The DSS Paid Student Internship Program (PSIP) gives promising students the opportunity to gain marketable experience in the field of industrial security. Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment (for the period of May-August 2018). These opportunities are highly competitive; applicants must be US citizens, have a strong academic record (cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale), and possess outstanding communication skills.
Mission Statement
The
Defense Security Service (DSS) strengthens national security at home and abroad
through our security oversight and education operations. DSS oversees the
protection of U.S. and foreign classified information and technologies in the
hands of cleared industry under the National Industrial Security Program by
providing professional risk management services. As Functional Manager for the
Department of Defense (DoD), DSS provides security education, training,
certification, and professional development for the DoD and for other U.S.
Government personnel, contractor employees, and representatives of foreign
governments.
DSS is under Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS); all Defense Intelligence positions under the DCIPS are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service. Non-DCIPS applicants selected for a DCIPS position must acknowledge in writing, prior to actual appointment to the DCIPS position, that the position for which he or she has been selected is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to:
Title 10 (Public): Open to All U.S. Citizens.
This is a temporary position Not To Exceed (NTE) August 31, 2018
Salary listed includes locality pay.
Summary
The DSS Paid Student Internship Program (PSIP) gives promising students the opportunity to gain marketable experience in the field of industrial security. Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment (for the period of May-August 2018). These opportunities are highly competitive; applicants must be US citizens, have a strong academic record (cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale), and possess outstanding communication skills.
Mission Statement
The
Defense Security Service (DSS) strengthens national security at home and abroad
through our security oversight and education operations. DSS oversees the
protection of U.S. and foreign classified information and technologies in the
hands of cleared industry under the National Industrial Security Program by
providing professional risk management services. As Functional Manager for the
Department of Defense (DoD), DSS provides security education, training,
certification, and professional development for the DoD and for other U.S.
Government personnel, contractor employees, and representatives of foreign
governments.
DSS is under Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS); all Defense Intelligence positions under the DCIPS are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service. Non-DCIPS applicants selected for a DCIPS position must acknowledge in writing, prior to actual appointment to the DCIPS position, that the position for which he or she has been selected is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to:
Title 10 (Public): Open to All U.S. Citizens.
This is a temporary position Not To Exceed (NTE) August 31, 2018
We offer our interns interesting, challenging work in core operational elements in the following offices that support the DSS mission and vision:
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office (DEO) Human Capital Management Office (HCMO) Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Inspector General (IG)
Diversity and Equal Opportunity (DEO): The DEO office supports the overall DSS mission by managing a wide variety of programs, processes and policies that establish equal employment opportunities and promote a diverse, positive working environment of mutual trust and support.
Human Capital Management Office (HCMO): The HCMO mission is to provide Human Capital support with pride, passion and professionalism by attracting, developing, and sustaining a qualified and engaged DSS workforce committed to supporting national security and the war fighter.
Office of General Counsel (OGC): As the legal advisor for DSS, OGC provides representation and legal advice on a full range of complex legal and ethical issues, in support of the development and operation of the Agency's programs.
Inspector General (IG): The mission of the IG is to promote integrity, accountability, and improvement of the Defense Security Service personnel, programs, and operations in order to better serve the public interest.
Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
These are drug testing positions.
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time OVERTIME: Occasionally TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is not telework eligible SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Must be registered with the Selective Service, if a male born after December 1, 1959.
The minimum requirement for internship positions at DSS is a Secret Clearance; however, based on duties and duty location, a higher clearance level may be required.
Applicants must submit a 500 word (maximum) essay describing why they are interested in an internship at DSS and how this internship will help them grow as individuals.
Qualifications
To qualify for these positions you must meet the academic criteria specified below. In addition, an ideal candidate would possess basic skill in using office automation programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, or other desktop software programs. Additionally, the ability to organize work and communicate effectively in a professional environment are highly desirable traits. To qualify at the GG-03 pay level: You must be a high school graduate with 24 to 30 semester hours of college credit. To qualify at the GG-04 pay level: You must be a high school graduate with 31 to 59 semester hours of college credit. To qualify at the GG-05 pay level: You must be a high school graduate with 60 to 89 semester hours of college credit. To qualify at the GG-06 pay level: You must be a high school graduate with 90or more semester hours of college credit. To qualify for the GG-07 pay level: You must have conferred your undergraduate degree by May 2018 and be accepted and enrolled in a graduate level educational program for the Fall 2018 semester. Qualifications are based on your academic standing as of the end of the (May/June 2018) academic year.
Education
Applicants must be degree seeking students, enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution. (Half-time enrollment is defined by the educational institution. For institutions that do not have a definition of half-time, half of full-time enrollment will be considered half-time.)
Must have completed 24 or more semester hours prior to start of position.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
The Defense Security Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Because this is a temporary appointment, interns do not receive employee benefits such as health and life insurance. They will earn sick leave and be paid for Federal holidays that fall within their regularly scheduled tour of duty. Individuals selected for an internship are responsible for securing their own travel and lodging arrangements, to include any and all expenses incurred prior to and during employment.
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.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
*NOTE: Not responding to an interview request, declining to be interviewed, or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
Because this is a temporary appointment, interns do not receive employee benefits such as health and life insurance. They will earn sick leave and be paid for Federal holidays that fall within their regularly scheduled tour of duty. Individuals selected for an internship are responsible for securing their own travel and lodging arrangements, to include any and all expenses incurred prior to and during employment.
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.
Transcripts: REQUIRED--We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, list of classes and credits earned, and cumulative GPA. Transcripts must be received in this office by 11:59PM EST on Friday, December 01, 2017 in order to be considered. Only selected candidates will be required to submit a copy of their official transcript from the accredited college or university.
Résumé: Must include the beginning and ending dates for paid or non-paid work experience. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
500 Word Essay - Applicants are required to submit a 500 word (maximum) essay describing why they are interested in an internship at DSS and how this internship will help them grow as individuals. Applications will be consideredincompleteand will notbeconsideredifthe essayis notsubmitted.
Current or former federal employees must provide an SF-50 showing series and grade.
Veterans' preference documentation: o DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility with your application. o SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran' Preference, plus the proof required by that form with your application.
PLEASE REVIEW the following LINK for additional documents you need to provide.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.
In the Online Assessment section of your application, please select the occupational area(s) of interest: DEO, HCMO, OGC IG.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Defense Security Service
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. If you are qualified for this job, and are found among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a selecting official via the contact information you provided in your application. We expect to begin making job offers December 2017. Applicants can expect to receive an email notification that their application was received and a second notification when all the positions have been filled. Notification to initiate the security background checks and drug testing will occur as early as January 2018. Paid Student Interns begin their summer work experience as early as May 14, 2018.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Transcripts: REQUIRED--We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, list of classes and credits earned, and cumulative GPA. Transcripts must be received in this office by 11:59PM EST on Friday, December 01, 2017 in order to be considered. Only selected candidates will be required to submit a copy of their official transcript from the accredited college or university.
Résumé: Must include the beginning and ending dates for paid or non-paid work experience. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
500 Word Essay - Applicants are required to submit a 500 word (maximum) essay describing why they are interested in an internship at DSS and how this internship will help them grow as individuals. Applications will be consideredincompleteand will notbeconsideredifthe essayis notsubmitted.
Current or former federal employees must provide an SF-50 showing series and grade.
Veterans' preference documentation: o DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility with your application. o SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran' Preference, plus the proof required by that form with your application.
PLEASE REVIEW the following LINK for additional documents you need to provide.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.
In the Online Assessment section of your application, please select the occupational area(s) of interest: DEO, HCMO, OGC IG.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Defense Security Service
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. If you are qualified for this job, and are found among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a selecting official via the contact information you provided in your application. We expect to begin making job offers December 2017. Applicants can expect to receive an email notification that their application was received and a second notification when all the positions have been filled. Notification to initiate the security background checks and drug testing will occur as early as January 2018. Paid Student Interns begin their summer work experience as early as May 14, 2018.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
