Fall College Interns(Student Non-Law Volunteer)

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit https://www.
justice.
gov/usao As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Fort Worth Office has 3-4 positions available Abilene Office has 1 position available This job is open to Students Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level.
Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency All Enrolled Students who are United States Citizens/Nationals in the local commuting area of the Fort Worth or Abilene Offices Duties If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance.
Typical work assignments will include clerical tasks as specifically assigned by supervisor or office staff member.
Operates copying machine.
Displays working familiarity with essential machine features to ensure the required number of copies are produced in the proper format.
Collates and staples material as necessary.
Closing case files and electronic discovery Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.
Sorts and arranges material for filing and files material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.
This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
Enrollment MUST be in an accredited technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study.
Qualifications The Northern District of Texas Branch offices are currently looking for college students to serve as interns for the Spring of 2024 in the Criminal and Civil, Divisions of the Fort Worth and Abilene Office.
Only current college students may apply, therefore if you are set to graduate in May 2024, you will not qualify.
Strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity supporting the administration of justice.
You must meet all Conditions of Employment upon the closing date of this announcement.
Applications will only be accepted until May 3rd, 2024.
Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.
ed.
gov.
Foreign Education Note: You may use foreign education to meet qualification requirements if you send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency in with your transcript.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.
More information may be found at https://www2.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), long term care insurance, and within grade increases.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the documentation as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See https://www.
sss.
gov.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
Diversity Statement: 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.
Benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to evaluate how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your completed application package is received, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the program requirements.
Eligible candidates will be referred to the selecting officials for further consideration and possible interview.
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Go to OPM Website for the definition of each competency.
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Required Documents You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.
g.
, part-time XX hours per week or full-time).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
(cover letter optional) Required: Current Unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.
g.
, recent letter from the registrar's office.
(Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.
) Required, if applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation.
(See also required Veterans' Preference Documentation below.
) Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required documentation as specified below.
Required Veterans' Preference Documentation: -In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.
g.
, Honorable); or other official documentation (e.
g.
, documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
-In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," dated October 2013 and the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/03/2024 to receive consideration.
1.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
(It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
) 3.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position.
The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12378066 You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are unable to apply online, contact Alex Lewis at 817-252-5428 or alex.
lewis@usdoj.
gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
Agency contact information Alex Lewis Phone 817-252-5428 Email alex.
lewis@usdoj.
gov Address Northern District of Texas 1100 Commerce Street Third Floor Dallas, TX 75242 US Next steps We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and a drug test by urinalysis.
We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Please be advised that background investigations can take up to 8 weeks to process.
If selected, your security paperwork must be turned into the Northern District of Texas No Later Than instructed by HR Specialist at the time of selectionto ensure sufficient time for processing.
Final offers are contingent upon receipt of a favorable background check.