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Current Students

Work Schedule and Flexibilities:

Flexible, Hybrid or remote work (Washington, DC or Lakewood, CO if in-person is required)

Project Description:

The Technology, Strategy, and Innovation (TSI) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) team is seeking student support for Power Platform and task management automation initiatives that advance IT modernization and operational efficiency.

Students will work on clearly defined, short-term projects focused on workflow automation and business process improvement. Activities may include documenting existing workflows, designing and building low-code automation solutions (e.g., Power Platform), and developing tools to enhance task tracking, reporting, and system integration.

Deliverables will include:

• Documented current-state workflows and process maps
• Developed and tested automation solutions (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Supporting technical documentation for implemented solutions
• A brief presentation summarizing outcomes, functionality, and recommendations
• This project provides hands-on experience in low-code development, workflow automation, and IT service optimization, while delivering practical tools that support TSI mission priorities.

Conditions of employment

To participate in this Program, you must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.

• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

• Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.

• Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.

• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior and your academic institution.

• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.

• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have:

• Coursework or experience in information systems, business analysis, or related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) or similar tools preferred
• Basic understanding of workflow/process mapping and task management concepts
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by DOI personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the opportunity manager for review.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:

   - Your work experience including start and end dates.

   - Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance.

   - Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project.

2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

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