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Student Trainee (Legal)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Office of the Counselor to the Inspector General
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Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. OIG has offices in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
This internship is located in the Office of the Counselor. The Office provides a range of legal services in furtherance of the OIGs mission.
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Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. OIG has offices in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
This internship is located in the Office of the Counselor. The Office provides a range of legal services in furtherance of the OIGs mission.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,736 - $75,059 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential 7
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Internships - Intern - Not to Exceed one year
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-VAOIG-13112871-DE Control number 892661700
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Clarification from the agency
This opportunity is open to students who are U.S. citizens and U.S. Nationals enrolled on at least a half-time basis, or accepted for enrollment, in a law degree program of an accredited college or university.
Duties
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The Student Trainee (Legal) is a summer internship position located within the Office of the Counselor to the Inspector General. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of legal assistance to attorneys in the Office of the Counselor including conducting legal research, composing legal memoranda, assembling and organizing materials for administrative trials, and preparing summaries and outlines of hearings.
As a Student Trainee (Legal), you will:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Program Requirement:
If selected, you must:
Key Requirements:
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Qualifications:
You MUST meet the definition of a STUDENT for the duration of your appointment.
The definition of a student is: an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.
To qualify for this internship at a GS-7 grade level, you must have:
Completed one (1) full academic year of graduate level education (One full academic year of graduate education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university to represent one (1) year of full-time study); OR
Completed a bachelors degree and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership; OR
Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
Grade-point average (G.P.A.) Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies
Education
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript or unofficial transcript.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Additional information
This is an Internship position not to exceed one year.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
To be found minimally qualified, you must demonstrate proficiency in the competencies required for the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Problem Solving, Self-Management, and Technology Application.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Rating: This announcement is issued under excepted service hiring authority (5CFR 213.3402). All candidates who meet the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans preference do not apply.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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A complete application includes:
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. USA Jobs restricts resume uploads to a maximum of 2 pages. Resumes attached in other sections (such as "Documents" or "Other") will not be considered in the determination of specialized experience. To ensure readability, resumes must be formatted using an easy-to-read font (such as Lato, Calibri, or Arial) with a minimum font size of 10-points and margins no smaller than 0.5 inches. Failure to follow these formatting guidelines may result in disqualification from further consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) designating semester or quarter hours earned or a course listing for the appropriate job specific question showing the type of information that appears on a transcript such as course title, department, hours earned (semester or quarter), and grade to ensure proper credit. You may submit unofficial transcripts with your application. However, if selected for the position, you will be required to submit your official transcript. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
CURRENT PROOF OF ACADEMIC ENROLLMENT: You MUST submit a copy of your current schedule or upcoming schedule as proof of enrollment.
VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The following instructions outline our application process. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
You must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date if a reasonable accommodation is required for this, or any part of the application and hiring process.
To preview the application questionnaire:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112871
The application process is as follows:
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.
To verify the status of your application:
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account USAJOBS - The Federal Governments official employment site There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition Applicant Support
Email staffacq-applicant@opm.gov Website https://staffacq-applicant.opm.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new Address Counselor to the Inspector General
Federal Talent Management Center
1900 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
We will review your résumé and transcript(s) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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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A complete application includes:
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. USA Jobs restricts resume uploads to a maximum of 2 pages. Resumes attached in other sections (such as "Documents" or "Other") will not be considered in the determination of specialized experience. To ensure readability, resumes must be formatted using an easy-to-read font (such as Lato, Calibri, or Arial) with a minimum font size of 10-points and margins no smaller than 0.5 inches. Failure to follow these formatting guidelines may result in disqualification from further consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) designating semester or quarter hours earned or a course listing for the appropriate job specific question showing the type of information that appears on a transcript such as course title, department, hours earned (semester or quarter), and grade to ensure proper credit. You may submit unofficial transcripts with your application. However, if selected for the position, you will be required to submit your official transcript. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
CURRENT PROOF OF ACADEMIC ENROLLMENT: You MUST submit a copy of your current schedule or upcoming schedule as proof of enrollment.
VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
The following instructions outline our application process. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
You must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date if a reasonable accommodation is required for this, or any part of the application and hiring process.
To preview the application questionnaire:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112871
The application process is as follows:
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.
To verify the status of your application:
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account USAJOBS - The Federal Governments official employment site There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition Applicant Support
Email staffacq-applicant@opm.gov Website https://staffacq-applicant.opm.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new Address Counselor to the Inspector General
Federal Talent Management Center
1900 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
We will review your résumé and transcript(s) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
The Office of Inspector Generals (OIG) mission is to serve veterans and the public by conducting meaningful independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition Applicant Support
Email staffacq-applicant@opm.gov Website https://staffacq-applicant.opm.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new Address Counselor to the Inspector General
Federal Talent Management Center
1900 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
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Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. OIG has offices in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
This internship is located in the Office of the Counselor. The Office provides a range of legal services in furtherance of the OIGs mission.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,736 - $75,059 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential 7
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Internships - Intern - Not to Exceed one year
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-VAOIG-13112871-DE Control number 892661700
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