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27.006 FEDERAL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

(Summer Jobs in Federal Agencies)

FEDERAL AGENCY
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

AUTHORIZATION
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Public Law 95- 454.

OBJECTIVES
To provide summer employment primarily for college students and high school students.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Federal Employment.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Most Federal agencies employ individuals during summer vacation periods. The jobs may be clerical, crafts and trades, administrative or subprofessional related to career interests. Employees are paid at the regular Federal pay rate for the position.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
Any U.S. citizen may apply. The minimum age requirement is 16 years at time of appointment. Summer jobs are filled through agency staffing plans.

Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. Citizens, 16 years old at time of appointment.

Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Application forms and instructions are available at individual Federal agency personnel offices.

Award Procedure
None.

Deadlines
Applicants apply directly to agencies. Deadlines vary by agency and job location.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.

Appeals
Not applicable.

Renewals
Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Not applicable.

Audits
Not applicable.

Records
Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
Funded by accounts of numerous participating Federal agencies.

Obligations
Program is coordinated by OPM, but is carried out by numerous Federal agencies. Obligations devoted to administration are not separately identifiable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Data are not yet available for fiscal years 2001 and 2002.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Information about open examinations and/or Job Vacancy Announcements are available from sources listed below under "Headquarters Office."

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
Information may be obtained from Federal agency personnel offices or through the National Job Information sources listed in paragraph #152 below.

Headquarters Office
Federal employment information is available nationwide from the following sources: USAJOBS - OPM's Web site: www.usajobs.opm.gov; Federal Job Opportunities Board (FJOB): Telephone: (912) 757-3100; Touch Screen Computer Kiosks: Located in OPM offices and Federal buildings throughout the country. USAJOBS by Telephone Listing System: Atlanta, GA, (404) 331-4315; Chicago, IL, (312) 353- 6192; Dayton, OH, (937) 225-2720; Denver, CO, (303) 969-7050; Detroit, MI, (313) 226-6950; Honolulu, HI, (808) 541-2791; Huntsville, AL, (205) 837-0894; Kansas City, MO, (816) 426-5702; Norfolk, VA, (757) 441-3355; Philadelphia, PA, (215) 597-7440; Raleigh, NC, (919) 790-2822; San Antonio, TX, (210) 805-2402; San Francisco, CA, (415) 744-5627; Seattle, WA, (206) 553-0888; Twin Cities, MN, (612) 725-3430; Washington, DC, (202) 606-2700; Nationwide, (912) 757-3000; and TDD Service, (912) 744- 2299.

Web Site Address
http://www.opm.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
27.001, Federal Civil Service Employment; 27.003, Federal Student Temporary Employment Program.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Not applicable.


General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)