.
(2) ensures that the application addresses all of the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) as stated in the vacancy announcement.
(3) determines whether the applicant meets the qualification requirements for the particular position and notifies the applicant about the status of his or her application.
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. All applications must be submitted online through USAjobs by clicking the "Apply Now" button at the top of the screen.
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
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/503900600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Sentencing Commission is a bipartisan, independent agency in the judicial branch of government, created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing. The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes information on federal sentencing practices, continuously establishing and amending sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assisting the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy.