Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! Our Pathways Internship Program provides students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission's work. This Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis) vacancy will be used to fill multiple intern positions in OAL, OEMR, OERA, OPP, OTRE and the Office of Commissioner Rosner.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of the fall 2026 semester for spring internships and by the end of the spring 2027 semester for summer internships. Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Pathways Internship Program, you must: Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment; AND Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade). You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications: To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis), GS-1199, please visit: Internship Qualifications For the GS-05: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. For the GS-07: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.