Student Trainee (Economics)
Summary
Are you seeking challenging assignments working for a dynamic agency while gaining real-world experience? We are looking for the best and brightest to help us shape the future of the energy industry. Come make a difference at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)!
We’re an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil. Ranked number one in the 5 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings, our team of engineers, scientists, analysts and attorneys work collaboratively to ensure that the industry delivers reliable, efficient and sustainable energy, impacting the daily lives of all Americans.
Our internship program provides students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a federal agency while learning more about the energy industry and gaining exposure to the Commission’s work. Students have the opportunity to attend networking events, visits to regulated hydropower dams, seminars with career advice and tips and enjoy lunch with FERC’s top officials. Apply now for an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
This is a SUMMER 2018 internship position.
At time of application, applicant must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If selected, applicant must provide proof of continuing education through either the Summer or Fall 2018 semesters.
These positions are temporary, they may be converted to a full time, career-conditional position. Any conversions to full time or career-conditional status is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Responsibilities
This position is located in the Office of Enforcement, which serves the public interest by ensuring effective regulations and protecting customers through understanding markets and their regulation, timely identifying and remedying market problems, assuring compliance with Commission rules and regulations, and detecting and crafting remedies to address market manipulation and other non-compliance issues.
Major duties include:
- Analyze large volumes of data using SAS.
- Assist in the analysis of electric and gas markets, assessing complex issues of market structure, conduct and performance.
- Work independently to summarize economic findings and visually present data.
Conditions of Employment
- Successfully complete a background investigation.
- Applicants must submit transcripts at time of application.
- Must be enrolled in summer and/or into Spring 2018 semester.
List of Department of Education accredited institutions: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Qualifications
In addition to the grade specific educational requirements, applicants may also qualify based on specialized experience.
GS-5: Specialized experience is defined as an introductory knowledge of statistical software, such as SAS, STATA, SPSS.
GS-7: Specialized experience is defined as one year of GS-5 level experience using statistical software, such as SAS, STATA, SPSS.
GS-9: Specialized experience is defined as one year of GS-7 level experience using statistical software, such as SAS, STATA, SPSS to perform quantitative analysis on large sets of data relevant to trading or energy markets.
CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS IN ORDER FOR COURSE WORK TO BE VERIFIED; FAILURE TO INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN CANDIDATES NOT BEING CONSIDERED; TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
**Each grade is listed at its full performance level.**
Full performance GS-05 is the GS-05.
Full performance GS-07 is the GS-07
Full performance GS-09 is the GS-09.
At time of appointment candidates must meet the qualification requirements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION AND TO APPLY, USE THIS LINK: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/492762600