Student Trainee (IT Specialist) Pathways Intern

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Assistant Inspector General for Operations, Office of Facilities and Asset Management (JO-60), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Washington, DC. OIG conducts audits and investigations on behalf of the American public to improve the performance and integrity of DOT's programs to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective national transportation system.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Asset Management. The work of the office is concerned with providing support services in areas such as design and construction of new facilities, space management, design and implementation of IT cabling infrastructure, deployment of IT systems and equipment, inventory management, voice and data telecommunications, and physical security systems. The incumbent is employed under the Pathways Program that provides students with opportunities to explore federal careers while in school and getting paid for the work performed. The target level for this training assignment is GS-13. This position is responsible for providing IT services and products to support the construction of new facilities and the ongoing operation of existing Field Offices and Headquarters. The major duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Manages IT inventory by receiving, storing, and issuing equipment, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Provides desktop and telecom support, troubleshooting VoIP phones, network connectivity, and conferencing lines. Installs hardware and cabling, assisting with staff relocations, network infrastructure setups, and cable runs. Maintains physical security systems, managing user access controls, intrusion alarms, and CCTV components. Oversees facility projects and contractors, escorting vendors, updating Visio layouts, and conducting market research.

All documents must be received and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Your resume must be well documented with the specialized experience, otherwise you may be deemed ineligible. After successful completion of the program requirements, the individual may be converted to a permanent or TERM appointment. Extensions to this appointment may occur. There is no guarantee of extensions or conversions. If converted to a permanent or TERM appointment, the full performance level would be a GS-13. The incumbent will serve as an Student Trainee (Information Technology Specialist) Pathways Intern. PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY - To be eligible for appointment to a position in the DOT OIG Internship Program, throughout the duration of the appointment, an individual must: Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution) OR Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps). Be seeking a degree that is relevant to this position. Meet all necessary qualifications as stated in the announcement. If selected you: must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement; must maintain status as a current student; must maintain good academic standing, at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale; must provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term must not plan to graduate prior to Fall 2027, December 2027 in order to be considered for this position. Please note that if you are graduating from your current academic program prior to December 2027, you will not be eligible for this student appointment unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an ADDITIONAL qualifying degree, diploma, certificate, etc., OR an advanced degree. You MUST submit proof of acceptance along with your current transcripts for consideration. For more information on the Pathways Program, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets

Preferred Degrees: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or any related degree. Education Documents: Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. If selected, an official transcript is required. If you attended more than one school, combine multiple transcripts into one document. Proof of Enrollment: If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar's office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar's office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar's letter must document the educational requirements for this position. Foreign Education: Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization showing equivalency to accredited U.S. programs. For more information, click here.