Student Volunteer (Unpaid Position)

Summary The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as an independent and objective unit within DOL. OIG is responsible for auditing, investigating DOL programs and operations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of the programs; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations. Responsibilities Make an impact while you learn, as a student volunteer. The Fall 2026 program offers students an opportunity to volunteer to support a program-based project that supports real federal missions, gains hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. This position is unpaid. The Student Volunteer program, authorized by 5 CFR Part 308, enables Federal agencies to engage students in uncompensated work assignments that provide educational experience, career exploration and skill development. 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. The main goal of this project is to support and assist OIG Investigators, Auditors, Legal, IT Specialist and/or Human Resources: Prepare and/ or review files, investigative reports or audits. Conduct sensitive, complex reviews and investigations. Analyze, visualize and optimize business processes using the platform's existing audit logs. Prepare quality documents and keep information confidential. Collect and analyze relevant information. Plan and complete work assignments on time. Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal and informal meetings. Contribute to team efforts and assist team members to accomplish work goals. Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements: 1. Be at least 16 years old; and 2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis. *A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a student. *The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer (Unpaid Position). Basic knowledge research and writing skills to be able to research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired. No Recruitment Incentives will be offered. This position is outside the bargaining unit. This position is telework eligible based on managements' determination. Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Education To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university and vocational or technical institution. See the Required Documents section of this announcement. If you do not submit a transcript (unofficial or official) indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. If the student is not currently enrolled or is between academic programs, the student may have a brief interim period of not more than five months during which the student must demonstrate a bona fide intention of continuing to pursue a course of study immediately after the interim period has ended. This documentation may be provided through an official letter from the academic institution confirming the student's status as a continuing student, or similar documentation. Additional Information Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION. As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. This announcement is to recruit Student Volunteers for Fall 2026. Student Volunteers are not employees of the Federal Government. Therefore, their service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits. "This position is physically located based on the student volunteer (unpaid) duty location. Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period." Other locations may be negotiable. "Note: Veteran's Preference does not apply. "This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits."