This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Student Trainee (Patent), you will perform a variety of developmental tasks, activities, and assignments to gain basic understanding of, and familiarity with patent practices and principles, under the supervision of experienced patent attorneys.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Student Trainee (Patent), you will:

Requirements

• Must be enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half time basis.
• Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Foreign National who meets both Immigration and Annual Appropriations Laws.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Interns will be on a trial period for the duration of the appointment.
• A Pathways Internship Participant Agreement is required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Must submit a copy of your current transcripts and/or letter of acceptance as proof of your enrollment. If selected, official transcripts/proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.
• If selected, you will be required to submit transcripts after each semester/quarter to verify enrollment and verify that you still meet the eligibility requirements to be on an internship appointment.
• Internships may be either part- or full-time depending on agency needs and interns school schedule. This should be discussed during the interview process.
• This is an internship position NTE 09/30/2024. Internships may be extended through the school year based on workload requirements and budget availability. This appointment does not confer permanent federal status.

Qualifications

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/10/2024) of this announcement. Pathways Internship Eligibility Requirements Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution).; AND Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of their appointments and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.; AND Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the agency's Participant Agreement with the Intern.; AND Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade) for their internship position. Qualifications for the GS-7 are: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. Superior Academic Achievement - you meet one of the requirements listed in the superior academic achievement description. (1) Class Standing - Upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your 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.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org) AND completion of a bachelor's degree.

Education

Your educational goals should include obtaining a professional degree in Law or an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, or a related major that provides the academic courses relevant to the position and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in this position.

Pathways Internship Education Requirements

1. Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
2. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you do not maintain eligibility and enrollment, you are ineligible for this program.
3. Every semester/quarter, you must maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and provide updated transcripts to verify continuous enrollment.

You must submit a copy of your current transcripts for proof of education and enrollment. If you are not currently enrolled but have been accepted for future enrollment, you must submit a copy of your acceptance letter with your application. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

CERTIFICATE: A Certificate program is a post-secondary educational program, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one full- time academic year of study, that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational or business school curriculum. Transcripts would need to be provided.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to OPM Instructions.

Contacts

• Address Office of Science - Headquarters P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Applicant Inquiries Pathways
• Email: [email protected]