Student Trainee Internship (Information Technology) (Start ASAP)

About the US Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing the law and ensuring justice is administered fairly. Established in 1870, the DOJ oversees federal legal matters, prosecutes criminal cases, and represents the United States in legal affairs. With a mission to uphold the rule of law, the DOJ plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and interests of the American people.

Your role

Duties

If selected, you will serve as an Information Technology (IT) Student Trainee performing a variety of support and developmental assignments in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Districts of Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Provides routine support to computer/information systems users such as assisting in troubleshooting routine and recurring problems.
• Performs routine assignments to provide computer/information system support to the organization, to include using computer/information system support to the organization, to include using computer software applications to produce reports, presentations, briefing materials, legal/courtroom aids, data products, and other items as needed.
• Participates in providing user training on routine hardware, software, and internet applications.
• Assists in maintaining and controlling equipment inventories.
• Assists in maintaining IT systems security documentation.
• Uses establishing procedures to manipulate and present data in various formats for use in litigation.
• Assists in assembly and disassembly of computer equipment for meetings and conferences.
• Assists with litigation support projects.

Training & development

The US Department of Justice offers a dynamic training and development program in information technology. Gain hands-on experience, refine technical skills, and contribute to critical initiatives shaping the future of law enforcement.

Salary & benefits

The hourly pay for the interns is $17. 

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Exposure to real-world projects and tasks.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Work flexibility.
• Health insurance.
• Student loan repayment and forgiveness.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.

Career progression

Embark on a journey of career progression in Information Technology as an intern. Gain valuable hands-on experience, refine technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects, laying the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career ahead.

Work-life balance

At the US Department of Justice, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount. The department prioritizes employee well-being through flexible work schedules and supportive policies, ensuring staff can fulfill their professional responsibilities while enjoying a fulfilling personal life. This commitment fosters a positive and sustainable work environment, encouraging a harmonious integration of career and personal pursuits.

Culture & vibe

At the U.S. Department of Justice, the atmosphere hums with a palpable dedication to upholding the pillars of justice. A harmonious blend of legal acumen and unwavering commitment pervades the culture, fostering a collaborative environment where the pursuit of fairness is paramount. The vibrant energy of passionate professionals resonates, creating a dynamic and resilient vibe that echoes the department's mission to ensure equal protection under the law.

About you

Clarification from the agency:

• All Enrolled Students who are United States Citizens/Nationals

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
• You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
• You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study  pursuant to 5 CFR 362. It would help if you were considered in good academic standing by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.
• Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island, and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that have permanent allegiance to the United States.)
• Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Pathways Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.
• Qualification requirements as outlined below.

GS-4:
To be eligible at the GS-4 level, you must have: at least ONE (1) year of general experience; OR two (2) years of education above the high school level; OR a combination of both general experience and education as explained below. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.

General experience is defined as progressively responsible computer clerk work that indicates the ability to perform the duties of a Student Trainee (Information Technology). Examples of general experience include: troubleshooting basic computer problems, providing computer support services, installing software programs, and assisting in resolving basic hardware/software and interoperability problems.

Combining Education and Experience: Completed education above the high school level and general experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirements at the GS-04 grade level. To determine if you qualify based on a combination of education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage (e.g., 30 semester hours divided by 60 equals 50%); then determine your experience as a percentage (e.g., 6 months general experience divided by 12 equals 50%); finally, add the two percentages and if the total equals 100% or more, you qualify (e.g., 50% + 50% = 100%).

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited toward qualifications.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you will need to complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

• Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the online process).
• Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (cover letter optional)
• Required: Current Unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.g., a recent letter from the registrar's office. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required before your first day.)
• Required, if applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation. (See required Veterans' Preference Documentation below.) Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required documentation as specified below.
• If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you must submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• justice.gov/careers
• youtube.com/TheJusticeDepartment
• help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits