This position is located organizationally in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
This Pathways position provides the incumbent with an opportunity to gain valuable training and work experience while also supporting BJS projects which serve as the national foundation for knowledge related to the criminal justice system.
Summary
This position is located organizationally in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
This Pathways position provides the incumbent with an opportunity to gain valuable training and work experience while also supporting BJS projects which serve as the national foundation for knowledge related to the criminal justice system.
If on a Part-time basis - Per Hour $19.33 - $25.13
Pay scale & grade
GS 4
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. This position is not a remote position. The duty station is Washington, DC. The selectee will be The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building for some portion of each pay period.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple - Internship
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Full-Time, Part-Time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None - This position is at its full promotion potential. However, at the discretion of the agency, interns may become eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service.
Develops a range of statistical products, questionnaires, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and support dissemination to diverse audiences.
Assists in conducting reviews and provides support for assignments of a less complex level than those handled by statisticians and mathematicians and determines the application of such data to various projects and initiatives.
Helps perform statistical verification, including reviewing program code and conducting text-to-table checks.
Pathways Internship Program Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Be enrolled in a degree seeking program;
2. Be enrolled on one half (1/2) time basis;
3. Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average;
4. Attending an accredited education institution;
5. Provide transcripts with student name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking; and
6. Be enrolled for the next semester/quarter following the period of this vacancy.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must have completed at least 2 academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. The education must lead to a bachelor's degree in mathematics or statistics.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement. Please see below and the Qualifications section for more information.
Undergraduate Credit Information: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is equal to 1 academic year above high school.
For Study at a Business or Technical School: 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.
You MUST provide proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.
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: Home | U.S. Department of Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the 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 provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted.
Additional information
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building for some portion of each pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
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.
If selected, must:
Sign a Pathways Participant Agreement;
Provide course registration information at the start of each school term; and
Provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
Schedule: Interns are eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (16 to 32 hours per week).
NOTE: Upon graduation, the student intern MAY be converted without a break in service to a term (time-limited) or permanent position, with a higher promotion potential, provided they have completed all pathways intern program requirements, meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which converted, and receive a favorable recommendation from the supervisor for conversion. There is no guarantee of a permanent position following this internship. Selectee is on a trial period while on a Pathways Internship appointment.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application package will be further evaluated for referral. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position.
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.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 11/13/2024 .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification),
2. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected),
3. Proof of enrollment (if courses for the upcoming semester/quarter are shown on the unofficial transcript, that is sufficient proof of enrollment), and
4. Responses to the online questionnaire.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/13/2024to 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 online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, 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 need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site .
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Abygail Sharrar-Armendariz at
abygail.sharrar-armendariz@usdoj.govor 202-702-9332 for alternate application procedures.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and 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 status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. 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.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 11/13/2024 .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification),
2. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected),
3. Proof of enrollment (if courses for the upcoming semester/quarter are shown on the unofficial transcript, that is sufficient proof of enrollment), and
4. Responses to the online questionnaire.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/13/2024to 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 online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, 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 need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site .
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Abygail Sharrar-Armendariz at
abygail.sharrar-armendariz@usdoj.govor 202-702-9332 for alternate application procedures.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and 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 status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
