Student Trainee

This position is open to STUDENTS ONLY: internship program eligibles who have been accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution.

This is a PAID Internship, salary: $31,512-$59,823 per year.

This is a Student Intern position in the Pathways Program. This is a temporary summer student internship, beginning 05/05/2024 and ending 8/31/2024. Internships may be extended or converted to another student appointment at the discretion of the hiring office.

Locations include: Tustin, CA; Washington D.C.; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Metairie, LA; Boston, MA; Camp Springs, MD; Newark, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX: Arlington, VA: Burlington, VT: as well as location negotiable after selection.

As a STUDENT TRAINEE, you will provide professional assistance and direct support to headquarters and field management staff on a variety of matters in support of USCIS programs and mission requirements.

DUTIES:

• As a Student Trainee/Intern, you will gain valuable professional, administrative, and/or technical on-the-job training and experience with the opportunity to explore future career possibilities with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Research pertinent information from existing sources including hard copy or electronic files, instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Assure data in information systems for assigned work is complete, current and accurate.
• Review documents for pertinent data related to a specific program or project and assists in distributing information within the office.
• Perform work that requires oral and written communications.
• Attend training as directed to enhance knowledge in specific administrative areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-03: You qualify at the GS-03 level if you:

• Have successfully completed one (1) full academic year of post-high school study AND are enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program in an accredited institution. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

GS-04: You qualify at the GS-04 level if you:

• Have successfully completed two (2) full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree AND are enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program in an accredited institution. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

GS-05: You qualify at the GS-05 level if you:

• Have successfully completed four (4) academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree AND are enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program in an accredited institution. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

YOU MUST APPLY ON USAJOBS BY THE CLOSE DATE OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONSIDERATION.