Summary

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2024, Summer 2024 and Fall 2024.

Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

Current student enrolled in an accredited institution on a full or half-time basis.

Duties

The duties associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.

Plan and complete work assignments on time.
Collect and analyze relevant information.
Prepare quality documents.
Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings.
Collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
Contribute to team efforts.
Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents.
Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquires.

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must be at least 16 years old
Actively enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution.
Good academic standing
Free from conflict of interest
Must be able to pass a valid background check
You may be required to sign a financial disclosure agreement.
Continued enrollment in qualifying academic program for the duration of volunteer service.

Qualifications

In addition to the Key Requirements listed in this vacancy announcement, the Student Volunteer must also posses the following qualities:

Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Note: If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.

Education

All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.

Student Status: Definition of a student- applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two year or four year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.

Additional information

This vacancy posting is a standing register that will be used to fill ongoing Student Intern Volunteer positions in a variety of offices. This posting does not guarantee selection.

Student Volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.

Telework eligibility will be reassessed at the start date.

This position does not offer salary, benefits, or conversion to permanent employment.

Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.

GAO reserves the right to discontinue the volunteer experience at any time.

Individuals selected will be eligible to receive transit subsidy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity

Below is the link to the GAO Mission Teams and Operation Teams to provide an overview of the mission of each: https://www.gao.gov/about/careers/our-teams

We promote equal opportunity for all staff without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. GAO's success in embracing and leveraging the diversity of its employees is central to our mission of serving a diverse American population through its congressional representatives.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application must show that all requirements are met, including education. You will be found "INELIGIBLE" or "NOT QUALIFIED" if you do not possess the minimum requirements described above. If your application is incomplete, you will be deemed ineligible.

To preview questions, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12263787

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

In addition to the electronic submission of your resume and completed vacancy questionnaire, you must submit the following:

High School Students - High school report card that supports current proof of enrollment. If current proof of enrollment is not listed on the report card, you must submit proof of registered courses (screen shot) along with the high school report card.

College/university and vocational/tech students - Transcripts (official or unofficial) that supports current proof of enrollment, semesters/quarters and number of hours completed. If current proof of enrollment is not listed on the transcripts, you must submit proof of registered courses (screen shot), enrollment from the college or university's registration system or official letter from Registrar's Office.

If you are a first-year college student and do not yet have a transcript, you may submit proof of enrollment from the college or university's registration system or official letter from Registrar's Office.

For minors age 16 or 17: If selected for a student volunteer position, you must also submit a work permit prior to coming onboard.

If you are selected for a student volunteer position, you must provide a copy of your most recent report card and/or an Official transcripts on the day of your orientation or within 3 business days immediately following your orientation. These documents must show your current student status. Failure to meet the requirements or provide documentation as stated above may result in termination of your student volunteer internship.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

GAO Recruitment

Email

GAORecruitment@gao.gov

Address

Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US

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Next steps

GAO's Human Capital office will conduct an evaluation of your key requirements listed above and your basic qualifications. Applications will remain on file for an extended amount of time. As vacancies become available selecting officials may choose from this pool of available applicants.

GAO will accept volunteers on a rolling basis with flexible start and end dates.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

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