Field Operations and Voluntary Compliance Program Support

Field Operations and Voluntary Compliance Program Support

Department: Department of Labor

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $0 - $0 Without Compensation

Job Summary: Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program gives students a volunteer, project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution with permission to participate. In this project, you'll support a policy compliance based project.

Major Duties:

• The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 308, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives. EBSA is the agency within the Department of Labor that administers the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which protects the retirement and employee benefits of participants in private-sector plans. During this internship, the student will gain an orientation in ERISA and EBSA's enforcement operations. The student will assist EBSA's Office of Enforcement, specifically the Division of Field Operations and Support. The Division of Field Operations and Support coordinates national voluntary compliance programs, conducts EBSA enforcement projects, and project evaluations, and provides administrative assistance and technical guidance to EBSA's ten regional offices. Projects will include processing applications received under the Abandoned Plan Program to ensure compliance with program requirements and reviewing agency records in response to requests for information. Other duties may include researching and vetting investigative leads and conducting document review in support of large, complex investigations. In order to be eligible for this opportunity you must be able to obtain academic credit from your institution OR a third-party stipend of at least $15.00 per hour or higher if the locality you are selected for has a higher minimum wage than $15.00. Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications: Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should demonstrate: Strong Background with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). SharePoint experience is a plus Ability to manage multiple assignments, projects and/or initiatives Ability to analyze data and information An interest in law enforcement, pre-law, business administration, criminal justice, and policy Ability to work well in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply: Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14