[Arizona-students] Fw: Hot Federal Jobs of the Week

[Joe Orozco]

Subject: Hot  Federal Jobs of the Week
Hello pilot campuses and  agencies,
More and more internship deadlines  are approaching, and you should be sure
to check out our internship directory on  _www.makingthedifference.org_
(http://www.makingthedifference.org/) . As  always, there are also a range 
of
exciting opportunities for people seeking full  time jobs. Attached is 
information
about two opportunities in the federal  government (one internship and one 
job)–
please share widely with interested  students.
·         Civil Engineer (Professional  Development Program): Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway  Administration. Nationwide; deadline is 
March
16.
·         Fall Semester Intern: Department of  State. Worldwide; deadline is
March 1 (July 1 for Spring Semester, Nov 1 for  Summer).
Best,
The Partnership for Public Service  Call to Serve Team
Alexander  Heckscher
Partnership for Public  Service
202-775-6960
_www.makingthedifference.org_ (http://www.makingthedifference.org)

Hot Job of the Week
Civil Engineer: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Would you like to use your engineering skills to address import issues 
facing
the country? Would you like to gain valuable work experience, experience 
that
will be respected by many employers? Then this may be the opportunity for 
you!
You will participate in the  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA’s) 
24-month
Professional Development Program.
·    You will learn about the technical, administrative, and  program
management aspects of highway engineering in the  agency.
·    You may be assigned to a range of different offices  including an FHWA
office, other DOT modal agencies, and other Federal, State or  local 
agencies
or private industry partners.
·    You will be given several developmental assignments,  giving you the
opportunity to broaden your engineering experience and  concentrate in a
technical discipline in line with both your  interests.
·    Developmental assignment options may include the  following: design,
construction, environment, safety, pavements, materials, ITS,  bridge, 
traffic
operations, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, access  management utilities 
and
R/W, planning, surveys, geotechnical, and/or value  engineering.

About the Federal Highway Administration: The quality of our lives, shape of
our communities, and productivity of our nation’s economy all depend on our
transportation systems. We recognize and value the importance of our 
workforce
and the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that each employee brings. So we
invite you to join us in shaping the future of our organization and meeting 
the
challenges of the 21st Century, while advancing the best transportation 
system
in the world.
Requirements:
·    You must be a United States  Citizen
·    Have completed all the requirements for your Bachelor's  or Master's
degree in civil engineering.
·    For additional information visit:
_http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-PROF.asp_ 
(http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-PROF.asp)
Salary: $41,262-  62,116/year (starting salaries vary  and may depending on
work and educational  experience).
Location: Nationwide
Application Deadline:     March 16, 2007
Contact Information:      Juana E. Sosa
(202) 366-1753
Juana.Sosa at fhwa.dot.gov
For more  information and more job announcements, also check out:
_www.usajobs.opm.gov_ (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/)



COOL Internship of the  Week

Intern: Department  of State
               Would you like to serve your country while getting an inside
look at the different types of positions available in foreign affairs? Would
you like to gain valuable work experience that will help you in virtually 
every
endeavor? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
               You will be a student intern with the department of state. 
You
will have the opportunity to designate your top two locations and positions
for your posting, and about half a year you could be off on a great 
adventure!

In your position as student intern you may:
·    Do research on political, economic, environmental or other issues.
·    Write reports and correspondence.
·    Use your expertise in information systems, procurement or budget and
fiscal operations.
·    Help to organize a conference or visit of high-level officials.
·    Write news stories, work on web pages or help produce electronic
journals.
·    Work on educational and cultural exchange activities.
·    Help in the recruiting of U.S. speakers and specialists for overseas
programs.

               Interns with scientific and technical backgrounds might work
with issues such as arms control, genetically modified organisms (GMO's),
infectious diseases, and remote sensing.
Requirements:  You must be a
·    United States Citizen
·    Full or  part-time college or university junior, senior, or graduate
student.
Salary: The majority of all internships  are  unpaid. A limited number of
PAID internships  may be available to students who can demonstrate financial
need.
Location:  U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide. (There are also a number
of  positions in State Department headquarters in Washington, DC).
Application  Deadline: March 1,  2007 for a Fall Semester 2008 internship
(Sept or Oct 2008-Dec 2008). For Spring Semester: July  1, 2007. For a 
summer
internship: November 1, 2007.
For more information, check  out:
_http://careers.state.gov/student/programs/student_internships.html_
(http://careers.state.gov/student/programs/student_internships.html)
For more internships, check  out our internship directory at:
_www.makingthedifference.org_ (http://www.makingthedifference.org/) .