Summary This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administrator (DEA), San Diego Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to support the perform a variety of developmental assignments and training in the principles, processes, regulations, and automated systems in the areas of administrative and office support. Training will provide a practical understanding of the policies and practices within the Drug Enforcement Administration. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The Pathways Internship Program gives Interns the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to foster networking relationships. If you are seeking a diploma/degree and are looking for an opportunity to challenge your teambuilding skills, then this opportunity is for you! The Student Intern will perform the following: Preparing letters of commendation, letters of appreciation, and awards. Preparing a variety of narrative and statistical information, correspondence, reports, etc., in final form for supervisor's signature. Reviewing all signatory documents received in the office. Reviewing all outgoing correspondence for proper format, grammar, typographical accuracy, proper coordination, attachments, and compliance with supervisor's viewpoint. Performing receipt inventory monthly and annually or all required to meet regulatory requirement and tracks all requests for information. Researching and obtaining background information for required actions through available tools such as automated databases, historical files, and review of previous or current studies/projects on related topics. Monitoring suspense dates, coordinates late responses, and identifies potential problem areas. Preparing non-technical answers to queries and actions on own initiative, or from supervisor's brief comments. Assisting in developing appropriate observational checklists, survey questionnaires, focus group outlines, performance measurements, and SME evaluation forms. Assisting and advising staff on procedural and administrative actions. Maintaining internal control of staff and administrative actions. Assisting in development of yearly budgets. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Student Status: Definition of a student- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school (go to www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation to verify accreditation status). You must be considered in good academic standing by the school. Individuals must be taking at least half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-Time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. Qualification Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic entry requirements, applicants must the following: GS-07: You must have completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Attention to Detail, Clerical, Oral Communication, and Writing Education Pathways Student Program Education Requirement: A. Must be currently accepted for enrollment OR are you currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution (a public high school whose curriculum has been approved by a State or local governing body; a private school that provides secondary education as determined under State law, a home school that is allowed to operate in a State; any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: technical or vocational school; a 2-year or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g. law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum), on a full or half-time basis? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, click here. B. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you do not maintain eligibility and enrollment, you are ineligible for this program. Please review this vacancy announcement in its entirety to ensure that you qualify to apply to this internship. C. Every semester, you must maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) throughout their appointment to remain in the program. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants MUST submit a current transcript with the online application that details current classes or enrollment status and GPA. For transcripts which do not include current enrollment status then applicants can attach proof of enrollment in addition to their current transcripts. 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, click here. Additional Information This position is a temporary excepted service appointment, Not To Exceed (NTE) for one year with the possibility of extension without further positing. This student position can possibly be extended until the student graduates or is no longer enrolled at which time the position will terminate. Incumbents may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all of their educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204. If selected, you must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term. The Student intern serves a trial period for the duration of their excepted service appointment. Please note that if you are a Winter 2024 graduate you will not be eligible for this student appointment unless you are enrolled at a qualifying educational institution seeking an additional degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) or an advanced degree. You also must submit proof of acceptance along with you current transcripts for consideration. All non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire. Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position. To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement. Click the below links for additional information. How to Claim Veterans' Preference Military Spouse Preference EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes. The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement. If you experience technical issues with completing your online application, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the 'Help Center' (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon). To learn more about the specific requirements and conditions of the Pathways Internship program, please see the USAJOBS Students & Recent Graduates page, or the OPM Pathways Program site. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.