These positions will be filled in the Excepted Service under the Department of Justice Pathways Internship Program (Tax Division). The program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers. These are not remote positions. Selectees are expected to work during the school year in our offices in Washington D.C.

Duties

The Tax Division is seeking students to work during the academic school year starting the Fall 2023 semester. Students must be available to work in person in our Washington, DC offices. This is not a remote position. 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 (Administrative Support/OA), you will work with attorneys and administrative professionals assisting with a variety of administrative and clerical duties. These duties may include creating and maintaining electronic and paper files, closing litigation case files, answering phones, receiving visitors, assembling materials for litigation purposes, assisting with incoming and outgoing mail, and copying or scanning documents. NOTE: These positions are clerical in nature and may not meet your school's requirements for academic credit. Students may work full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer or winter break and part-time (up to 32 hours per week) while school is in session. Students also may work full-time (depending upon the needs of the agency) during vacation periods or whenever the school is officially closed. Selected Pathways students are not eligible for promotion, therefore current Student Interns are encouraged to apply for consideration for a higher grade level. The candidates selected to fill the positions will be required to complete a Participant Agreement which defines the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements. For more information about the Pathways Internship program please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentAndGrads Note: Interns are appointed in the Excepted Service to positions Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 1 year under legal authority Schedule D 213.3402(a). The positions may be extended at the Tax Division's discretion as long as the intern continues to meet the eligibility requirements (enrolled in school, GPA of at least 2.5 and grades of "C" or better per semester). Once degree requirements have been met, the intern is no longer eligible for the program and the appointment is terminated.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Will be required to complete a background investigation, pass a drug test, complete fingerprinting, verify Tax filings and a credit check prior to entry on duty.
• Must be registered with the Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a post high school student.
• Must submit a resume, unofficial transcript(s), and/or Letter of Acceptance as supporting documents when applying. Once selected, you will be required to submit an Official Transcript when requested.
• Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Must be available to work on-site in the Washington, DC metro area offices.
• Must provide proof of student status (transcript, current class schedule or Verification of Acceptance from the College/University Registrars' Office) and anticipated date of graduation (month/year)
• Must provide an unofficial transcript that indicates you have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) and final semester/quarter grades no lower than a "C" when applying. Transcripts must have your name and the name of the educational institution.
• Regarding Work Experience, please indicate on your resume whether your employment was full-time or part-time, number hours per week as well as the dates of employment (month/year to month/year).
• If a Tentative Job Offer is extended, the selected candidates must be in Good Standing financially with their college/university to obtain an Official Transcript when requested.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements: To qualify at the GS-03 level: Applicants must have 6 months of general experience to include progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled; - OR, Education: Applicants must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study; - OR Education and Experience Combined: Applicants must possess a combination of education and experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements. To qualify at the GS-04 level: Applicants must have at least one (1) full year of general experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to perform the duties of the position to be filled; - OR Education: Applicants must possess at least (2) years of education above high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. (One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school); - OR Education and Experience Combined: Applicants must possess a combination of general experience and education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To determine if you qualify based on a combination of general experience and education, first determine your education as a percentage; then determine your general experience as a percentage; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100% to qualify.

Education

Please see the education requirements in the qualifications section above. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be currently enrolled in a qualifying program, meet the GPA and grade requirements, and provide appropriate proof of enrollment.

Contacts

• Address Tax Division - Multiple Sections c/o 4 Constitution Square 150 M Street NE Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Gwendolyn Kennedy
• Phone: (202) 353-1993
• Email: [email protected]