U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL STUDENT CAREER The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking students to work as Human Resources Specialist trainees and to become permanent employees with the Office of Special Counsel within 120 days after receiving a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree. The student must be a U.S. citizen, in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA), and enrolled at least half-time in an educational institution above the high school level. The undergraduate or graduate study should be in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or psychology. The student intern performs activities in OSC’s Complaints and Examining Unit, which serves as an in-take unit for prohibited personnel practice complaints filed with OSC. Specific duties include: examining new complaints and allegations received by OSC to determine the exact nature of the allegation involved, whether the matter is within the investigative and prosecutive jurisdiction of the office, whether there is, in accordance with office policy, sufficient grounds for initiating a formal investigation, and the factual and legal issues which must be resolved in order to adequately support a decision to prosecute; deciding what additional factual and legal information is needed before a determination can be made, as well as how such information can best be acquired; recommending closure or further investigation; and answering oral and written inquires from the general public. Strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills are required for this position. To apply under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), the following documents must be submitted to the address below: » A completed OF 612, “Optional Application for Federal Employment” or other written application. Resumes or written other applications must include full name, mailing address, phone numbers, social security number, statement of U.S. citizenship, educational background (type and year of degree; if no degree, show total semester or quarter hours earned), work experience (include complete dates of employment and hours worked per week), and computer software proficiencies. » A current transcript. » A brief cover letter detailing how this internship experience would complement your academic and career goals. The candidate(s) selected and an authorized university/school official will be required to sign a SCEP Agreement. To become a permanent OSC employee after graduation, the student may be required to complete 2,087 hours of career-related work, must meet agency qualification standards for the permanent position, and be recommended by an appropriate agency official for permanent placement. The OSC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at 202-254-3600, TTY 1-888-262-7848, or fax 202-763-6864. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. All SCEP appointees will be subject to a security background investigation. Male appointees born after December 31, 1959, must confirm Selective Service registration status. For additional information, contact the Student Career Experience Employment Coordinator at 202-254-3600. Please mail all application materials to the Office of Special Counsel (ATTN: HARMB-SCEP Coordinator), 1730 M Street, NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505 or fax to 202-653-6864. Visit OSC web site at www.osc.gov for more information concerning our mission and job opportunities. THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
