Student Trainee

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Santa Ana, 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 trainee receives formal and/or on-the-job training. Work assignments and responsibilities increase in complexity as training and experience progress. No travel is required.

The position is an internship for eligible students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational program and in good academic standing. Applicants must satisfy the stated citizenship, age, background investigation, and GS-3 qualification requirements. A Pathways Participant Agreement is required.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen or national, or meet the stated permanent allegiance eligibility for student interns.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, college or university, graduate or professional school, or qualifying certificate program, and be considered in good academic standing.
• Take at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the application.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable adjudication.
• Be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• Meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and sign the Pathways Participant Agreement.
• For GS-3, have at least six months of general experience, one year of education above high school, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• General experience must be progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work demonstrating ability to perform student trainee clerical duties.
• Academic degrees and coursework must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency and supporting credential evaluation; documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
• If selected, serve a trial period if required.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and refer callers to staff members or take messages.
• 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 programs or technical staff members.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual leave and sick leave.
• After one year of continuous service, eligible to enroll in the health benefits program at full cost.
• The Department of Justice describes its federal benefits package as including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System; eligibility depends on position type.
• Selectees 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED