The Office of Administration (OA) is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated students to serve as unpaid student interns to assist in the performance of its mission of providing support services for the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
The OA, was founded in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter to carry out the mission of providing effective, efficient and economical administrative services to the EOP. Within this entity are financial management, information technology support, human resources management, research assistance, legal services, and printing and graphic design work.
As an integrating and servicing component for the ten other offices within the EOP, the OA Internship Program is designed to attract students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions (ranging from undergraduate to graduate school).
The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP is responsible for a multitude of tasks ranging from communicating the President's Message to the American people, to promoting our trade interests abroad.
The Office of Administration offers challenging and exciting valuable professional experience and builds leadership skills in the Federal work environment.
The 2018 Office of Administration Summer Student Internship will begin June 5, 2018 to August 24, 2018.
Summary
The Office of Administration (OA) is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated students to serve as unpaid student interns to assist in the performance of its mission of providing support services for the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
The OA, was founded in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter to carry out the mission of providing effective, efficient and economical administrative services to the EOP. Within this entity are financial management, information technology support, human resources management, research assistance, legal services, and printing and graphic design work.
As an integrating and servicing component for the ten other offices within the EOP, the OA Internship Program is designed to attract students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions (ranging from undergraduate to graduate school).
The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP is responsible for a multitude of tasks ranging from communicating the President's Message to the American people, to promoting our trade interests abroad.
The Office of Administration offers challenging and exciting valuable professional experience and builds leadership skills in the Federal work environment.
The 2018 Office of Administration Summer Student Internship will begin June 5, 2018 to August 24, 2018.
The Procurement and Contract Management Division provides timely procurement of supplies, services, information technology, and telecommunication services for the best values, while maintaining the public's trust by spending taxpayers' dollars wisely, and meeting public policy objectives.
The required tasks include:
Assist in the pre-award and post-award functions of acquisitions for supplies and services
Draft funding and administrative modifications for orders and contracts
Conduct general market research for procurement actions
Manage contract files
Enter procurement data into the Contract Database Tracking System
Assist with the Purchase Card Program
Assist with the Small Business Program
Assist with the Leased Vehicle Program
Coordinate internal training and conference space
Take minutes during meetings
Perform other tasks as needed in support of the procurement office
Must be a citizen or national of the United States
Be registered with Selective Service
Obtain a favorable security determination
Enrolled in a degree seeking academic program throughout internship
Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
Must Have a 3.0 GPA
Relocation Expenses will not be paid
Please see "Key Requirements" for requirements of the position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.
Applicants will not be considered if they do not meet every key requirement.
Proof of enrollment for the duration of the internship must be provided within the application package to include student transcripts or class schedule.
Education
As outlined in this announcement, all applicants must be enrolled in a degree seeking academic program for the duration of the internship. Prospective interns will be required to show proof of enrollment upon selection.
Additional information
If selected, you will be required to sign a Nondisclosure Form.
If selected, you are required to complete a background investigation suitability check and pre-employment drug screening.
If selected, you are required to show proof of enrollment in a degree seeking academic program for the dates of the internship.
Interns will be provided Transportation Subsidy Benefits (TSB) based on the current Federal TSBP regulations. http://www.wmata.com/business/employer_fare_program/
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.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.
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.
TAG: Accepted/Required Docs
Resume which MUST include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Education - You must provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate list of completed courses with the credit hours received. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG:Closing Date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, or uploaded (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) are received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Administration
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
TAG: Accepted/Required Docs
Resume which MUST include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Education - You must provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate list of completed courses with the credit hours received. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG:Closing Date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, or uploaded (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) are received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Administration
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
