The
Program
The
HUD Intern Program was created with you in mind.� HUD is always
interested in finding talented people who have the skills needed
to meet our future employment needs.� Through a variety of programs,
the HUD Intern Program is designed to help recruit and attract exceptional
individuals to a broad spectrum of occupations within HUD.� The
program offers interns professional experiences and formal training
opportunities that are tailored to meet their educational and professional
goals and interests.
HUD
Intern Programs provide an opportunity to earn money and continue
your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business
of the Federal government, and to combine your academic study with
on-the-job experience.
The
HUD Intern Program will give each of the participants:
- A
broader perspective on how HUD services the community and the
nation as a whole.
- The
opportunity to acquire specific skills that are needed to pursue
their professional goals and aspirations.
- The
opportunity for hands-on work experience in their field of study.
Program
Design
Each
HUD Intern Program is designed to attract outstanding men and women
into a variety of occupations vital to HUDs growth and prosperity.�
The HUD Intern Program provides various mixtures of formal training,
developmental on-the-job assignments, research assignments, workshops
and seminars, and mentorships that will develop the skills needed
for professional success and growth. Positions are available in
Washington, DC, as well as in field locations around the country.
The
HUD Intern Program is comprised of several different programs:
Each
program and its features are summarized below.
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Student
Temporary Employment Program
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Student
Career Experience Program
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Student Volunteer Employment Program<
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Federal
Career Intern Program
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Presidential
Management Fellows
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Paid
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Credit
Received |
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Short
Term Duration |
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Open
to all students |
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Ongoing
students eligible |
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Permanent
position available |
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Work
related to major area |
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Advanced
Training |
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Program
Options
Student
Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
This program hires students to work in the Department for temporary/summer
positions. Students work flexible work schedules, and are from all
educational levels. Work assignments may be, but are not required
to be, related to your academic field of study.
The
eligibility requirements are:
- U.S.
Citizenship is required.
- Enrolled
in at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course
load in an accredited educational institution.
- Be
able to provide a letter of verification from your educational
institution showing proof of current enrollment in school.
Student
Career Experience Program (SCEP)
This program hires students for valuable work experience directly
related to your academic field of study. This program requires a
formal agreement between the student, the school, and HUD. You may
be eligible for permanent employment under this program after successfully
completing your education and after working a minimum of 640 work
hours. Students work flexible work schedules, and are from all educational
levels, however we prefer students who are juniors and seniors.
The
eligibility requirements are:
-
U.S. Citizenship is required for conversion into permanent employment.
- Attend
an accredited college or university and pursue a bachelor's or
master's degree.
- Be
able to provide a letter of verification from your educational
institution showing proof of that you are currently enrolled at
least half time in school.
- Work
experience must relate to academic study. (i.e. Urban studies,
Urban/regional planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, Architecture,
Political science, Public affairs, Social work, Social policy,
Sociology)
Student
Volunteer Employment Program
This program hires students to work in the Department as volunteers
(in an unpaid capacity) for valuable work experience directly related
to their academic field of study. Students may receive educational
credit for their internship.
The
eligibility requirements are:
-
U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Enrolled
in at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course
load in an accredited educational institution.
- Be
able to provide a letter of verification from your educational
institution showing proof of current enrollment in school.
- Requires
formal agreement by student, the school, and HUD.
- Work
experience must relate to academic study.
Federal
Career Intern
This program selects interns to complete a 2 year formal training
and development internship. This program is intended to recruit
professional staff at the GS-05, 07, and 09 grade levels, and upon
successful completion may be eligible for career appointments. You
do not have to be a student to be eligible for this program. Your
level of entrance will depend on your previous education and work
experience.
The
eligibility requirements are:
-
U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Requires
successful completion of a 2 year formal training and development
internship to be eligible for conversion to a career appointment.
Presidential
Management Fellows Program
This program is managed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
(OPM), and therefore HUD must follow all programmatic regulations.
This is a special recruitment initiative for students pursuing Master's
degrees or higher. It is a 2 year formal training and development
program. Once students complete the 2 years, they are eligible to
be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. As a part
of the internship, there is required training and developmental
assignments, as well as various OPM sponsored orientation and graduation
sessions. To find out whether you are qualified for this program,
please view the PMF
website. For further information on this program, please call
(202) 708-2883.
The
eligibility requirements are:
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Must be selected as a finalist through the OPM selection process
- Graduate
degree must be obtained prior to beginning program.
Training
Training
will consist of a mixture of orientation, on-the-job training, and
classroom/web-based training.� In addition, interns are required
to produce an Individual Development Plan that will serve as a guide
for the internship.� The IDP has the dual role of reflecting the
interests and skills of the intern and meeting the needs and goals
of the Department.� To meet these ends, IDPs should consist
of on-the-job training, participation in relevant conferences and
seminars, and formal classroom or web-based training.�
Evaluations
and Promotions
Evaluation
procedures are important to the HUD Intern Program.� They are used
to: judge how well the intern understands HUD organization, policies
and programs; to gain an impression of the interns ability
to express themselves; to determine whether the interns target
position is appropriate; to evaluate the interns training
and determine its overall effectiveness; and to measure the interns
performance against criteria established in the IDP.� The HUD Intern
Program utilizes semiannual reporting procedures.� The Department
also has an Incentive Awards program through which employees
superior job performance, contribution to HUD, special act, service,
and adopted suggestion are rewarded by cash or honorary awards.
Interns
are placed in a career track eligible for non-competitive promotions
to a GS-level appropriate for their level in the particular HUD
office participating in the program.� There are no guaranteed promotions.�
To qualify for promotion, Interns must complete all program and
training requirements successfully.� Existing HUD policies for career
promotions will be followed.
Other
Benefits
The
pay you receive will depend on the education and work experience
you already possess.� As you advance in your education, you may
be eligible for promotions based on your work performance, grade
point average, and credits earned.�
Interns
under the HUD Intern program may be eligible for the following benefits
(see individual intern fact sheets for more information about specific
benefits under certain programs):
- Sick
and annual leave.
- Federal
Employee Retirement System (FERS) retirement when the student
has no prior service or has less than 5 years of prior civilian
service.
- Health
and life insurance.
- Interns
may also be eligible for transit subsidy.
Additional
benefits HUD employees are eligible for include:�
- Alternative
work schedule
- HUD
credit union
- On-site
childcare and fitness center (Washington, DC)
Application
Procedure
Those
interested in participating in any of these exciting and rewarding
programs with HUD should watch for specific vacancy announcements
regarding the programs, which will be listed on the current openings
page of this website and can be found at USAJOBS.
Be sure to follow the specific application and submission instructions
outlined in the vacancy announcement. As a guide, the application
package usually includes the following items:
- optional
form for federal employment (OF-612
(.pdf) (.doc))
or federal resume;
- official
transcripts, reinstatement eligibility forms, or veterans/disability
preference forms.
Applicants
may also be required to submit:
- online
questionnaire
- letter
of verification of enrollment from educational institution
- statement
of interest
NOTE:
For positions located in Washington, DC, send all forms and required
documents to:
U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Human Resources
HUD Intern Program
451 7th Street, Room 3166
Washington, DC 20410
Why
Choose HUD?
Like
the services we provide, our career opportunities are numerous and
encompass hundreds of disciplines.� Every day we provide diverse
services and opportunities that better the lives of people everywhere.�
At the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, your talents
will contribute to creating positive change in America, and
in the world.
The
HUD intern programs are an excellent opportunity to have a hand
in creating that change by working with and among people who truly
care about alleviating some of the problems that affect all of us,
such as access to affordable housing.� These problems depend on
the ability of both HUD and citizens and communities to become active
participants in finding solutions.�
As
an intern at HUD, you will be challenged to view these problems
and solutions from a broader perspective, one that will enable you
to learn through experience, and evolve from well-educated students,
into experienced professionals.� All of this takes place in a dynamic
workplace environment that encourages individual learning and growth.�
So become a part of it all by participating in this exciting and
rewarding program.
We
look forward to working with you and welcoming you as a part of
the HUD family.
For
more information:� To speak to someone about the HUD
intern programs, call (202) 708-2883 or email Student_Inq_&_Questions@hud.gov.
�You are also invited to email your resume or OF-612 to HUDIntern@HUD.GOV�
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