U.S. Department of Agriculture
Departmental Administration
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Dear Reader:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites currently enrolled college students who are pursuing further education to apply for our Summer Intern Program (SIP). Enclosed is a list of interesting and challenging positions which may be available during Summer 1998. Application instructions and information concerning the disciplines are included. Additionally, since USDA consist of different mission areas, the mission areas appear color coded. Copies of the mission statements of those agencies participating in the 1998 SIP appear at the beginning of each section of the booklet.
The SIP provides an opportunity for students to work as assistants to our scientific, professional, and technical employees. These positions provide students a paid, summer intern experience and knowledge about career opportunities and future employment prospects at USDA. They also provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity. For instance, an intern from the Office of Communications, designed the cover for this summer's intern booklet.
We have increased our efforts in the SIP to attract as many students as possible. By doing so we hope to interest students to apply for full-time employment which would enhance the diversity of our work force. In connection with our increased efforts to attract as many students as possible to the SIP, we are including SIP support for the Work Force Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities. Information about this program is enclosed.
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer which welcomes all students, including students with disabilities, to apply for a summer intern position with one of our agencies. Application deadline for most USDA agencies is February 20, 1998. Economic Research Service's deadline is March 2, 1998.
Have a good year!
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ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELIGIBILITY
Any student who:
Is a U.S. citizen;
Is currently enrolled in a college or university; and
Is planning to continue their education in the Fall of 1998.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You may apply for most jobs with a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other written format you choose. You must submit a separate application, Resume Cover Sheet, and a current copy of your transcript of courses for each position for which you apply. A copy of the OF-612 and the Resume Cover Sheet are included herein.
Submit your APPLICATION, RESUME COVER SHEET and TRANSCRIPT to the appropriate MAILING ADDRESS by February 20, 1998. If selected, you should receive a job offer by April 30, 1998. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who will be selected for participation in the SIP will be notified.
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QUALIFICATIONS, TRAVEL AND HOUSING
QUALIFICATIONS
Students must be enrolled in a qualified education program. The following are generally the qualification requirements for the GS-3, -4, -5 and -7 grade levels:
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GRADE |
EXPERIENCE |
OR EDUCATION |
| GENERAL | * SPECIALIZED | ||
| GS-3 | 6 Months | None | 1 year above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required. (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours = 1 year) |
| GS-4 | 6 Months | 6 Months | 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required. (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours = 2 years) |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at least equivalent to
GS-4 |
4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required. (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours = 4 years) |
| GS-7 | None | 1 year at least equivalent to
GS-5 |
1 full year of graduate education directly related to the work to be performed. (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours = 1 year) |
* Specialized Experience may be defined as experience being directly related to the responsibilities of the advertised position.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Specific course work for some positions may be required.
TRAVEL AND HOUSING
Transportation and housing subsidies may be provided to the selected interns depending on available funding and need. Individual interns will be notified by the selecting official if they are to receive subsidies.
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MENTOR PROGRAM FOR SUMMER INTERNS
The Forum on Blacks in Agriculture, in partnership with the Hispanic American Cultural Effort (HACE), sponsors a summer mentoring program for all interns in the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Washington, D.C. area. The Forum, traditionally the sponsor of the mentoring program, was joined last year by HACE in conducting this significant USDA program.
This mentoring program has provided a rich and rewarding experience for the students as well as for the mentors. The Forum and HACE make efforts to match interns with senior colleagues who have similar educational backgrounds and/or interests. The relationships between the students and mentors have contributed toward the students' intellectual development.
The Forum and HACE host several activities during the summer, such as a welcome reception for interns, seminar series, and picnics for students and mentors. Career counseling and government check cashing privileges for out of town interns are also provided.
If you are selected for the USDA Summer Intern Program in the Washington, D.C. area and would like to have additional information about The Forum on Blacks/HACE Mentoring Program, please write to:
The Forum on Blacks in Agriculture
P.O. Box 44179
L'Enfant Plaza Station
Washington, D.C. 20024
or
Hispanic American Cultural Effort
President
USDA, South Building
14th & Independence, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
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WORK FORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
FOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Employment Opportunities
The Work Force Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is designed to assist students with disabilities gain employment with Federal agencies. This program is coordinated by the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (PCEPD) and the Department of Defense, with a consortium of sixteen other Federal agencies participating. In addition to summer opportunities, this program also provides excellent opportunities for college students with disabilities to explore permanent Federal job opportunities.
Accommodations
All students hired under the WRP are provided the necessary work place accommodations such as sign language interpreting services, microcomputer accessible technologies, telecommunication devices for the deaf. In order to successfully perform essential job functions, the Department of Defense loans equipment to the employing agency for the duration of the WRP student's employment.
Housing
Assistance is coordinated by the WRP for students who accept employment outside of the local commuting area. Housing arrangements are made with local colleges, universities and private facilities to identify discounted rates. The cost is borne by the student.
Networking
Activities are sponsored by the PCEPD for students to meet each other, attend a Congressional hearing and meet their State representatives, tour the White House, as well as other activities.
For Information
Please contact Terry Thir, USDA Disability Employment Program Manager Civil Rights Policy, Special Emphasis Outreach Programs, Washington, D.C. at (202) 720-2531 voice or (202) 720-8372 TDD, or the Agency representative listed on the vacancy announcement in which you have an interest.
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