Employment Opportunities for New College Graduates

General

New college graduates can apply for permanent positions in the Walla Walla District through job announcements posted at the Civilian Personnel On-Line (CPOL) web site, or through two career intern programs.

Civilian Personnel On-Line (CPOL)

Search for current job openings and apply on-line: Civilian Employment with the Corps of Engineers

Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) & Department of Army (DA) Intern Program

The FCIP is a competitive training program that is designed to prepare employees in various occupations for subsequent advancement in professional, administrative, and technological career fields with the Army Civilian Corps. This program includes two-week to twelve-week rotations through various professional roles in order to produce a well-rounded professional with a broad network of acquaintances throughout the Walla Walla District and Northwestern Division of the Corps of Engineers. The interns enter the program at the GS-5 and GS-7 levels (or equivalent) as permanent full-time employees. Upon graduation from the 1-2 year program, interns are placed in professional level GS-9 or GS-11 positions (or equivalent), according to the career intern program target grade and availability of permanent placement opportunities.

The DA Intern Program is very similar to the FCIP. It is unique in that DA interns are funded by the Department of Army Headquarters for the duration of the program.  The intern commits to Army-wide geographical availability in order to receive optimal training and allow Headquarters to permanently place the intern in a location which suits the best interests of the Army.

     Application Process for the FCIP & DA Intern Programs

     Each Fall and Spring, recruiters attend career fairs at universities in the region, where resumes are accepted and follow-up interviews are conducted.  Interested students should watch for Walla Walla District representatives at such events, or simply send your resume to cenww-hr@usace.army.mil, or Walla Walla District CPAC, 201 N. 3rd Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

     Benefits of the FCIP & DA Intern Programs

     Work Experience
     Gain exposure to a variety of challenging projects and valuable experience in a career-related field.

     Apply Knowledge / Learn Skills
     Apply knowledge gained in school and at the same time refine problem solving and business skills.

     Training
     Receive job related training and computer-based training. In some cases college credit can be earned as a result of participating in training courses.

     Performance Feedback
     Receive developmental feedback after each project assignment.

For more Information visit: http://acpol.army.mil/employment/student_overview.htm