OPM lays out path for more paid federal interns – By Jessie Bur (Federal Times) / Aug 17 2021
Students furthering their education beyond a high school diploma could soon have an easier path to simultaneously working a paid internship with the federal government, under a hiring authority rule published Aug. 17 by the Office of Personnel Management.
The hiring authority for post-secondary students pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree allows agencies to appoint students to competitive service positions at GS-11 or below on a temporary or term basis while those students complete their degrees.
Students expected to finish their degrees within a year can be placed on temporary appointments, which last for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year if the student requires more time to complete their education.
Students who plan to be in post-secondary education for more than one year can be hired under a term appointment that lasts between one to four years and can be extended up to the four year limit.
