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Pathways Internship Program, 2021, U.S. Department of Transportation, Various Locations

Posted November 6, 2020


Description:

See the list of available internships here:  https://www.volpe.dot.gov/sites/volpe.dot.gov/files/2020-10/Volpe-Internship-Positions-Available.pdf

As a student intern you will work as a member of one of Volpe’s organizational teams. Project work varies by division, to learn more visit: https://www.volpe.dot.gov/our-work.  You will carry out specific assignments in accordance with defined work procedures outlined by your supervisor. Complexity of duties increases with experience. 

Major duties may include:

  • Performing a variety of assignments selected to broaden skills and provide practical experience aimed at developing the employee’s skills and knowledge to perform progressively complex assignments.
  • Assignments at this level are designed to orient, train, and increase the student’s knowledge in his/her perspective area of study.
  • Assisting specialists/analysts in developing material for briefings, reports, presentations and conference materials needed by supervisor and executive management.
  • Developing documents, such as research based papers, graphs, charts, and other data to be used by transportation officials in defining transportation challenges and recommending options and potential solutions.
  • Assisting management in collecting, organizing and maintaining program and/or functional documentation and materials.
  • Performing a variety of program support functions, such as inputting, assigning, maintaining, monitoring, or updating work status and records as well as administering and performing other support activities.
  • Participating in meetings, events, and briefings.
  • Preparing a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and information as requested.
  • Traveling to field sites for testing or assignments and performing other related duties, as appropriate.

The ideal candidates are Undergraduate and Graduate students who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and self-initiative.  This is a great opportunity for current students with an interest in transportation, majoring in science, engineering, technology, administration, finance, mathematics, business, economics, legal, program support, policy analysis, planning, operations research, computer science/IT, cybersecurity and research based majors

Flexibility, creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative will help you to find—or to create—the projects that interest you the most. Good social skills will allow you to establish a close rapport with our clients both over the phone and in the field. Here is your opportunity to study trains, planes, automobiles, boats, buses, bicycles, traffic lights, pipelines, sidewalks, unmanned and autonomous systems, or hyperloops—yes, even hyperloops.

Occasional travel required.



Requirements and Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • You must meet the qualification standards of the position
  • You must be at least 16 years of age
  • You must complete a background investigation
  • Review Required Documents section as documents are required by closing date
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be  registered for the Selective Service.
  • INTERNSHIP: Must meet the requirements for the Internship Program.
  • PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: Must be enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational institution* pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate and provide proof of enrollment.
  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:  Must complete a background investigation.
  • DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Selectee is required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine suitability for federal employment.
  • STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a current student while on this appointment.
  • DEGREE:  Must be related to the position.
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Interns are expected to work full time during the Summer. If the appointment is extended and the Intern chooses to work during the semester they must work a minimum of 8 hrs a week.
  • PHYSICAL LOCATION: Intern will be required to work onsite. 
  • TRIAL PERIOD: The intern is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment.  
  • TRAVEL: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
  • Positions are located in Cambridge, MA; relocation expenses are not approved.
  • This is position is eligible for telework.

*For the definition of a qualifying educational institution, please use the following link: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_a_qualifying_educational_institution/program%3F

You must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement; furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term.

Qualifications:

This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program:

  • All applicants are required to provide proof of current student enrollment such as a current/fall 2020 unofficial transcript (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or a letter from a school official (e.g. registrar, advisor, etc.) by the closing date of the advertisement or will be disqualified from further consideration.
  • All applicants invited to an interview will be required to bring documentation of enrollment in the spring 2021 semester/quarter.
  • Students graduating before May 31, 2021 must provide proof of continued education in the next semester/quarter (e.g. letter of application or acceptance, etc.) with their application or will be disqualified from further consideration.
  • If selected, you will be required to provide Official transcripts.
  • If selected, you must periodically provide transcripts and/or letter from the school stating you are enrolled in a degree/certificate program on at least a half time basis in good standing and your expected graduation date.
  • You may include multiple transcripts/letters; please ensure all documentation is legible.


How to Apply:

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

  • To begin, click the “Apply Online” button on the job announcement posting.
  • Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
  • You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.

Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/582282100

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