The USGS Federal Career Intern Program is designed to enable managers to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into a variety of occupations. It was created under Executive Order 13162. Individuals hired into the program will receive excepted-service appointments not to exceed two years, unless extended by the USGS, with the concurrence of OPM, for up to one additional year. They will be hired at grades GS-5 through GS-9. The intern program must include a two-year training component designed and approved by the USGS. Individuals who successfully complete the program are eligible for conversion to career or career-conditional appointments.
- Federal Career Intern Program Fact Sheet
Provides a summary of the Federal Career Intern Program and explains how the Program works. - Federal Career Intern Program Survey Manual
Provides policy and programmatic guidance. For USGS managers, employees, and servicing personnel offices.
- Statement of Understanding
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Individuals selected for a FCIP position must sign a Statement of Understanding acknowledging they understand the specific action to be taken if they fail to successfully complete FCIP for reasons unrelated to misconduct or suitability. This Statement will be placed in the employee’s OPF and a copy should be provided to the intern and the supervisor. - Federal Career Intern
Program Internal Processing Procedures
Provides procedural guidance. For USGS managers and servicing personnel offices. - Federal Career Intern Program Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers about the Federal Career Intern Program.
