Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all U.S. citizens and is telework eligible as determined by agency policy. This is a summer intern position lasting no more than 120 days and will be filled up to the GS-07 grade level. Hourly rate is determined by the applicant's grade level and level of experience. MUST be a currently enrolled student in a qualifying program. MUST be located in the continental U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

This position can be assigned in any of the divisions within the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). The trainee will work alongside experienced staff members to learn the skills necessary to gain practical work experience that augments training in an academic course of study related to community planning, and to develop their career in this field. The trainee will gain practical experience and knowledge of the planning field while completing various tasks assigned to them. Complexity of work is assigned equivalent to relative experience and education.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assisting in the execution of various projects and initiatives.
2. Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
3. Conducting research and analysis to support divisional objectives.
4. Organizing and preparing information and statistical data in factual reports.
5. Preparing visual aids (charts, maps, etc.), to use in presenting information to a community.
6. Completing assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
7. Researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.
8. Writing draft reports of research findings.
9. Attending training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.

• The Current Planning Division supports the Commission and its monthly meetings. Reviewing applicant plans and development projects, it prepares recommendations for Commission decisions. Activities also include media relations and legal counsel.

• The Long-Range Planning Division, through comprehensive planning, identifies critical issues and opportunities facing the federal government in the region, evaluates policy options and priorities, and works with the Commission and partners in developing an agenda for public and private action.
• The Operations and Administration Division supports the Commission and staff in the areas of human capital management; finance and budgeting; procurement and contracting; facilities management; information technology; and other logistics.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment. Incumbent will be subject to pre-employment drug screening.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Student Status:

-Accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution, on at least a half- time basis (as defined by the institution); or
-Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying educational/vocational or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps).
-Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills and be in good academic standing at his/her university.

• Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States).

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

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, and you will be referred to the hiring manager who may contact you for an interview.
Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an off er of employment, or dismissal aft er being employed.

Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment/education history as outlined below:

• Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
• Employer/School name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Required: Current Unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.g., recent letter from the registrar's office.

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