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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Duties

This is an announcement open for the Fall 2021 Business Program, for Graduates and Undergraduates.

All eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring managers periodically between now and May 31, 2021 for the Fall 2021 Session, according to the cutoff dates below.

Cutoff dates:

April 5, 2021
May 3, 2021
May 31, 2021

We reserve the right to have unscheduled cutoffs based on the needs of the agency. Therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Business student volunteers will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work. That work depends upon the division or office where the student works. Business intern assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc.

Internship opportunities in the Fall are full time and/or part time with a minimum 15 hoursrequirement per week. This is determined and agreed upon based on the volunteer student's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, start and end dates, with your supervisor, upon selection and acceptance into the program.

For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific divisions and offices, please read the SEC's website.

The SEC is looking for the following majors at the undergraduate and
graduate/professional levels:

Accounting/Economics/Finance
Business Administration (Contracting/Procurement, Management, Project Management)
Human Resources Management/Development (Washington, DC ONLY)
Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems/Web Development
Graphic Design
Data Sciences
Mathematics/Statistics
Cybersecurity
Public Administration/Government
Criminal Justice
Library Sciences (Washington, DC ONLY)
Communications/Marketing
Journalism/English/Literature
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Behavioral Economics
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Organizational Behavior/Organizational Development
International Affairs/Public Affairs
Psychology/Sociology

Student Honors Program Dates for Fall 2021 are tentatively as follows:

Fall 2021 - August 23, 2021 through November 12, 2021

Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Enrolled as a student during the Fall 2020 and/or Spring 2021 semester.
18 years or older at the time of appointment.
You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of invitation or selection to another opportunity.
Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
Qualified applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application package are forwarded for consideration to the locations to which they have applied.
Representatives from the locations may contact candidates directly for interviews.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled and/or accepted at an accredited university or college AND enrolled least half-time (6 credits per semester or the equivalent) in an accredited college or university to participate in the Student Honors Business Program.
- Must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student as of September 30, 2020.
OR
- Must be accepted into a graduate degree program for Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 (acceptance letter required as proof).
AND
- Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student no later than September 30, 2020.
- Must be taking at least half-time academic course load
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
- Relatives of current SEC employees are ineligible

Education

Refer to the Conditions of Employment & Qualifications sections above.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

TTY/ASCII: Video Relay Service users are welcome to contact the appropriate SEC office or employee via the contact information listed above. If you do not otherwise have access to a Video Phone or Video Relay service, you may send us an email or use the Federal Video Relay Service via the internet. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service and to create a new account, please see: http://federalrelay.us/

Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Assessment Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this opportunity. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the hiring committee for each location selected for volunteer internship opportunities.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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 assessment questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the assessment questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

Carolyn Washington

Phone: 2025518988
Email: washingtonca@SEC.GOV

Address: SEC
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20602
US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).

Required Documents

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You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. This is electronically tied to your USAJobs application and can be completed online once you click "Apply" and upload your application materials.
Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work, volunteer, and/or education history that is specific position to our volunteer internship opportunities. NOTE: Your resume must NOT contain pictures.
Required: Cover Letter, must be addressed "Dear Hiring Committee". Please include your top three office/division(s) for which you would like to be considered, if applying to the Washington, DC home office. If you are applying to the Regional Office, please address your cover letter accordingly. Please explain how your experience and education would make a positive contribution to the SEC.
Required: An unofficial college transcript or enrollment verification from your college or university displaying current enrollment and future enrollment (if applicable)

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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 assessment questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the assessment questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

Carolyn Washington

Phone: 2025518988
Email: washingtonca@SEC.GOV

Address: SEC
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20602
US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).