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 positions under the Federal Career Intern Program? No. Public notice is a statutory requirement only when filling positions through the competitive examining process. However, you must follow merit principles when filling vacancies under this program. You must recruit and select participants in this program in accordance with the regulations established in 5 CFR 302, Employment in the Excepted Service. Refer to Exhibit 1. 10.11 Does veterans’ preference apply in the selection of career interns? Yes. Veterans’ preference applies to the selection of individuals for this program. Since career interns are appointed to positions i
