Pathways Opportunities in Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Accessibility and Accommodations, Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Division.

The position is assigned to the Bureau of Human Resources (HR), Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA), Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Division (DRAD), U.S. Department of State whose mission is to recruit, develop, and empower the world’s premier diplomatic team to advance U.S. foreign policy goals by (1) fostering flexibility to align talent to the mission; and maximize the talent advantage as an employer of choice. (2) Retain high-quality talent: Equip and empower our people to succeed at work and life; (3) Transform Customer Experience: Strengthen partnerships that enhance the customer experience; promote a culture of excellence in customer experience; leverage data and technology to drive informed decision-making.

The incumbent will assist the Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Division (DRAD) Chief with data analysis, updating standard operating procedures, conduct research on disability employment laws, regulations, policies, and best practices, including the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance.

The intern would provide support in the following areas:

• Reviewing and updating OAA documents to ensure consistency with recent bureau name changes
• Assisting the Public Affairs Specialist with drafting, editing, and distributing the monthly OAA newsletter
• Supporting the planning and execution of the annual OAA Open House, including logistics and coordination
• Developing PowerPoint presentations to support briefings, trainings, and outreach efforts
• Researching reasonable accommodation solutions and best practices to inform program decisions

Conditions of employment

• Verification from the academic institution confirming acceptance into a qualifying program.
• Must be at least 16 years of age by the closing date of the announcement.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret Security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution with at least a half-time course load.
• Must maintain student eligibility for duration of internship.
• All transcripts or educational documentation must reflect a projected graduation date after the (Fall 2027) semester or later.

Qualifications

GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate-level education OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree; AND be currently accepted to/enrolled in a qualifying degree or certificate program.

How you will be evaluated

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

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

• Resume: limited to two pages that includes the following information: 1) contact information; 2) completed course work (unit/credit hours); 3) academic standing/GPA; 4) work/volunteer experience including the work schedule & hours worked per week as well as dates or employment; & title, series, & grade, if applicable; 5) supervisors name, phone number & email address for each work period listed & whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; & 6) references. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.

• Transcript(s): unofficial copies are sufficient with the application; however if selected, official transcripts will be required. Applicants in high school should submit their most recent report card. If your transcripts do not provide the information listed below, include additional official academic documentation that meets the requirements. Transcripts MUST include:

• Student's name
• Name of the school
• Specific degree program
• Current & Cumulative GPA/academic standing
• Past & current coursework
• Evidence of meeting the “qualifications” as listed in the announcement

Proof of Enrollment or Class Registration for the Fall 2026 semester: 1) If you are not presently enrolled for Fall 2026 semester, you may upload an acceptance letter to a qualifying program for the Spring 2027 semester OR 2) if you will graduate from your current academic program Fall 2026 semester, you may upload an acceptance letter to a qualifying program for the following semester along with your current proof of enrollment (Note: When completing the questionnaire, be sure to select your “new” program’s projected graduation date to avoid possible disqualification). The acceptance letter must be dated within the last 12 months and must specify the term of acceptance and the program to which you have been accepted.

Proof of Graduation Date: transcripts or official educational supporting documentation that reflects a projected graduation date after the Fall 2027 semester.

Veteran’s Documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit proof of veterans' preference with your application.

If claiming 5-point veteran’s preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 is preferred), which must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are currently on active duty, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, & the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm your current or expected discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service.

If claiming 10-point veteran’s preference (i.e., preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more), you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. For further information regarding Veterans, click here. For applicants claiming 10-point derived veterans’ preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15 must be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form. For Sole Survivorship preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation which shows your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge. To gain access to your DD214 online, please click here.

If the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility or you fail to submit any of the required documents, it will disqualify you from being considered for this job opportunity.

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