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AI-Assisted Instructional Design Workflow Pilot
Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Office of Employee Development
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Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agencys strategic priorities.
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Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agencys strategic priorities.
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 15, 2026
This job will close when we have received 25 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Not applicable, this is a remote position. Remote job Yes Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Part-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Internships
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DE-12999485-26-RM Control number 875698100
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Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
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Open to post-secondary students currently accepted for enrollment, seeking a diploma/degree in college, university, or other accredited educational institution (at least Bachelors degree or above) on a full or half-time basis as defined by the educational institution.
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Work Schedule and Flexibilities:
10-20 hours per week for 12-16 weeks (one academic semester)
Remote (100% work off site)
Number of Positions: 1
Preferred Term(s): Fall 2026
This vacancy will be open until Wednesday, July 15th at 11:59pm ET or until 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
The Office of Employee Development (OED) seeks a student volunteer to design and pilot a compliant, AI-assisted workflow to support instructional design and training development. This project addresses a short-term capacity gap during organizational realignment by exploring how emerging technologies can improve efficiency while maintaining compliance with federal data protection, accessibility, and records management requirements.
The student will identify and test specific use cases where AI tools can support instructional design tasks, such as drafting learning objectives, developing scenario-based content, generating knowledge checks, and summarizing source materials. All activities will be conducted using approved tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT where authorized) and will follow agency guidance to ensure that no sensitive, controlled, or personally identifiable information (PII) is entered into AI systems.
The project will emphasize a human-in-the-loop model, where all AI-generated outputs are reviewed, validated, and revised by a human prior to use. The student will assess workflow effectiveness (e.g., time savings, consistency, quality), as well as risks related to data security, accuracy, bias, and records management.
The final product will include a set of standardized, compliant workflows and practical guidance that OED can use to safely integrate AI into instructional design processes.
The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agencys strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should:
MS or PhD candidates preferred. BS students with strong data analytics or research experience may be considered.
Required Experience:
Preferred (not required):
Education
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.
Additional information
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.
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This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by Department of Interior personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the project manager for review.
Benefits
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This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Note: Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/howto/application/status.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be sent to the vacancy contact listed below.
Agency contact information
Semester of Service
Phone 000-000-0000 Email pathways_pmf@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
Next steps
Once your online application is received you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by DOI personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the opportunity manager for review.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Note: Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/howto/application/status.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be sent to the vacancy contact listed below.
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Agency contact information
Semester of Service
Phone 000-000-0000 Email pathways_pmf@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
Next steps
Once your online application is received you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by DOI personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the opportunity manager for review.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Agency contact information
Semester of Service
Phone 000-000-0000 Email pathways_pmf@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
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Summary
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agencys strategic priorities.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 15, 2026
This job will close when we have received 25 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Not applicable, this is a remote position. Remote job Yes Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Part-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Internships
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DE-12999485-26-RM Control number 875698100
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