The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the lead agency in the management of human resources for the Federal government. OPM is responsible for the Federal workforce's hiring practices, employment policies, health benefits, insurance coverage, and retirement programs. There are approximately 3,800 employees that work in 14 offices nationwide. The headquarters office is in Washington, DC. As part of the executive branch of the government, the OPM Directorship is a Presidential appointment.

OPM has always actively encouraged the employment of youth in the summer and students during the academic year. In the Washington metropolitan area, OPM participates in the District of Columbia's (DC) youth employment programs: DC Federal Jobs Initiative Program; DC Department of Employment Service's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP); and Greater Washington Urban League Summer Youth Program. OPM employed approximately 34 youths under the DC Federal Jobs Initiative Program during the summer of 2000. OPM hopes to hire at least that many under the program this summer.

Throughout the calendar year OPM actively hires individuals into the Student Educational Employment Program. There are two components to the program: 1) student temporary employment and 2) student career experience. Students employed in both components can work throughout the year with flexible schedules and work assignments. Students must be registered in a high school, vocational/technical facility, or college/university. The two components are different in the amount of salary, type of work assignment, and the possibility of permanent employment. Student career experience employees receive work assignments related to their academic field of study. They are eligible for permanent employment without further competition.

Currently, the agency has 78 student employees who work in a variety of areas obtaining valuable work experience. OPM's recruitment for candidates in the Student Educational Employment Program is on-going and includes frequent contacts with school guidance offices, career placements offices, and attendance at job and career fairs. For additional information on this program visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm.

OPM is a great place to work for experience in public service and human resource applications. Many training opportunities are also available. The agency offers many benefits-depending on the program you are in, you could earn vacation time, sick time, health benefits, flexibility in your schedule, etc. Join the OPM team for an exciting challenge!

To view open job announcements, visit http://www.studentjobs.gov. For information about Federal employment opportunities, visit www.USAJOBS.opm.gov.

AS OF: 05-24-01

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