Summer Opportunities with the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:44:38 -0400

Information Session
Thursday, April 26
11 am - 1 pm
Commons 331

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is seeking students for summer hires under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).The STEP is designed to integrate the student's educational studies with a wide range of clerical, administrative, and professional experiences that support the mission of BLS.

The following positions are available at the GS-4 Level :
Computer Clerk
Administrative Clerk
Economics Clerk
Statistical Clerk

Students will typically work full-time during the summer months. At the end of summer and if there is a continued need, some students may be allowed to continue employment on a part-time basis. Part-time hours will be determined by the hiring manager and budgetary constraints.

BLS will be on campus at a table in the Commons from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, April 19 and holding an information session in Commons 331 on Thursday, April 26. Be sure to stop by to get more information about this outstanding opportunity!

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
If you have served on active duty in the United States military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. To claim veterans' preference, you must submit:
DD Form 214 covering the period of military service for which preference is claimed; and
If applicable, a Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference with supporting documents as outlined on the form. This form can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

For more information on veterans' preference, please go to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management web site for veterans at www.opm.gov/veterans.
The Veterans' Preference Advisor allows Veterans to examine the preferences for which they might be entitled with regard to Federal jobs. It is located at: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm .