Careers and Internships

There are no vacancies at this time.

Visit USAJobs.gov for more information about jobs in the federal government and to learn more about the application process.

Look for information about applying for an exciting and enriching experience as an OVW intern.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Employment for people with disabilities and Schedule A hiring

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a dynamic and diverse workforce and is firmly committed to ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A) is a path to employment with the federal government, DOJ, and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).

What is Schedule A?

Schedule A is an exception to the traditional hiring process. It streamlines the hiring process and, in some instances, hiring managers may select solely from a list of qualified Schedule A applicants.

You can apply using Schedule A if you have an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability. If you’re selected, you’ll need to show that you meet the job qualifications, either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

OVW is dedicated to fulfilling DOJ’s mission to attract, develop, retain, and accommodate talented employees with disabilities.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for a position with OVW and meet the eligibility requirements for applicants covered under Schedule A, you may apply to an advertised position, and submit your resume and Schedule A letter to OVW.ScheduleAHiring@usdoj.gov. For DOJ attorney opportunities and internships, please visit the legal careers webpage to view current vacancies.

If you do not have access to email, contact the Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) or Disability Point of Contact (DPOC), as appropriate, to find out the best way to submit your documents.

More information on Schedule A and for applicants with disabilities

• Learn more about applying for jobs with Schedule A
• Office of Personnel Management’s Disability Employment Hiring

Reasonable accommodations

The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations, upon request, for persons with disabilities when necessary during the application, interview and hiring process (such as the need for forms in alternate formats or the use of a sign language interpreter during the interview). In addition, the Department provides reasonable accommodations to its employees who require additional assistance in carrying out their duties as a result of a disability.  If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Office on Violence Against Women’s Disability Point of Contact at OVW.ScheduleAHiring@usdoj.gov.

Reasonable accommodation statement

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Internships

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is seeking interns for the fall (September-December), spring (January-April), and summer semesters (May-August). Students with an interest in public service, violence against women issues, federal grant program administration, budget, finance, administration and government are encouraged to apply.

Interns at OVW are closely monitored in their work, progress and assigned substantive tasks, including, but not limited to, cataloguing an OVW resource library, assisting with the stakeholder database, tracking events in the field relevant to OVW, assisting with media outreach, preparing talking points, gathering news stories relevant to violence against women issues, and assisting senior management staff members.

Candidates must provide their own housing and have a clear understanding that this internship is on a volunteer, unpaid, basis. Students accepted for an internship may earn academic credit for working at OVW.

Who can apply

Applicants for internships must be United States citizens. Once selected, interns will be required to complete a security clearance process pursuant to Department of Justice policy. Interns will be supervised by a member of the Senior Management Team of their assigned Unit or other government employees.

Candidates for an internship with OVW include high school, undergraduate, graduate students, and those students who are pursuing a Doctorate degree.

How to apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for six months. Please submit a resume and cover letter stating your interests to OVWintern@usdoj.gov, including the semester for which you wish to be considered, the date you are available to start, and available working hours. 

Application deadlines:

• Fall applications are accepted through May 1
• Spring applications are accepted through October 1
• Summer applications are accepted through March 1 each year

Questions about OVW's internship program may be submitted to OVWintern@usdoj.gov.