USA Staffing

Position Title: Peace Corps Internship Program (Spring 2025)
Agency: Peace Corps
Announcement Number: 24-12497424-KB Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, August 1, 2024 to Thursday, August 15, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Have you ever been employed by an intelligence agency or division of an agency, a substantial part of whose mission includes or included intelligence activities?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Has your background or work history involved a substantial connection with an intelligence activity or related work other than through employment?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you have a family relationship to an employee of an intelligence agency?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you previously been employed with the Peace Corps in a US Direct Hire (USDH) position and fall into any of the categories below:

After your USDH appointment, you have separated from the agency (resigned, retired, transferred to a different federal agency, etc.)
After your USDH appointment, you have converted to an Expert position with the Peace Corps
After your USDH appointment, you have accepted a position as a Personnel Service Contractor with the Peace Corps

If you have been previously employed with the Peace Corps as a US Direct Hire you will need to be eligible to time in within 90 days after the closing of this announcement.

Please note:

This does not include applicants who have only been employed as a Personnel Service Contractor or Expert.
This does not include applicants who have only served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
This does not include applicants who have been previously employed with Peace Corps serving in a 5 year exempt position.
This does not include current Peace Corps USDH employees, who may have been reemployed after a previous USDH appointment and spent the required "time out" of the agency.

A. Yes

B. No

C. Not Applicable

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. I understand that, if selected, I will be required to report to my designated work site on a regular basis and telework days will be incorporated as determined by agency policy.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I understand that this position may be approved on a case-by-case basis, for some remote work.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I understand the resume I have submitted for this position will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether my experience and/or educational background is sufficient to meet basic and/or specialized experience requirements as outlined in this announcement. I also understand that if the information provided in my resume is not sufficient to support my responses to the vacancy announcement questions, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Choose the statement that best describes your current level of education.

A. I am currently enrolled in a high school diploma program.

B. I have received my high school diploma or equivalent and am accepted for enrollment/enrolled in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. I have attached my proof of enrollment for verification.

C. I have completed one academic year of post high school study. I have attached my transcripts for verification.

D. I have completed two academic years of post high school study OR I have received an associate's degree (or equivalent). I have attached my transcripts for verification.

E. I have completed four academic years of post high school study OR I have received a bachelor's degree (or equivalent). I have attached my transcripts for verification.

F. I have completed one academic year of graduate level education; OR have received a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with Superior Academic Achievement; OR five academic years of pre-professional study. I have attached my transcripts for verification

G. I have completed two academic years of graduate level education; OR received a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as LL.B. or J.D.) in a field directly related to the position being filled. I have attached my transcripts for verification.

H. I have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree AND one academic year of progressively higher level education beyond a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR three academic years of progressive graduate level education leading to a doctorate in a field directly related to the position being filled. I have attached my transcripts for verification.

I. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

5. What is the highest degree you have earned from an accredited university?

A. Associates

B. Bachelors

C. Master's

D. Juris Doctor (J.D.)

E. Doctorate or PhD

F. Law Degree (LL.M.)

G. None of the Above

6. What is the estimated graduation date for your current degree? (limit 250 characters)

7. To be eligible for this internship you must meet the requirements of the Peace Corps Internship Program. Please select the response that best describes your current status as a student.

A. I have not been accepted as a degree seeking student in a qualifying education institution yet, but plan to attend on a full or half-time basis next semester.

B. I have been accepted as a degree seeking student in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis, and will start attending next semester.

C. I am currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution and continuing my enrollment next semester, on a full or half-time basis, after this current semester ends.

D. I am graduating at the end of this current semester and not continuing my education. (Not eligible for consideration under the Peace Corps Pathways Internship Program.)

E. I will not be a student enrolled at a qualifying educational institution for the next semester. (Not eligible for consideration under the Peace Corps Pathways Internship Program.)

8. Based on the area of enrolled field of study, please identify the areas you'd be interested in being considered:

A. Business and Industry

B. Communication, Policy Review and Development

C. Financial Management, Accounting and Budget

D. General Administrative and Management and Office Services

E. Human Resources

F. Information Technology

G. Programming and Training

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

9. By responding to this question, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which documents, if any, you need to provide in support of this application.

A. Yes

B. No

10. I understand that if I do not submit all REQUIRED documents by the closing date, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.

A. Yes

B. No

11. Please identify the Peace Corps office you would be interested in working your internship

12. What is your cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)? You must upload a copy of your transcript for verification.

A. 3.5 or above

B. 3.0 – 3.4

C. 2.5 – 2.9

D. 2.0 – 2.4

E. 1.9 or below

F. Not applicable - accepted for enrollment

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