Student Trainee - Administrative (Automation)

$26,975 - $39,361/Yr

U.S. Secret Service - Chicago, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Chicago, IL

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Student Trainee - Administrative (Automation) position at the Department of Homeland Security offers an opportunity for students to gain practical work experience while supporting the office staff of the Secret Service. This role involves performing various administrative duties that contribute to the training operations of the agency, with a focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of the trainees.

Responsibilities

• Support senior level staff with program goals and activities to gain practical work experience that supplements training in academic course of study.
• Perform administrative/operational duties including researching, locating, and gathering information from various sources for staff use.
• Check reports and other documents for correctness and appropriate form; verify discrepancies with the appropriate office(s) and/or stakeholders.
• Assist senior level employees in evaluating assigned program goals; conduct follow-up actions to ensure timely receipt of responses; assemble data; and provide general information.
• Maintain files, respond to general inquiries, and create documents for presentations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be at least 16 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students throughout the appointment.
• Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study for GS-03 level or 2 full academic years for GS-04 level.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in administrative support or office management.
• Familiarity with data entry and document management systems.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for various federal employee benefits depending on the type of position held.