Program Support Assistant (Student Trainee), GS-399-4

As a Pathways Intern, you will have an opportunity to explore the Department of the Interior's mission, responsibilities and role to our Nation. You will also learn about the Federal work environment and discover the opportunities available through Public Service.

So come spend some time with our team as we fulfill our mission of "Protecting America's Great Outdoors and Powering our future".

Students, This opportunity is open to current degree or certificate seeking students at a qualifying educational institution OR who have been admitted/accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution. You will be required to provide documentation to support your eligibility.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

At the full performance level GS-4 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with tracking policy developments across the department, ensuring consistency, monitoring implementation, and updating the BOEM-ODICR Director.
  Attend briefings, stakeholder meetings, and similar events with, or on behalf of senior BOEM-ODICR staff.
• Assist with conducting research, and other written work products as assigned, research and provide policy and/or program recommendations.
• Supports senior BOEM-ODICR staff in developing policy, guidance, procedures, memoranda, and other communications that advance BOEM-ODICR's efforts to advance civil rights and diversity and inclusion.
• Compile information to assist BOEM-ODICR staff with drafting policy, guidance, procedures, memoranda and other communications that enhance the Department's efforts to advance civil rights and diversity and inclusion.
• Strengthen coordination and cooperation within BOEM and with external groups to identify partnership and other opportunities diversity, inclusion, and civil rights.
  Perform a variety of administrative support duties, which may be sensitive in nature for the BOEM-ODICR Director and other senior leadership and staff.
• Support BOEM-ODICR case and project tracking. As part of this duty, the incumbent will program-related documents and learn about the multiple priorities of BOEM-ODICR.

This internship opportunity is within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights (ODICR). This position is being filled with a remote duty location determined upon selection.

Salary Range Information:
GS-4: $30,280 - $39,361 (Remote Location) *This is the base GS salary rate. Pay will be set according to selectee's geographic area.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

NOTE: This vacancy is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

Conditions of Employment

1. This position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
2. Use of Direct Deposit is required.
3. You will ne required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
4. 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 http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Pathways Internship Eligibility Requirements and (2) the Minimum Qualifications Requirements defined below.

To be eligible for this internship all of the following requirements must be met:
1. You must be at least 16 years of age
2. You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program at a qualifying educational institution on a full or part-time basis.
3. If enrolled, you must be in good academic standing (At least a 2.0 GPA)
4. You must provide a transcript (official or unofficial) and proof of enrollment/acceptance.

NOTE: You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Program.

GS-04 Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for the GS-04 grade level you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/783716600