Inspection Service Student Intern - San Jose CA

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
 

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Interns will apply their knowledge and understanding of principles and practices gained from their program of study to support the investigative programs and/or business operations for a Federal law enforcement agency. Depending upon assignment, Interns will support projects, or a major component of a project in a specific functional or geographical area and will focus on a range of topics (e.g., investigations, finance, forensics, cyber security, computer programming, data analytics). PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for this program all applicants must have earned at least 48 credit hours towards a bachelors degree, and be currently enrolled in either a bachelors or graduate degree program with a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

This job is for use only with the internship program. Internships begin in the fall, spring, or summer and typically last for at least 10 weeks. To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the established education requirement and be currently enrolled in a bachelor?s degree program or graduate degree program with a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Collaborates with supervisor to review project plans to achieve assignment goals, including understanding project activities, deadlines, and identifying key stakeholders.

2. Develops documents, files, and materials as needed for the project. Writes instructions, records activities, and verifies accuracy/ comprehensiveness of information.

3. Coordinates with co-workers as a team member to meet project goals.

4. Utilizes a variety of methodologies to research, collect, analyze, and interpret data to assist in project planning and develop project materials and documents. Compiles and documents researched data to inform recommendations based on identified trends and insights; prepares technical reports and presentations for management review.

5. Assists with preparing and facilitating meetings, working sessions, and focus groups as necessary to gather and compile information for the project.

6. Completes project management activities; prioritizes tasks and assignments based on timelines and objectives. Ensures deliverables are prepared in a timely manner.

7. Receives and implements work instructions and guidance from supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. COMMUNICATION: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. Readily shares pertinent knowledge and information to co- workers and customers. Accepts and provides timely and beneficial feedback. Demonstrates effective listening skills and asks questions; offers input for positive results.
2. GROWTH ORIENTATION: Seeks opportunity for continuous learning and the enhancement of personal knowledge, skills, and abilities. Identifies one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and development areas relevant to desired and career goals. Seeks out and acts upon performance feedback. Successful applicant is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
3. CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Exercises sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve problems. Develops logical and well thought out solution(s) within a reasonable time frame.
4. CHANGE READINESS: Remains open-minded in the face of new or differing opinions, ideas and processes. Readily and effectively adapts to changing situations by altering their approach or way of thinking, to include consideration of alternative approaches. Adapts style to organization or environmental changes or requirements. Adapts to technological advances to remain current and productive.
5. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, and religions. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individualsâ?? differences.
6. LEADERSHIP: Follows logical approaches to completing work; brings a project from inception to successful completion; translates strategies into step-by-step plans for action; monitors progress to completion; effectively prioritizes; and pays close attention to detail.
7. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with at least 48 earned credit hours towards a bachelors degree in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Business, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field to one specified above from an accredited college or university by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
8. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) or Tier 2 investigation. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to meet and maintain the requirements of this level of background investigation while holding this position.
9. PROFESSIONALISM: Completes tasks with a high level of quality while meeting set deadlines. Acts responsibly with the interests of the larger organization in mind. Demonstrates integrity and sound ethical behavior and judgment. Takes personal responsibility for one's own actions.
10. SERVICE FOCUS: Is approachable, courteous and accessible to others. Provides timely and responsive feedback and service to coworkers and customers inside and outside of the organization. Provides accurate and informed responses, information and feedback to inquiries.
11. COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK: Builds collaborative working relationships with colleagues and customers to solve problems and achieve common goals. Works effectively and cooperatively with others in group and team settings. Treats others with dignity and respect while maintaining a friendly demeanor.