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In order to apply, what year must the student be in school?
The student must be in their first, second, or third year. We can't hire a student for this particular program after they
have graduated.
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What salary and benefits will students receive?
Students will be paid at an hourly rate according to the Civil Service General Schedule (GS) pay chart, which is
approximately $17.13. The student will accrue vacation and paid sick leave based on the hours worked. The student
will receive pay for any federal holidays that fall within the period of their employment period with us. The
student will also be automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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What is the length of this employment program?
At a minimum, students will be asked to commit to 6 weeks (maximum 10-12 weeks) during the summer of 2008. Students
may also work during subsequent school breaks prior to graduation.
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When will the student begin working if selected?
Students will begin working during the Summer of 2008; dates will depend on their school schedule.
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What are the locations of the positions under the FSIS Veterinary Student Employment Program?
We have FSIS Public Health Veterinarians (PHV) in various locations throughout the country to serve as mentors. In
order to match students with mentors, students will be asked during the application process where geographically
they are interested in working. The student duty station* will be determined based on their geographical interests
and the availability of a mentor in, or close to, that location.
*duty station - the geographic location (city and state) where the student will spend the majority of their time in
the summer.
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If the student needs to relocate, does FSIS help with locating housing?
If the duty station in which the student indicates interest, and is selected for, requires the student to relocate
from their current school location, FSIS will locate and pay for summer housing. FSIS will also pay travel costs
incurred in getting the student to their duty station and back to their school location at the end of their
employment period. FSIS will not be responsible for finding housing that allows a student to bring pets.
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Will the student spend all summer in a slaughter plant?
Students will work directly under the supervision of a FSIS PHV acquiring knowledge of what PHV's do throughout FSIS.
Students will spend time in a number of different plants and also spend time with PHV's in an office setting.
(see Training Plan. Also see
what Students from Previous Years said regarding
their experience.)
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What are the travel requirements under the FSIS Veterinary Student Employment Program?
Depending on the students geographical location, they will spend time away from their duty station throughout the
summer. This will include spending 2-4 days in the District Office for orientation during their first week of
employment and occasional overnight trips throughout the summer traveling to a variety of plants and spending time
with a variety of FSIS employees.
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During periods of travel, what expenses will FSIS cover?
Expenses incurred from travel required under the students training plan will be covered by FSIS in accordance with
federal travel regulations. Basic travel expenses that FSIS will cover includes: airfare, or mileage if driving;
the cost of lodging (hotel); a meal and incidental allowance daily; and parking/taxi/subway fees when required.
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When will the student know if they have been hired for the Summer of 2008?
We hope to let students know if they have been selected by January-February 2008.
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