Student Intern Trainee FSIS-OFO (Albany, CA)
Job Description
Serves as a student Intern and works directly with experienced Resource Management Staff on a variety of assignments to gain practical work experience. Performs a variety of routine and well-defined assignments that provide administrative support to other employees and contribute to the overall mission of the program assigned.
Duties include:
Assist the Resource Management Team with various tasks.
Scan Grant of Inspection files and manage a filing system using the PHIS system.
Assist with accountable property issuance and maintain database log.
Track Government vehicle usage/maintenance in a database.
Review travel vouchers and claims for Reimbursement for Inspection Expenditure.
Attend/Answer phone calls from internal and external sources.
Location: Albany, CA
[https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/albany-ca/]
Please NOTE: This internship is located in Albany, CA and requires interns to do work in-person. This position is limited to local commuting area candidate only (within 50 miles radius).
Hours per week: Full-Time 40
Preferred majors:
- Human Resources
- Business Administration
Education Level:
Undergraduate students
Graduate Students
Desired Skills:
MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Supervision:
Interns will report to the Food Safety and Inspection Service - OFO.
Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed.
Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.
Conditions of Employment
You must be a US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position
Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.
Documents to have when applying:
Resume
Pay information:
Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.20
Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $18.75
How to apply:
Complete HACU Application via:
New Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentInfo.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3
Returning Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentProfile.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3
The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review.
Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them.
Responding to Flyer or E-mail:
E-mail resume and introduction to HACU@usda.gov
Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email
General Information
About USDA and HACU
For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies.
This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.
To learn more visit: USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) [https://www.ars.usda.gov/about-ars/] & Hispanic Association of University and Colleges National Internship Program [https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp]