Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support) (Pathways Internship)
Company Name:
Department of Defense - Dept. of the Army
Student/Internship Program Eligibles Excepted Service Permanent Multiple Schedules
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support), GS-0399-03/04 position is located at CECOM, within one of the various directorates.
If selected below the full performance level, the incumbent(s) may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements of the Pathway Program, and upon recommendation by management. Neither conversion nor promotion under this Program is guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ONTHE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 200TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE FIRST CUTOFF WILL BE 12 JAN 2015.
The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
Because of the partnership with Corvais Military Housing, Department of Army civilian employees now have an option to rent family housing and enjoy the benefits of living on-post at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. If you are interested in this housing option, please contact the Corvais Military Housing Leasing and Relocation Center at .
Who May Apply:
Positions are open to current students who have graduated from an accredited high school, have enrolled in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program.
The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of Army.
To learn more about the Pathways Internship Program, please visit: the Internship Program page on the Office of Personnel Management's website.
See Other Requirements
As a student trainee, the incumbent will assist senior specialists and supervisor in conducting program functions. At the direction of the supervisor and assistance from senior specialists the incumbent develops and coordinates, a variety of basic/routine reports, staff actions, correspondence, program briefings and other related actions. Assigned tasks are to increase the employee's knowledge and function of program analysis, and provide a general familiarity with governing policies, procedures and regulations. Incumbent receives intensive on-the-job training in carefully selected assignment to provide experience in the application of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of program analysis.
To qualify, applicants must possess, at a minimum, the following education:
Completion of at least one full academic year of education above high school for the GS-03 level.
Completion of at least two full academic years of education above high school or obtained an associate's degree for the GS-04 level.
NOTE: A copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. You may be required to submit additional copies of transcripts prior to your appointment.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - and
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Ability to use Automated Software
Skill in Clerical Work
Standard Form 306 is required and must be submitted as part of your application package. Copy the below link into your browser to access the IF THE ABOVE LINK DOES'NT WORK GOOGLE SF 306 THEN SELECT OPM FORM TITLED: (Optional Form 306 (Rev. October 2011)
Other Requirements: Clickherefor more information.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Must be 18 years old at the time of the application to be considered for employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Students are required to remain in good academic standing which is defined as initially possessing a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher and maintaining it while employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
Students are required to stay enrolled at least half-time per semester to continue participation in the Pathways Internship Program and provide verification (transcripts) of successful completion of courses every semester.
Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement must be signed upon appointment.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire)will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used toevaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
2. Your responses to the questionnaire
3. Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onFriday, January 30, 2015.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover using the following Vacancy ID1284981. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online , you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process. You will need three documents to complete this process: the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3. below.
1. Download the scan response form, OPM Form 1203-FX, .
2.View Occupational Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.
3. On a separate document, please identify which position(s) on your resume (include title, organization, and employment dates) support any response of E (I am considered an expert in performing this task.).
4. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with your required and supporting documents, to . Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE : The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcript and proof of current enrollment.
See: Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1284981. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select _My Applications_, and click on the _more information_ link under the application status for this position.
For questions regarding the status of your application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact:
### The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment to include use of Telework and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense - Dept. of the Army
Student/Internship Program Eligibles Excepted Service Permanent Multiple Schedules
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support), GS-0399-03/04 position is located at CECOM, within one of the various directorates.
If selected below the full performance level, the incumbent(s) may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements of the Pathway Program, and upon recommendation by management. Neither conversion nor promotion under this Program is guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ONTHE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 200TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE FIRST CUTOFF WILL BE 12 JAN 2015.
The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
Because of the partnership with Corvais Military Housing, Department of Army civilian employees now have an option to rent family housing and enjoy the benefits of living on-post at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. If you are interested in this housing option, please contact the Corvais Military Housing Leasing and Relocation Center at .
Who May Apply:
Positions are open to current students who have graduated from an accredited high school, have enrolled in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program.
The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of Army.
To learn more about the Pathways Internship Program, please visit: the Internship Program page on the Office of Personnel Management's website.
See Other Requirements
As a student trainee, the incumbent will assist senior specialists and supervisor in conducting program functions. At the direction of the supervisor and assistance from senior specialists the incumbent develops and coordinates, a variety of basic/routine reports, staff actions, correspondence, program briefings and other related actions. Assigned tasks are to increase the employee's knowledge and function of program analysis, and provide a general familiarity with governing policies, procedures and regulations. Incumbent receives intensive on-the-job training in carefully selected assignment to provide experience in the application of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of program analysis.
To qualify, applicants must possess, at a minimum, the following education:
Completion of at least one full academic year of education above high school for the GS-03 level.
Completion of at least two full academic years of education above high school or obtained an associate's degree for the GS-04 level.
NOTE: A copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. You may be required to submit additional copies of transcripts prior to your appointment.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - and
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Ability to use Automated Software
Skill in Clerical Work
Standard Form 306 is required and must be submitted as part of your application package. Copy the below link into your browser to access the IF THE ABOVE LINK DOES'NT WORK GOOGLE SF 306 THEN SELECT OPM FORM TITLED: (Optional Form 306 (Rev. October 2011)
Other Requirements: Clickherefor more information.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Must be 18 years old at the time of the application to be considered for employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Students are required to remain in good academic standing which is defined as initially possessing a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher and maintaining it while employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
Students are required to stay enrolled at least half-time per semester to continue participation in the Pathways Internship Program and provide verification (transcripts) of successful completion of courses every semester.
Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement must be signed upon appointment.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire)will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used toevaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
2. Your responses to the questionnaire
3. Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onFriday, January 30, 2015.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover using the following Vacancy ID1284981. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online , you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process. You will need three documents to complete this process: the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3. below.
1. Download the scan response form, OPM Form 1203-FX, .
2.View Occupational Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.
3. On a separate document, please identify which position(s) on your resume (include title, organization, and employment dates) support any response of E (I am considered an expert in performing this task.).
4. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with your required and supporting documents, to . Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE : The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcript and proof of current enrollment.
See: Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1284981. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select _My Applications_, and click on the _more information_ link under the application status for this position.
For questions regarding the status of your application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact:
### The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment to include use of Telework and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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