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Duties

In our student volunteer position, you will participate in various phases of the investigative process such as planning, research, analysis, and some field work. The main goal is to analyze and make sense of complex DOT program specific structured and unstructured data for patterns, correlations, and insights not possible otherwise and using visualization techniques to translate results into easily consumable form. As a student volunteer, you will gain enhanced skills and knowledge, and acquire hands-on experience and insight into the role of Federal agencies and the criminal justice process. Your student volunteer experience will provide resume and skill building opportunities in a top Federal agency with the mission of serving the transportation needs of the United States and keeping the traveling public safe.

The duties and responsibilities of this internship opportunity may include but are not limited to:

Participate in analyzing and evaluating methods for capturing and converting DOT data into forms and formats that can be analyzed and reported.
Use a variety of methods, including parsing/cleaning data and then connecting unstructured and structured data sets to build data tables.
Plan, organize and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of structured and unstructured data.
Develop queries and logical statements to formulate data structures and retrieval within relational databases.
Collaborate with the various other groups that support an IG investigation effort, such as legal and legislative staff, auditors, and statisticians.
Interact with and learn about the various administrations that comprise the DOT.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship. This position is subject to a background check.
Enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational Institution.
Must submit transcript(s)
Must sign a University Student Participation Agreement.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must submit a resume

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completed at least one full academic year of undergraduate education in criminal justice, legal studies, information technology or in a related field.

Must be enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university and have cumulative GPA of a 3.0

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED.

Education

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.

Note: Transcripts must be submitted for verification.

Additional information

Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for positions will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty.

THIS AGENCY 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 AGENCY.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION AFFILIATION OR NON-AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON-DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates will be assessed based on their eligibility requirements listed under qualifications. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be further evaluated.
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Complete applications including the required documents (resume, transcript, and cover letter) can be submitted for consideration to: Steven Burke; steven.burke@oig.dot.gov by midnight, Dec 15, 2017

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Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume and transcript you WILL NOT be considered for this position.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Agency contact information

Davitta Kauffman

Phone: 202-366-1490
TDD: 202-366-2136
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: davitta.kauffman@oig.dot.gov

Address: DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
West Building, Room W71-123
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

Next steps

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the job. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager in unranked order. You will not be considered for the position if any part of the application or supporting documentation is incomplete. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or adverse action after hiring. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail.

Required Documents

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RESUME- (including 3 references)

COVER LETTER- (noting desired start and end date, including the number of hours per week you could work)

TRANSCRIPTS - You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A degree audit is unacceptable. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.

NOTE: Applicants who fail to submit the required documentation listed above,will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.

Please either upload or fax all applicable documentation to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

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

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Complete applications including the required documents (resume, transcript, and cover letter) can be submitted for consideration to: Steven Burke; steven.burke@oig.dot.gov by midnight, Dec 15, 2017

OR

Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume and transcript you WILL NOT be considered for this position.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Agency contact information

Davitta Kauffman

Phone: 202-366-1490
TDD: 202-366-2136
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: davitta.kauffman@oig.dot.gov

Address: DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
West Building, Room W71-123
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

Next steps

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the job. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager in unranked order. You will not be considered for the position if any part of the application or supporting documentation is incomplete. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or adverse action after hiring. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail.