Summary The Office of Inspector General, Pathways Internship Program is designed to attract students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions with paid opportunities to explore Federal careers while still in school. This position is located in the Investigations Division. As a student trainee, the ideal candidate for this position is majoring in criminal justice or a related field of study. The Partnership for Public Service named SBA OIG as being the #1 OIG in the Federal Government. Responsibilities Supports special agents conducting investigations into alleged violations of law, policy or regulations, by reviewing and assessing complaints and allegations received by the Investigations Division to determine investigative and/or prosecutorial viability. These allegations typically include criminal acts such as bribery, false statements, conspiracy, embezzlement, and fraud. Aids in planning, organizing, monitoring, and conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives. Provide quality administrative support to Investigations Division managers (AIGI, SAC, AD, ASAC). Documents the SBA OIG's electronic case management system in accordance with SBA OIG policies; prepare reports of investigative interviews and activities. Ensures work products are in alignment with SBA OIG investigative priorities and in compliance with established SBA OIG policies/procedures, CIGIE standards, and Attorney General Guidelines (e.g., ROls, MOIs, MOAs, use of investigative techniques, case management guidelines, etc.) Examines various records and compares them with other known facts to help make recommendations or establish fact patterns, as well as performs basic and clerical assignments, such as providing database support. Assists in the development of outreach activities with stakeholders, including government officials, lending institutions, and agency representatives to further education or law enforcement efforts. Observes the work of higher-grade staff; and assists higher-level team-members in more complex and intricate tasks, thus providing an opportunity to perform more progressively responsible assignments as experience is gained. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-1899-04: Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study OR successful completion of the requirements for an associate's degree (please verify by attaching a copy of your college transcripts). Academic year of undergraduate education (post-high school study): A minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at an accredited college or university; or A minimum of 36 weeks at an accredited business, technical, vocational, or qualifying educational institution for at least 20 classroom hours per week. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial), student schedule or enrollment letter with this application if you wish to considered for this vacancy. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. * If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. * For further information, click on: Foreign Education. Additional Information SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. CTAP/ICTAP APPLICANTS: If you are applying for a special selection priority under SBA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (open to surplus SBA employees only) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (open to surplus and displaced Federal employees), you must submit proof of eligibility. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: CTAP/ICTAP. Those new to the federal government will typically be hired at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Telework is available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/ Interns may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all of their educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204. Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued.