This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685745300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Seeking law students to work with CFPB attorneys and other staff covering a broad range of legal work. An excellent opportunity for law students to learn about substantive consumer-protection laws, the enforcement of these laws, and the general administrative laws of a federal agency.
This is an excepted service appointment in the CFPB Pathways Intern Program. The appointment will be 12 weeks and WILL NOT be eligible for conversion to a permanent position and WILL NOT be extended past 12 weeks.
10/26/2022 to 11/24/2022
$23.13 - $23.13 per hour
CN 30
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Internships - Time-Limited Appointment / Not-to-exceed 12 weeks; may NOT be extended or made permanent.
Full-time -
Excepted
30
No
No
23-CFPB-21-X
685745300
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This opportunity is open to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals who are Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis, or accepted for enrollment, and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale; remain in good academic standing; and be at least 16 years of age.
As a Student Trainee (Legal Intern), you will:
Key Requirements:
You MUST meet the definition of a STUDENT for the duration of your appointment.
The definition of a student is: an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. Students need not be enrolled in the summer as long as they are enrolled in both the preceding spring semester and subsequent fall semester. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
Must be pursuing a course of study to obtain a Law Degree.
OTHER INFORMATION:
We also take the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level. See information on our base pay ranges and salary structure.
Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include:- Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement- Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201706_cfpb_benefits.pdf
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your:
1. Resume (REQUIRED)
2. Responses to the online questions
3. Transcripts* - Proof of enrollment (REQUIRED): Unofficial transcript or a screen shot of current classes are acceptable at the point of application.
4. Cover letter (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
* At point of application, it is required that candidates provide their most recent transcript(s) (official or unofficial) that indicates their current status as a student.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all minimum qualifications as described under the Qualifications section. If your application is incomplete, you will not be considered.
2. Application Review: The hiring manager may review the application of all qualified individuals and make selection(s).
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 150th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on the scheduled DATE OF CLOSURE; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
FOR QUALIFICATION: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
FOR ELIGIBILITY: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, and grade from an accredited college or university OR if you have not completed any post-high school course work, you are only required to submit proof of enrollment, or acceptance of enrollment, at a qualified educational institution at this time. See "Requirements" section for the definition of a qualifying educational institution. To verify you are eligible for the Pathways program you must submit proof that you are pursuing a degree in a related field.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please review the entire announcement before applying.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
You may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process if you need one due to a disability or religion. Learn more about reasonable accommodations.
If you applied for a job at CFPB and think you may have been subjected to unlawful discrimination related to your application, you have rights. Learn more about raising an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issue.
Once the online application is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685745300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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