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Internships

Position Purpose:

The internship program in the TVA Office of Inspector General offers students an opportunity to work with auditors, investigators, and other professionals in diverse subject areas. You will gain relevant work experience and a context for your classroom learning. The program is structured to meet any internship requirements included in university curricula.

Minimum Requirements:
  1. Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a 4-year college/university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
  2. Must be junior year or higher majoring in a field related to the career focus of the internship.
  3. At least a 3.0 cumulative major and overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Effective oral and written communication skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
  5. Must be at least 18 years old and of no relation to an officer of TVA (VP or above).
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  7. Subject to pre-employment drug test and must pass a security background check.
Interning with the OIG will provide:
  1. Responsible and meaningful work.
  2. Weekly pay based on hours worked.
  3. Travel expense reimbursement for authorized travel.
  4. Parking or mass transit reimbursement.

Grow With Us

At the OIG, we clearly define roles and development paths so you can advance your career.

AUDITS & EVALUATIONS

Our Audits and Evaluations Team hires Auditors with all levels of experience. New college graduates will start in an entry-level role, while those with additional experience may start at a level II, III, or Senior level. Employees may also apply for Audit & Evaluations Manager or Director positions when they become available. Onboarding goals are provided at every level for new hires, regular feedback is provided to ensure your success, and employee development and training is available for every employee to support their career advancement.

 

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INVESTIGATIONS

New college graduates will start their career as a Special Agent, Level I. Candidates that have additional experience may start at a level II, III, or Senior level role. Employees may also apply for Assistant Special Agent In Charge or Special Agent In Charge positions when they become available. Fraud Examiners and Investigative Analysts also work within our Investigations team and have development and advancement opportunities within their career path.

 

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ADMINISTRATION

Our Administrative Team provides IT (systems administration, networking, end user support, software development, and data analysis), HR and Finance career advancement opportunities.

There are opportunities to learn new skills and define your career path in all of these areas. The Administrative Team supports the work of Special Agents, Auditors, and management, so there are numerous opportunities to build leadership and collaboration skills.

MEET YOUR RECRUITER

Adam Inklebarger

Adam graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in May 2013 with a B.S. in Management. He spent two years as the OIG's HR intern before being hired for a full-time position upon graduation. Adam is currently the Senior Human Resources Consultant where he works on a variety of HR projects including serving as the office's primary recruiter. If you have any questions about employment opportunities with the TVA OIG, Adam would love to connect with you. You can reach Adam on the phone at (865) 633-7406 or by e-mail arinklebarger@tvaoig.gov. You can also find him on LinkedIn.

Adam Inklebarger

POLICIES

Citizenship

The OIG gives hiring preference to qualified United States citizens and other “protected individuals” (green card holders, asylees, etc.) for all job vacancies. Between qualified United States citizens and other protected individuals, the OIG gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized United States citizens.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The TVA OIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. Any applicant or employee who believes he or she has a discrimination claim—to include harassment or retaliation—must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days in order to file a claim.

Veterans

If you are a United States military veteran and wish to claim veteran's preference, all veteran documents must be received by the closing date of the position.