The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) might best be described as a small agency with a big mission and a lot of ground to cover. As the Nation’s largest land manager, the BLM is responsible for about 245 million acres of public land—nearly one-eighth of all land in the United States—and 700 million acres of Federal subsurface mineral estate nationwide. The BLM manages the land for a range of uses that is as broad as it is impressive. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on the public lands.

 

The BLM’s Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) places college students in paid, career-track internship positions.

 

• Students enrolled in an accredited college, university, technical, or vocational school with at least a half-time course load.

• Students in good academic standing, with a 2.5 grade point average or higher.

• Students who will be U.S. citizens upon graduation from school.

 

 

Students work in the BLM positions that most closely match their academic majors, which vary from natural resources to information technology to recreation to law enforcement. Visit the BLM site at www.blm.gov for a more complete list.

 

 

Students work in BLM offices throughout the nation, with an established support system of mentors and supervisors who guide them through the program.

 

 

Students and hiring offices arrange the work schedule that best meets the needs of both the student and the BLM. Most students work a full-time schedule during the summer months and attend classes during the school year.

 

 

•  Students gain professional experience for a competitive salary.

• Students are eligible to receive the same benefits as full-time Federal employees, including health insurance, life insurance, accrued and holiday leave.

•  Students may receive tuition and travel assistance packages, which vary by work site.

• Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for non-competitive conversion into full-time employment positions with the BLM.