Student Trainee (Statistics)

Pathways Internship Program Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: 1. Be enrolled in a degree seeking program; 2. Be enrolled on one half (1/2) time basis; 3. Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average; 4. Attending an accredited education institution; 5. Provide transcripts with student name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking; and 6. Be enrolled for the next semester/quarter following the period of this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must have completed at least 2 academic years of post-high school study or an associate’s degree. The education must lead to a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or statistics. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM’s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located organizationally in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). This Pathways position provides the incumbent with an opportunity to gain valuable training and work experience while also supporting BJS projects which serve as the national foundation for knowledge related to the criminal justice system.