Federal Summer Employment (27.006)
Program
27.006 Federal Summer Employment
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Authorization
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Public Law 95- 454.
Program Number
27.006
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide summer employment primarily for college students and high school students.
Types of Assistance
Federal Employment.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Most Federal agencies employ individuals during summer vacation periods. The jobs may be clerical, crafts and trades, administrative or subprofessional related to career interests. Employees are paid at the regular Federal pay rate for the position.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any U.S. citizen may apply. The minimum age requirement is 16 years at time of appointment. Summer jobs are filled through agency staffing plans.
Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. Citizens, 16 years old at time of appointment.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application forms and instructions are available at individual Federal agency personnel offices.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Applicants apply directly to agencies. Deadlines vary by agency and job location.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Data are not yet available for fiscal years 2001 and 2002.
Financial Information
Account Identification
Funded by accounts of numerous participating Federal agencies.
Obligations
Program is coordinated by OPM, but is carried out by numerous Federal agencies. Obligations devoted to administration are not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Information about open examinations and/or Job Vacancy Announcements are available from sources listed below under "Headquarters Office."
Related Programs
27.001, Federal Civil Service Employment; 27.003, Federal Student Temporary Employment Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Information may be obtained from Federal agency personnel offices or through the National Job Information sources listed in paragraph #152 below.
Headquarters Office
Federal employment information is available nationwide from the following sources: USAJOBS - OPM's Web site: www.usajobs.opm.gov; Federal Job Opportunities Board (FJOB): Telephone: (912) 757-3100; Touch Screen Computer Kiosks: Located in OPM offices and Federal buildings throughout the country. USAJOBS by Telephone Listing System: Atlanta, GA, (404) 331-4315; Chicago, IL, (312) 353- 6192; Dayton, OH, (937) 225-2720; Denver, CO, (303) 969-7050; Detroit, MI, (313) 226-6950; Honolulu, HI, (808) 541-2791; Huntsville, AL, (205) 837-0894; Kansas City, MO, (816) 426-5702; Norfolk, VA, (757) 441-3355; Philadelphia, PA, (215) 597-7440; Raleigh, NC, (919) 790-2822; San Antonio, TX, (210) 805-2402; San Francisco, CA, (415) 744-5627; Seattle, WA, (206) 553-0888; Twin Cities, MN, (612) 725-3430; Washington, DC, (202) 606-2700; Nationwide, (912) 757-3000; and TDD Service, (912) 744- 2299.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
