Student Trainee

2 months ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

This is an opportunity under the Internship Program under Pathways. The Internship Program provides students enrolled in high schools, colleges, trade schools & other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies & explore Federal careers while completing their education. Veteran's Preference is applied.

As a Student Trainee,you will perform the following duties:
  • Prepares a variety of written materials which may include letters, memoranda, reports, statistical material, etc.
  • Ensures emails, documents, and written materials are in proper format and that spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.
  • Receives, screens, maintains follow-up control on, and routes correspondence and other materials to appropriate staff members.
  • Performs data entry using various database management systems.
  • Provides assistance to program staff in preparation for meetings, conferences, and panels.
  • Maintains and organizes virtual files for efficiency and record keeping.
  • Assists office visitors and callers.As a Student Trainee,you will perform the following duties:
  • Prepares a variety of written materials which may include letters, memoranda, reports, statistical material, etc.
  • Ensures emails, documents, and written materials are in proper format and that spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.
  • Receives, screens, maintains follow-up control on, and routes correspondence and other materials to appropriate staff members.
  • Performs data entry using various database management systems.
  • Provides assistance to program staff in preparation for meetings, conferences, and panels.
  • Maintains and organizes virtual files for efficiency and record keeping.
  • Assists office visitors and callers.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
    • Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
    • Selectee must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution & maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher for the duration of the Internship.
    • Selectee will be required to sign an agreement that outlines the parameters of the Internship Program.
    • Selectee may be required to submit updated transcripts and proof of enrollment upon selection and during the duration of the Internship.
    • Selectee may be required to serve a 1 year trial period.
    • Selectee may be required to complete a background investigation prior to onboarding.
      Additional Requirements:

      All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

      From the closing date of this vacancy announcement, applicants MUST have at least one year remaining in their required coursework for completion of their degree.

      Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-citizens may NOT be converted to competitive service appointments.

      Qualifications

      Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution and have a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible for a Pathways Internship Appointment.

      In addition to the above appointment requirements, see below qualification requirements:

      To qualify at the GS-3 level, you must have at least 6 months of general experience which is progressively responsible clerical or office work;

      OR you have successfully completed 1 year of education above the high school level;

      OR you possess a combination of post-high school education and general experience, as described above, that meets 100% of the qualification requirements.

      To qualify at the GS-4 level, you must have at least one year of general experience which is progressively responsible clerical or office work;

      OR you have successfully completed two years of education above the high school level;

      OR you possess a combination of post-high school education and general experience, as described above, that meets 100% of the qualification requirements.

      To qualify at the GS-05 level , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in federal service using word processing software to prepare correspondence; responding to routine non-technical inquiries; or other clerical or office support functions.

      OR have successfully completed four full years of education above high school level;

      OR have a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

      Examples of specialized experience include: developing and maintaining spreadsheets and other financial records; developing work tracking systems to ensure timely completion of work assignments; coordinating and making travel arrangements; and composing/typing reports in final.

      Experience refers to paid & unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills & can provide valuable training & experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

      The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern's eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion.

      Education

      Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."

      You must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) and/or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.

      All education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation .

      PLEASE NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

      Additional information

      Relocation Expenses will not be paid.

      Students may be hired for Internship positions at any time during the year and may work full-time or part-time based on office needs.

      The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern's eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion.

      This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.

      It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

      Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

      Veteran's Preference:
      If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.

      NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

      This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

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