STUDENT TRAINEE (MPA) PATHWAYS STUDENT INTERN at Seattle

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services secures Americas promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. Visit us at http://www.uscis.gov/.

 

This is a part-time, Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Intern Program. 

The position is part-time however, the hours worked may equal 80 per pay period or as dictated by the hiring office.

At the successful completion of this program you may be eligible for non-competitive converson to a federal career or career-conditional position.

Organizational Location: This position is located in the FRAUD DETECT & NATL SEC DIR, FRAUD DETECTION & NATL SEC DIV, DISTRICT 20, FDNS SEATTLE, WA.

Relocation Expenses: USCIS will not pay your relocation expenses.

This position is not in the bargaining unit.

This position is not considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Note: USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure
• You must pass a drug screening
• Meet relevant experience and/or education requirements
• You must submit resume and supporting documentation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

DUTIES:Back to top

General office skills are required with an emphasis on Microsofts Office Suite that includes Word, Excel and Access. The position(s) under this announcement deals with Management and Customer Service Support. An applicant with a background or course history relating to Management/ Business, Public Administration, and/or Database management would benefit from this work experience.

 

 

As a Student Trainee (Pathways Intern), your duties will include:

 

• Perform functions in a variety of tracking systems, databases and online tools especially those in the Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, and Access).
• Analyze and report data pertaining to the use of various systems and databases and others.
• Analyze data and business processes and recommend automation if that can improve quality or efficiency.
• Produce job aids/guides to improve internal processes or for customer utilization.
• Provide clerical and office automation support to staff members including file a variety of materials, answer telephones and greet visitors.
• Properly utilize desk-top computers, scanners, printers, and related equipment to produce, store, retrieve, and edit drafts of a variety of document types (e.g., reports, memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, graphs, etc.).

 

Ideal candidates for these internships are individuals pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree programs in Business Administration, Public Administration or Management. Candidates will be considered on the basis of the applicability of their education and experience to specific USCIS assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

To be eligible for an Internship opportunity you must meet one of the following criteria:

 

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT STUDENT ENROLLED AT LEAST HALF TIME IN:

·  An accredited College (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges)

·  A Professional, technical, vocational, and trade school

·  An advanced degree program

·  Or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualification degree or certificate.

 

Applicants must meet requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

 

GS-5: I have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level providing assistance to Staff Analysts, Evaluators, Advisors or Management concerning analysis, evaluation and /or improving the efficiency of internal administrative operations, organizations or management. OR evaluating the effectiveness of internal processes or operating programs AND I am enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program in an accredited institution. OR Four years above high school AND I am enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program in an accredited institution.

 

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Educations website - http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Monday, July 01, 2013).

**Resumes and your Fall 2013 transcripts/class schedules are REQUIRED. If you fail to provide this required documentation, you will no longer be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in your application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.**

 **Ideal candidates for these internships will be able to work at least 10 hours a week during our normal schedule of 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday while school is in session and full time during breaks.**

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated for this position based upon information reflected in your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the job specific assessment questionnaire, level of education claimed, experience, and/or training. To remain in consideration for this position, please ensure your resume covers this requirement and that your application has been successfully submitted as part of your on-line application. Creation of this package includes completing the on-line assessment questionnaire, uploading your resume, and uploading any required supporting documents

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: Citizenship and Immigration Services.