You need a high school diploma, associate degree or relevant certification, and must be enrolled in a college. Full-time, in-person; background check and drug test required.

You will provide administrative support, conduct data analysis, manage calls, create reports, and ensure a positive environment for visitors while handling special projects as assigned.

Government & Politics

People, HR & Administration

United States

Washington

The U.S. House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. Comprising 435 members who represent districts from each state, its primary purpose is to draft, debate, and pass laws. The House's ultimate mission is to serve the American people by creating legislation that addresses national issues, ensures justice, and promotes general welfare. It functions as a crucial component of the democratic process, providing representation for the population in federal governance.

Government

U.S. House of Representatives

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 <div>
  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
  <p></p>
  <p><b>Job Summary:</b></p>
  <p>The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.</p>
  <p>This position is in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House), serving as an Intern and is appointed on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 120 days. The Intern will be provided a structured educational opportunity through exposure to the business operations of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Intern will have the opportunity to rotate through different assignments to gain real life experience for their degree, certification, or professional development. This position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.</p>
  <ul>
   <li>paid at an annual rate of $35,677 not to exceed 120 days</li>
  </ul>
  <p><b>** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.</b></p>
  <p><b>Primary Duties/Responsibilities:</b></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Provides administrative or operational support on various projects and activities.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
   <li>Provides and projects a positive customer-focused professional image in all interactions.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
   <li>Conduct data analysis and generate reports upon request in support of programs and projects.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
   <li>Provide a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the office to visitors and other VIPs.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
   <li>Handle incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness.</li>
  </ul>
  <ul>
   <li>Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <p></p>
 <div>
  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></h3>
  <ul>
   <li>USAJobs Conditions of Employment</li>
  </ul>
  <div>
   <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
   <div>
    <p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
    <ul>
     <li>High school diploma</li>
    </ul>
    <ul>
     <li>Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.</li>
    </ul>
    <ul>
     <li>This is a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.</li>
    </ul>
    <p>**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)</p><br>
   </div>
  </div>
  <div>
   <ul>
    <li><p>Benefits</p>
     <div>
      <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p>
      <p></p>
      <div>
       <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p>
      </div>
     </div></li>
   </ul>
  </div>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How You Will Be Evaluated</b></h2>
  <div>
   <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
   <p>You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.</p>
  </div>
 </div>
 <div>
  <ul>
   <li><p>Benefits</p>
    <div>
     <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p>
     <p></p>
     <div>
      <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p>
     </div>
    </div></li>
   <li><p>Required Documents</p>
    <div>
     <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p>
     <p>resume</p>
     <div>
      <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h3>
      <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p>
      <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>
     </div>
    </div></li>
   <li><p>How to Apply</p>
    <div>
     <div>
      <p>Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.</p>
     </div>
     <div>
      <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
      <div>
       CAO Human Resources
      </div>
      <div>
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          Phone
         </div>
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          202-225-2926
         </div>
        </div>
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          Address
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          <div>
           <i>CAO</i><br> <i>441 2nd St</i><br> <i>Washington, DC 20515</i><i><br> </i>
          </div>
         </div>
        </div>
       </div>
      </div>
     </div>
     <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
     <div>
      <p>Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.</p>
     </div>
    </div></li>
   <li><p>Fair and Transparent</p>
    <div>
     <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p>
     <ul>
      <li>Criminal history inquiries</li>
      <li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy</li>
      <li>Financial suitability</li>
      <li>New employee probationary period</li>
      <li>Privacy Act</li>
      <li>Reasonable accommodation policy</li>
      <li>Selective Service</li>
      <li>Signature and false statements</li>
      <li>Social security number request</li>
     </ul>
    </div></li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
  <div>
   <p>resume</p>
   <div>
    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h3>
    <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p>
    <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>
   </div>
  </div>
 </div>
</div> <br>
<div>
 Help 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
 <div></div>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <div>
    <div>
     The public
    </div>
    <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p>
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 <div>
  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
  <p>Open to the public</p>
 </div>
</div>


 
  Duties
  
  Job Summary:
  The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
  This position is in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House), serving as an Intern and is appointed on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 120 days. The Intern will be provided a structured educational opportunity through exposure to the business operations of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Intern will have the opportunity to rotate through different assignments to gain real life experience for their degree, certification, or professional development. This position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
  
   paid at an annual rate of $35,677 not to exceed 120 days
  
  ** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.
  Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
  
   Provides administrative or operational support on various projects and activities.
  
  
   Provides and projects a positive customer-focused professional image in all interactions.
  
  
   Conduct data analysis and generate reports upon request in support of programs and projects.
  
  
   Provide a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the office to visitors and other VIPs.
  
  
   Handle incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness.
  
  
   Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
  
 
 
 
  Requirements
  Conditions of Employment
  
   USAJobs Conditions of Employment
  
  
   Qualifications
   
    Requirements:
    
     High school diploma
    
    
     Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.
    
    
     This is a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.
    
    **Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)
   
  
  
   
    Benefits
     
      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
      
      
       Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
      
     
   
  
 
 
  How You Will Be Evaluated
  
   You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
   You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
  
 
 
  
   Benefits
    
     A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
     
     
      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
     
    
   Required Documents
    
     As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
     resume
     
      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 
      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
     
    
   How to Apply
    
     
      Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
     
     
      Agency contact information
      
       CAO Human Resources
      
      
       
        
         
          Phone
         
         
          202-225-2926
         
        
        
         
          Address
         
         
          
           CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515 
          
         
        
       
      
     
     Next steps
     
      Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
     
    
   Fair and Transparent
    
     The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
     
      Criminal history inquiries
      Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      Financial suitability
      New employee probationary period
      Privacy Act
      Reasonable accommodation policy
      Selective Service
      Signature and false statements
      Social security number request
     
    
  
 
 
  Required Documents
  
   resume
   
    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 
    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
   
  
 
 

 Help 
 This job is open to
 
 
  
   
    
     The public
    
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
   
 
 
  Clarification from the agency
  Open to the public
 


CAO Immediate Office Intern, Spring

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