Student Trainee

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Riverside, CA

19h

About The Position

The Student Trainee provides general office support to one or more professional programs or technical staff members in a United States Attorney’s Office. The position includes formal and/or on-the-job training. Responsibilities increase and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress. No travel is required.

To qualify for this internship, applicants must meet the student-status, citizenship, background-investigation, and Pathways Participant Agreement requirements described in the posting. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited eligible school or program, be considered in good academic standing, and take at least a half-time course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States and successfully complete a background investigation.

At the GS-3 level, applicants must have at least six months of general experience, one year of education above high school, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Relevant general experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to perform student trainee duties. Academic degrees and coursework must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Foreign education may be credited when supported by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency and required documentation.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen or national, or meet the stated student-intern citizenship requirement of owing permanent allegiance to the United States.
• Meet half-time student enrollment requirements and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible accredited school or program, taking coursework leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Be considered in good academic standing by the school.
• Submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the application.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment adjudication and background investigation; this may include fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• Sign the required Pathways Participant Agreement.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For GS-3 qualification, have at least six months of general experience, one year of education above high school, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For education to count toward qualifications, complete coursework at an institution with accreditation or pre-accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; provide required evidence and English translations for foreign education.
• Serve a trial period if required after selection.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and refer callers to staff members or take messages as appropriate.
• Operate a copy machine.
• Collate and staple materials.
• Sort and arrange materials for filing in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order.
• Locate and retrieve materials.
• Make recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.
• Provide general office support to professional program or technical staff members.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual and sick leave.
• After one year of continuous service, eligible to enroll in the health benefits program at full cost.
• Federal employee benefits package, subject to position-specific eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED