Summary
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the U.S. federal court system and the public it serves. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technical, management, administrative, and program support services to the federal courts.
Duties
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking student interns with backgrounds or a demonstrated interest in human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology.
The AO Student Internship Program provides valuable work experience and prepares interns for careers in public service. Interns have opportunities to hone their writing, communication, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills and receive valuable networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers.
This specific internship will be in the Facilities and Security Office (FSO), Resource Management Division (RMD),
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with database management related to budget and finance aspects of real estate and court security projects for the Space and Facilities branch.
- Assisting with managing and organizing data from different sources.
- Working with Microsoft Excel and other data management applications such as Microsoft Access.
- Shadowing RMD staff and attending meetings to learn about how the Judiciary works and FSO/RMD's role in fulfilling the Judiciary's mission.
- Providing RMD staff and leadership with ideas and opinions on processes, procedures, and if there are ways to do things better and/or more efficiently based on past experience or from what has been learned through their studies.
- Sharing perspectives on the internship experience with FSO staff in the form of a written report and/or a presentation to FSO staff.
- Attending educational and training sessions to aid with professional development, networking, and learning new skills.
- Conducting research and assisting with special projects and day-to-day operations.
- Performing general office tasks.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- All new AO interns will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- New interns to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e- verify.gov/.
- All new AO interns are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
Qualifications
All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited 2-year or 4-year program, or in a post-secondary level program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Additional Qualification Requirements:
In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also:
- Work well in a team environment.
- Have very strong organization and communication skills and be detailed oriented.
- Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or WordPerfect.
- Have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
All Student Internship Program participants must be active students. Seniors graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are pursuing advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester.
Education
All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled in an accredited school and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education.
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of the internship opportunity, or dismissal after the internship begins.
How to Apply
As indicated above, to apply for this position, you must complete an Application Package, which includes:
- Your resume - including your college, major/area of study, and anticipated graduation date.
- Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume.
- A completed Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
- Transcripts showing you are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in either an undergraduate or graduate level program and must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education beyond high school. The transcript must show an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
The complete application package must be submitted by 05/30/2025 to receive consideration.
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement..
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12710834.
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.