This summer student program is temporary and may not exceed 6 months. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition; the appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.
This appointmet does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment.
Notification of selection will be made by March 30th.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent of this position assists professional and technical staff by performing a variety of policy, outreach, and technical work in support of the work of the office. Performs a variety of clearly defined tasks designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the next generation of agriculture, youth in agriculture, agricultural practices, and the activities of the organization. Provides support and assistance to senior level management in day-to-day operations, such as organizing materials and conducting basic research.
The major duties of the Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs) internship may include, but not limited to the following:
- Providing outreach and partnership building across USDA's large and diverse mission;
- Assist in establishing and implementing innovative and strategic plans to engage the next generation of agriculture, and various USDA stakeholders, including Congress, Governors, mayors, members of the press, and farm and agriculture organizations;
- Assist USDA customers and stakeholders and communicate positively, in a friendly manner;
- Use word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print a variety of reports and documents.
Required Documents:
- Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and good academic standing:
- In the form of letters, records, or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university. The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar’s office). AND/OR
- A copy of your most recent transcripts which show your field of study, school name, student's name, current GPA or academic standing, past and current course work, degree program, and major/concentration. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
- You must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:
- Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after date the certification is submitted.
The link to the announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489149300