Student Trainee (Clerk/Office Automation)

$39,488 - $39,488/Yr

United States Department of Justice - Hammond, IN

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Hammond, IN

10,001+ employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Student Trainee (Clerk/Office Automation) position at the Department of Justice's United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a federal office environment. The role involves providing clerical and automation support, utilizing various software applications, and participating in formal and on-the-job training. This position is designed for current students and aims to develop their skills while contributing to the enforcement of federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Producing a variety of documents using advanced word processing software functions.
• Storing, retrieving, editing, and printing documents with complex forms such as graphics or tables.
• Sorting, calculating, and retrieving data from electronic databases or spreadsheets to produce reports, charts, and graphs.
• Answering telephones and referring callers to staff members or taking messages as appropriate.
• Operating a copy machine and performing basic office tasks such as collating and stapling materials.
• Sorting, filing, and retrieving materials in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order.
• Making recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Minimum Age: Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System.
• Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Student Status: Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution, maintaining good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Typing Proficiency: Must type at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with office automation software and tools.
• Familiarity with database management and electronic mail systems.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Holidays off.
• Health benefits and life insurance.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Telework eligibility as determined by agency policy.