This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701480300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Section advises the Assistant Attorney General on environmental legal and policy questions, handles legislative matters related to the Division's work, litigates cases, coordinates responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, manages international matters; and other special projects. LPS also serves as the Division's ethics officer, alternative dispute resolution counselor, and liaison with state/local governments.
Learn more about this agency01/23/2023 to 02/10/2023
$53,105 - $84,441 per year
GS 7 - 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Internships -
Full-time -
Excepted
9
No
Yes
ENRD-23-018-EXC
701480300
Who May Apply: Applicants must be CURRENT students for the Spring 2023 semester in an accredited high school, college; professional; technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying education institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Students graduating prior to January 2024 will not be considered.
The Environment and Natural Resources Division, Law and Policy Section (LPS) is seeking a student to fill a full-time paid student intern position. Students must be able to work 40 hours per week during standard working hours. Students attending evening classes in a graduate program are ideal for this position.
The student intern will be assigned to projects in several substantive areas of the Division's work and will also have the opportunity to obtain experience working with lawyers at one of the Nation's premier litigation organizations.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Student Trainee (Paralegal Specialist), your typical work assignments may include the following:
Qualification Requirements:
In addition to the program requirements listed above, candidates must meet the minimum education or experience requirements to qualify for the 0999 series either at the GS-7 or GS-9 grade level:
GS-7:
A. Must have a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), or
B. Must have one full year of graduate level education, or
C. Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-5 Federal grade level performing legal research and reviewing and summarizing information in a prescribed format on case precedents and decisions, or
D. Must have a combination of education and specialized experience, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Superior Academic Achievement: This provision applies to persons who have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as evidenced by one of three methods described below (within a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled):
1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies.
GS-9:
A. Must have a master's or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or LL.B or J.D., or
B. Must have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-7 Federal grade level performing legal research; reviewing and summarizing information in a prescribed form on case precedents and decisions; and preparing written analysis of legal questions containing well-supported conclusions and citations, or
C. Must have a combination of education and specialized experience when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. (Only graduate education in excess of the first full year may be used in this calculation).
NOTE: An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university.
You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. For qualification purposes, degree requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this job announcement and your transcript(s) submitted must reflect this.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skill and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To preview questions, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11806442.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
This is an Excepted Service appointment which may continue as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Student are initially appointed for a position not-to-exceed one year. However, continued employment is not guaranteed. Upon graduation, this position is not eligible for conversion to the competitive service.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to or claim veteran preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veteran preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order To determine your eligibility, you can find additional information at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
To verify your veteran preference entitlement, submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214; official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reserve side of the SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference. If you are claiming 10-point DERIVED PREFERENCE as a relative you must submit Member Copy 4 of the veteran's DD-214 and an SF-15 in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reverse side of the SF-15. If you fail to do so, you will receive consideration as a non-veteran.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf. ENRD seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere are open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. ENRD places a high value on and fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds, physical abilities, sexual orientations, and experiences may reach their full potential.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov
Benefits: DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; and health benefits. Depending on your work schedule, you will receive paid holidays, paid sick and annual leave, subsidized transportation and may be eligible for health benefits coverage.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resumé 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 Occupational Questionnaire.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, research, and writing skills, the ability to balance a diverse workload and set of priorities, and excellent judgment. Also desirable are interest in environmental, natural resources, Indian, and/or administrative law, a commitment to public service, a strong work ethic, ability to work on teams, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills and attention to detail. Selection for employment will be based on factors including academic achievement, work experience, and clinical or other experience.
Note - 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 job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualifications requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference applicants.
Your application must demonstrate your ability to perform the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):
You must submit a detailed resume containing the following information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
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 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
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/701480300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), U.S. Department of Justice! ENRD is consistently ranked as a good place to work by the Partnership for Public Service.
Our offices are conveniently located in the historic downtown Pennsylvania Ave corridor in the RFK building, commonly referred to as Main Justice and are steps from the Navy/Archives Metro Station. With the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums adjacent to Main Justice there are a wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, stores, entertainment venues, and other attractions easily accessible. Employees are able to take advantage of the many attractions that draw tourists year around to experience the history preserved downtown in the Nation's Capital.
ENRD seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere are collaborative, open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. ENRD places a high value on and fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds, physical abilities, sexual orientations, and experiences may reach their full potential. We invest heavily in the development and mentorship of our staff and seek to teach and train them so that they have the skills needed to help us further our important mission.