Student Trainee (Clerical)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Buffalo, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will be required to work 16-20 hours per week while classes are in session and work full-time on breaks and during the summer months, contingent upon budget approval. This is a year-round, in-office position. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. If selected, you will provide general office support to one or more professional, program, or technical staff members in the United States Attorney's Office. You will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study.
• You must be considered in good academic standings by the school.
• Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.
• At least three (3) months of general experience; OR graduated from high school or equivalent.
• General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to perform the duties of a student trainee (clerical).
• Examples of general experience include: answering an office telephone and referring calls to appropriate staff; filing material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order; operating a copying machine; collating and stapling materials.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones and referring callers to staff members or taking messages as appropriate
• Operating a copy machine
• Collating and stapling materials
• Sorting and arranging material for filing in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order
• Locating and retrieving materials
• Stocking and inventory of office supplies
• Making recurring and special messenger trips as necessary

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED