The USPS OIG is seeking students enrolled in college/university programs to fill our College Student Intern Program (CSIP) (Unpaid) position on the Communications team in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Successful candidates will be authorized for occasional telework once trained.

Duties

In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. The College Student Intern Program is available for continuous employment throughout the year, while enrolled in school. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 03/18/2024 will be considered. The intern may work with other groups within OGC, but their primary focus will be working with the Communication's team. The candidate should be detail-oriented and have a strong understanding of the English language, to include advanced writing and editing skills, as one possible project is refining the OIG's style guide.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements. Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university program classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student or Law Student. Must have a minimum of 30 semester hours. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING). AND Must be pursuing a degree in English Literature, Journalism, Writing, Education, or similar field. AND Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale. AND Must be able to report to work in the USPS-OIG office in Arlington, Virginia during core business hours.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address OGC - Office of General Counsel 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]