Can I use the Federal Career Intern Program to fill entry level jobs?
You may use the Federal Career Intern Program only to fill two-grade interval positions, starting at the GS-5, 7, or 9 grade level, in which a 2-year formal training program is appropriate. You have the authority to use this program to recruit from a variety of sources and to locate candidates that would most likely meet the mission and needs of your organization based on recruitment needs in specific occupational series, grades, competencies, geographical locations, and diversity goals. Such recruitment needs may be identified through workforce planning efforts. 10.9 What type of appointment does a career intern receive? We appoint individuals hired under this program to the excepted service under Schedule B authority found in 5 CFR 213.3202(o), for a period not to exceed 2 years. Initial appointments must be made to a position starting at the GS-5, 7, or 9 grade level. See Exhibit 1 for additional information on appointment procedures. 10.10 Is public notice required when filling pos
