Requirements:

1. Student must be at least 16 years of age. No maximum age limitation except for fire and law enforcement positions. Fire SCEPs must be 18-37 years old. Law enforcement SCEPs must be younger than 37 upon conversion.
2. Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student.
3. Student must be U.S. citizen. Lawfully admitted non-citizens may be considered subject to the Bureau's authority to pay non-citizen under the annual appropriations act ban and any agency specific enabling and appropriation statutes.
4. Student must be enrolled with at least a half-time academic or vocational or technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. 
5. While employed student must continue to maintain acceptable school standing (GPA may not fall below a 2.5).  The student need not attend school during the summer.
6. Employment may be part-time or full-time based on what the supervisor is requesting for a particular position. The only limitation is that the student's workload may not interfere with the student's academic schedule.

Benefits:

1. Earn leave and holiday benefits.
2. Eligible for retirement and insurance benefits.
3. Eligible for tuition assistance.

Work Schedule:

Student, school and BLM will agree on the work schedule. However, work schedule should not interfere with academic schedule. The following options are possible:

• Part-time work and concurrent school attendance
• Full-time work, which may include only summers
• A combination of part and full-time work
• "Breaks in program" are permitted

How to Apply:

1. Obtain proof of enrollment as a half-time student. High school students must submit a copy of class schedule or letter from school verifying status. College students must provide a current schedule or college transcript, and a letter verifying enrollment for the next term.

2. Students must apply online through BLMJobs at https://jobs1.quickhire.com/SCRIPTS/BLM.EXE

As part of the online application process, you will be required to submit your resume.

• see Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510) for guidance in preparing your resume                                                                                                                              

When applying to specific vacancy announcements, you will need to submit the following documents via fax, e-mail, or mail:

Current transcript
Proof of Enrolment
Letter of Intrest (optional)
Letter of Recommendation from Facutly

*See specific vacancy announcement for other application requirements.

For more information, contact:

Cara Scott
Bureau of Land Management
Colorado State Office
2850 Youngfield Street
Lakewood, CO 80215   

303-239-3955
cara_scott@blm.gov

The BLM is an Equal Opportunity Employer