Student Trainee- Department of Energy

Description: If you are ready to begin your new career or are looking for a place to make an impact, what better place than a top ranked agency in the federal government? We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals here at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), where we are ranked in the top 5 in the Best Places to Work in the federal government rankings.

Responsibilities:

This is a SUMMER 2019 internship position. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for an exciting internship position in the Washington Office.  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects.  To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.ferc.gov.

At time of application, applicant must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If selected, applicant must provide proof of continuing education through either the Summer or Fall 2019 semesters.

These positions are temporary, they may be converted to a full time, career-conditional position. Any conversions to full time  or career-conditional status is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Duties include:

• Assists in analyzing the environmental impact of proposed energy facilities.
• Reviews, analyzes, and determines the merits of comments and recommendations filed with the Commission, and reports on environmental factors, determining the adequacy of data supplied.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Applicants must submit transcripts at time of application.
• Must be enrolled in summer and/or into fall 2019 semester.
• Must be a US citizen
• List of Department of Education accredited institutions: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Qualifications

• Candidates must have one full year of general experience at the lower grade level or equivalent education. General experience is described as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

Education Requirement: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.  At time of appointment candidates must meet the qualification requirements.

Apply: Deadline is February 15th. Click here to apply.