U.S. Postal Inspection Service Intern

United States Postal Inspection Service - Richmond, VA

Job Title
INSPECTION SERVICE STUDENT INTERN
USPIS Richmond
1801 Brook RD STE 200
Richmond, VA 23232
NB12214232
Position Information

Job Posting Period
10/20/2025 - 11/03/2025

TITLE: INSPECTION SERVICE INTERN
GRADE: E5 - 07
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 2399-0001
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: SAT/SUN
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
START DATE: MAY 18, 2026
SALARY RANGE: 19.00 USD Hourly
FINANCE NUMBER: 108204

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This 10-week internship position is a non-career position, therefore there are no benefits
associated.

Persons Eligible to Apply:
To be eligible for the Summer Intern Program, an individual must have a minimum of 48 credit hours completed towards a
qualifying bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the posting date of the job.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL or UNOFFICIAL) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION!!!

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION!!!

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are
applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:
1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully
submitted.

For information, please contact Vanessa Brown at universityrelations@usps.gov

BACKGROUND CHECK
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
 

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Interns will apply their knowledge and understanding of principles and practices gained from their program of study to support the investigative programs and/or business operations for a Federal law enforcement agency. Depending upon assignment, Interns will support projects, or a major component of a project in a specific functional or geographical area and will focus on a range of topics (e.g., investigations, finance, forensics, cyber security, computer programming, data analytics). 

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for this program all applicants must have earned at
least 48 credit hours towards a bachelors degree, and be currently enrolled in either a bachelors or graduate degree program with a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collaborates with supervisor to review project plans to achieve assignment goals, including understanding project
activities, deadlines, and identifying key stakeholders.
2. Develops documents, files, and materials as needed for the project. Writes instructions, records activities, and verifies
accuracy/ comprehensiveness of information.
3. Coordinates with co-workers as a team member to meet project goals.
4. Utilizes a variety of methodologies to research, collect, analyze, and interpret data to assist in project planning and develop
project materials and documents. Compiles and documents researched data to inform recommendations based on identified
trends and insights; prepares technical reports and presentations for management review.
5. Assists with preparing and facilitating meetings, working sessions, and focus groups as necessary to gather and compile
information for the project.
6. Completes project management activities; prioritizes tasks and assignments based on timelines and objectives. Ensures
deliverables are prepared in a timely manner.
7. Receives and implements work instructions and guidance from supervisor.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
 

REQUIREMENTS
1. PROFESSIONALISM: Completes tasks with a high level of quality while meeting set deadlines. Acts responsibly with the interests of the larger organization in mind. Demonstrates integrity and sound ethical behavior and judgment. Takes
personal responsibility for one’s own actions.
2. COMMUNICATION: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. Readily shares pertinent knowledge and information to co- workers and customers. Accepts and
provides timely and beneficial feedback. Demonstrates effective listening skills and asks questions; offers input for positive
results.
3. SERVICE FOCUS: Is approachable, courteous and accessible to others. Provides timely and responsive feedback and service to coworkers and customers inside and outside of the organization. Provides accurate and informed responses,
information and feedback to inquiries.
4. COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK: Builds collaborative working relationships with colleagues and customers to solve problems and achieve common goals. Works effectively and cooperatively with others in group and team settings. Treats others with dignity and respect while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
5. GROWTH ORIENTATION: Seeks opportunity for continuous learning and the enhancement of personal knowledge, skills, and abilities. Identifies one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and development areas relevant to desired and career goals.
Seeks out and acts upon performance feedback. Successful applicant is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
6. CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Exercises sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve problems. Develops
logical and well thought out solution(s) within a reasonable time frame.
7. CHANGE READINESS: Remains open-minded in the face of new or differing opinions, ideas and processes. Readily and effectively adapts to changing situations by altering their approach or way of thinking, to include consideration of alternative approaches. Adapts style to organization or environmental changes or requirements. Adapts to technological advances to remain current and productive.
8. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, and religions. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
9. LEADERSHIP: Follows logical approaches to completing work; brings a project from inception to successful completion; translates strategies into step-by-step plans for action; monitors progress to completion; effectively prioritizes; and pays close attention to detail.
10. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with at least 48 earned credit hours towards a bachelors degree in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Business, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field to one specified above from an accredited college or university by a national or regional accreditation organization
recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
11. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) or Tier 2 investigation. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check.
The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to meet and maintain the requirements of this level of background investigation while holding this position.
**This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 - 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.