This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523476000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This volunteer student internship is located in the Commission's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). The student intern must be enrolled in either a law or graduate level program and be able to receive academic credit for the Summer 2019 semester. Volunteer student interns may work during the school year and/or during school vacation periods. The student intern must commit to volunteering at least 15 hours a week. A work schedule will be established once on-board.
02/05/2019 to 05/31/2019
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This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This announcement will close when the position has been filled.
The student intern will gain substantive experience within OLPA by performing a variety of tasks relating to supporting the mission of the Commission. The student intern will also have an opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, federal sentencing and crime policy, and the Federal Judiciary. The student intern reports to the Director of OLPA.
The key responsibilities of the OLPA volunteer student intern are the following:
- Assist with the preparation of materials in support of the Commission's public meetings and hearings.
- Support OLPA's outreach efforts to Congress designed to educate members of Congress regarding the Commission's proposed amendments and research products.
- Assist in organizing OLPA's historical documents.
- Perform administrative tasks as directed by the Director of OLPA.
- Provide assistance to OLPA staff as needed.
To be considered for the volunteer student intern program, you must:
- Actively be enrolled as a degree-seeking law or graduate student at an accredited educational institution.
- Be receiving college credit for your volunteer service.
- Be available to volunteer at least 15 hours per week.
- Pass a background investigation, and be willing to sign a confidentiality statement.
- Continue enrollment in your program for the duration of your volunteer service.
The student intern must be enrolled in either a law or graduate level program and be able to receive academic credit for the Summer 2019 semester.
Volunteer student interns are eligible for transit benefits of up to $265.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Commission evaluates applicants through a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. Applicants who do not address the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) in his or her application materials as stated in the vacancy announcement are automatically disqualified from consideration and must re-apply before the closing date to be considered for employment.
The Office of Human Resources:
(1) reviews the applicant's application to ensure the proper materials are submitted,
(2) ensures that the application addresses all of the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) as stated in the vacancy announcement; and,
(3) determines whether the applicant meets the qualification requirements for the particular position and notifies the applicant about the status of his or her application.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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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.
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. All applications must be submitted at www.usajobs.gov by clicking the "Apply Now" button at the top of the screen.
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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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.
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. All applications must be submitted at www.usajobs.gov by clicking the "Apply Now" button at the top of the screen.
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
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/523476000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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