The temporary nature of the ITEP allows for interns to work during seasonal and holiday breaks in academic programs as well as year-round. Interns in this program are appointed to temporary appointments, not to exceed one year or their projected graduation date (whichever is shorter) and extensions may be made in one-year increments. The positions to which the interns are appointed have no promotion potential; therefore, students must apply through USAJOBS to be considered for higher-graded positions. ITEP participants who are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan. ITEP participants are not eligible for any other benefits until after conversion into competitive service. ITEP participants are eligible for noncompetitive conversions to the competitive service within 180 days of completion of the Pathways Program.
Internship Temporary Program (ITEP).