TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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• Non-U.S. Citizens must have work authorization.
• US male citizens born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Enrolled at least part-time in a degree-seeking program.
• Completed 2 years of post-high school education or Associate's degree.
• Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and most recent school transcript

• There are 3 summer intern announcements for FHFA, based on area of study. Please ONLY apply to the one that best fits your education. The announcements are as follows:
  • FHFA-19-01-Exam/Finance : Economics/Finance/Accounting/Business
  • FHFA-19-02-Program Support: Public administration, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, HR, etc- You are applying to this announcement
  • FHFA-19-03-IT : Information Technology

Applicants must meet ALL of the following general qualification requirements listed below in order to receive consideration for an intern position.

Grade 04:

• Current students at least 16 years of age.
• Completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate' degree. Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public administration, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, HR, etc-
• Maintained a 2.5 overall grade point average or higher (on a 4 point scale).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, status as a parent, sexual orientation, political affiliations, national origin, age, disability, or any other non-merit factor.Candidates with Veteran's preference, who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy, will be given priority over non-preference candidates.

All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.

Education is the only thing that will qualify you for these positions. You must have completed 2 years of post-high school education or Associate's degree by the beginning of your summer internship, and must be attending school in the fall.

If you are graduating in the Spring, in order to be eligible, you must submit proof that you will be attending school in the Fall.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA at (202) 649-3963. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.


Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. This notification does not imply that you have submitted all the necessary documentation for this announcement, so read the announcement carefully. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.

All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.

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Drug test required No