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The Student Internship Program provides students currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in civil service agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to gain experience and knowledge while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service.
Tinker Air Force Base plays a key role in managing and maintaining the sophisticated weapon systems that keep America's air defenses strong. Whatever your background or expertise, you will find rewarding career opportunities at Tinker AFB where a highly skilled workforce of more than 24,000 civilians and military personnel work together to complete the Air Force mission.
The primary purpose of these positions is to develop and perform the skills needed in a variety of Federal Wage System positions which support Tinker's maintenance, repair and overhaul, and production efforts in support of the war fighter. The actual duties of each position depend on the area of study, the candidate's interest in a particular vocation, or the needs of the organization.
New appointments shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise. This register is being established and may be used to fill:
(A) Full or part-time positions on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period; OR
(B) Full or part-time positions for an indefinite period to complete an educational requirement
(C) Full or part-time summer positions not to exceed 30 September 2017.
Learn more about this agency02/27/2017 to 05/01/2017
$25,731 - $63,654 per year
GS 03 - 09
Many vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel may be required in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
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Multiple Appointment Types
Multiple Schedules
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AFMC-1874648-PATHWAYS-9V-MS
464917800
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Dependent upon the positions being filled and the Organizations filling the positions; Interns selected through this announcement may also be assigned to the 76th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG) on Tinker Air Force base. 76th SMXG brings a broad scope of systems engineering and software sustainment expertise and capability to the Department of Defense. As the largest Engineering organization on Tinker Air Force base, the 76th SMXG provides software, hardware, and engineering support solutions on a variety of Air Force weapon systems and platforms.
The eight-week summer pathways program for 1st year Interns at 76th SMXG consists of:
1) Training rotations through every division in SMXG
2) Individual and team projects in the areas of electronics and software design
3) Job shadowing and mentorship opportunities
4) Career development workshops
5) Leadership speaker series
6) STEM camps for 4th to 8th grades in the larger Oklahoma City area.
7) Guided tours of facilities and labs at Tinker Air Force Base
Areas of focus for training during the summer program:
1) Test Program Set (TPS) development cycle which includes circuit analysis, hardware design, software design and troubleshooting
2) Agile with Scrum process
3) Overview of Android IDE, Java programming language, and XML interfacing
4) Linux development environment and command-line processing
5) C++ Programming
6) High performance computing
7) Overview of the software development process (CMMI)
NOTE: Other Organizations may not have the same training/program requirements as listed above.
PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions require a specific degree or coursework such as engineers, contract specialists, financial management, etc.; interns appointed to these positions are required to be graduated from or enrolled in a directly related degree program/curriculum in accordance with their participant agreement.
CURRENT STUDENTS: At the time of application, Student Interns are required TO BE ENROLLED or HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a FULL OR HALF-TIME basis. NOTE: Copies of your transcripts and a current proof of enrollment letter are required at the time of application to be considered for this program. The enrollment letter can be obtained from your school.
All certificates and official transcripts will be required at the time of selection.
Job requirements as a Student Intern:
· Sign a Participant Agreement
· Attend school while working at Tinker AFB
· Work part-time or full-time while attending school
· Commute daily to work at Tinker AFB
· Complete 640 hours of OJT while attending school
To be eligible for conversion, Student Interns must:
· Complete 640 hours of work experience (On-The-Job Training) acquired through the Internship Program
· Complete and obtain degree or certificate/licensing requirements
· Meet qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted
· Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the signed Participant's Agreement
· Demonstrate successful job performance
Program Completion and Conversion Requirements:
Current Student Interns may be converted to a permanent position, or term position lasting 1-4 years, within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
To be eligible for conversion, Student Interns must:
· Complete at least 640 hours of work experience (On-The-Job Training) acquired through the Pathways Internship Program
· Complete degree or certificate requirements
· Meet qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted
· Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the signed Participant's Agreement
· Demonstrate successful job performance
Other Significant Facts:
1.) This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and may be required to participate in random drug testing.
2.) Appointment is contingent upon passing a physical examination.
3.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
4.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
5.) Incumbent will be required to sign a Participant Agreement that details the program requirements and expectations of the incumbent and organization.
Pathways Internship positions can be filled at the following grade levels depending on the position, work experience, education level and/or degree program/curriculum of candidates.
Current Students may be appointed at the GS-03, GS-04, GS-05, GS-07 or GS-09 levels.
GS-0899-03 $26,150/yr-$33,999/yr
GS-0899-04 $29,356/yr-$38,158/yr
GS-0899-05 $32,844/yr-$42,702/yr
GS-0899-07 $40,684/yr-$58,893/yr
GS-0899-09 $49,765/yr-$64,697/yr
In addition to meeting Pathways Internship Program requirements for Current Students, you must be in the process of completing a specific level of education and/or work experience to qualify at the grade levels below.
GS-03:
Completion of one (1) academic year of post-high school study. One year of study is defined as at least 30 semester hours of post-high school education
OR
Current student seeking a High School or General Education Development (GED) Diploma AND have six (6) months or more of general experience as described below
OR
Current student seeking a degree, license or certificate AND have six (6) months or more of general experience as defined below
OR
A combination of education and experience as defined below
GS-04:
Completion of two (2) academic years of post-high school study. Two years of study is defined as at least 60 semester hours of post-high school education
OR
Graduate with an Associate's Degree with continuing education
OR
Current student seeking a degree, license or certifcate AND have one (1) year or more of general experience as defined below
OR
A combination of education and experience as defined below
GS-05:
Completion of a four (4) year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree or possess a Bachelor's degree, or have completed education beyond the bachelor's degree, e.g., graduate study, master's degree, LL.B., J.D., LL.M., or Ph.D. and be continuing education for a higher degree.
OR
Current student seeking a degree with three (3) years of progressively responsible related work experience as defined below
OR
A combination of education and experience as defined below, in a related field
GS-07:
Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined below and be continuing education for a higher degree.
OR
Current student seeking a degree with one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D, in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. Such fields include personnel management, industrial relations, public administration, political science, business administration, psychology, labor relations or education (Unless otherwise noted by the institution, one academic year is considered to be 18 semester hours)
OR
Current student seeking a degree with completion of five (5) academic years of pre-professional study in a related field of study.
OR
Current student seeking a degree with one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-05, level of Federal service in a related field as defined below
OR
A combination of education and experience in a related field
GS-09:
Current student seeking a Master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree), in a related field of study
OR
Current student seeking a degree with completion of two (2) academic years of graduate level education in a related field of study (Two years of graduate study is defined as in excess of 36 semester hours)
OR
Current student seeking a degree with one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-07, level of Federal service in a related field as defined below and be continuing education for a higher degree.
OR
A combination of education and experience in a related field
General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to perform the duties of a student trainee. Examples of general experience include: answering an office telephone and referring calls to appropriate staff; filing material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order; operating a copying machine; collating and stapling materials; answering questions from customers and coworkers of a general nature; basic knowledge and experience with computers and computer programs, i.e., MS Word and Excel.
Specialized Experience is defined as possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities of the position by performing duties and responsibilities directly related and appropriate to the level necessary for successful job performance, which is in or related to the work of the position being filed.
Superior Academic Achievement is defined as a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the work of the position and eligibility for superior academic achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership:
1.) Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2.) Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
3.) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
DETERMINING COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
To determine if you qualify based on a combination of education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage (e.g., 15 semester hours divided by 30 equals 50%); then determine your experience as a percentage (e.g., 3 months general experience divided by 6 equals 50%); finally, add the two percentages and if the total equals 100% or more, you qualify (e.g., 50% + 50% = 100%).
Qualifying education must have been obtained in a program accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
NOTE: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if the applicant can show that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For more information on foreign education, please go to the following links. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 and www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/studyrecog.doc.
You must provide the following documents at the time of application to receive consideration for the Pathways Internship Program.
CURRENT STUDENT:
1.) A completed questionnaire (if you are not able to complete the application online, refer to the How to Apply section for instructions for application via FAX).
2.) A detailed résumé containing your full employment history, i.e. employer, dates worked (inclusive months and years, and hours worked per week) etc.
3.) Current proof of enrollment letter. This MUST be an official letter from your school, on school letterhead. The letter must state that you are either currently enrolled, or have been accepted for enrollment in either a half-time or full time program. If you do not provide this document, you will not receive consideration of eligibility.
4.) School/Program transcripts; copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, you will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of selection.
5.) Veteran's preference document/s; a copy of your DD-214 (copy showing type of discharge) and, if applicable for veteran's claiming 10-pt preference; a current VA letter and SF-15. If you do not provide this documentation, you may not receive full consideration of your Veteran's preference.
U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S. CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
There is no U. S. citizenship requirement to participate in the Pathways Programs; HOWEVER, U. S. citizenship is a requirement for conversion to the competitive service via a term or permanent appointment.
**Non-U.S. citizens may apply to the Pathways Internship Program as current students or recent graduates and be employed, however, the student must have been lawfully admitted into the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
NOTE: A non-citizen student may not be converted to career-conditional employment in the competitive service unless they are U.S. citizens at the time of conversion. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen for positions that require security clearances.
Priority Placement/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP ) applicants who have special priority placement rights must be well qualified for the position. Well qualified, for this position, is defined as meeting the minimum qualifications of the position. In addition, ICTAP applicants must submit required documents to determine eligibility in accordance with 5 CFR 330.704. Some of these documents include a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF50.
Reemployed Annuitants who are receiving an annuity can be hired if the position meets certain criteria described in the following instruction: http://www.afciviliancareers.com/sites/default/files/DoD-instruction-1400-25-V300.pdf
Certain Military Spouses are also eligible to apply under E.O. 13473. More information is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/veterans-authorities/#url=Appointment-of-Military-Spouses.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Physical Demands: The work is typically sedentary. Some positions may require some walking, standing, bending, carrying and/or lifting of light items like papers or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Working Environment: The work is typically performed in a traditional office setting, requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. Some positions may require the use of stairs, or traveling in narrow hallways. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
BASIS OF RATING
Rating is based on your current enrollment in a qualifying educational institution or program as indicated in the documents, licenses, transcripts, School Letter of Enrollment submitted and your detailed resume of any/all employment and/or education history, this, in combination with your responses to the occupational questionnaire questions in this announcement will determine your qualifications for the Pathways Internship Program, as well as your interest in a particular vocation, and/or the need of the organization.
Note: All required documents must be submitted at the time of application to receive consideration of eligibility. Please refer to the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Eligible veterans who provide the required veterans preference documentation receive veteran's preference under the Internship Program.
It is your responsibility to provide the appropriate documents needed to determine your eligibility and/or qualifications for this announcement. DO NOT provide letters of appreciation, copies of performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. as they will not be used to determine qualifications.
NOTE: If you UPDATE, change and/or add information to your application package during the open period of this announcement you will need to re-apply. This includes completing the online questionnaire and re-submitting any and all required documents and your DETAILED resume. This will ensure you receive full consideration for this position. Additionally: If you re-apply, your original application date will change.
To verify your current status for this announcement, go to your USAJOBS.GOV Application Manager Account under STATUS.
The following documents are REQUIRED at the time of application. If these documents are not submitted you may not be eligible for consideration and/or adjudication of veteran's preference for the Pathways Internship Program.
PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT LETTER verifying your current enrollment or a letter of acceptance showing you have been accepted for enrollment, from your school. The letter must reflect that you are enrolled for at least a HALF-TIME (NOT PART-TIME) academic/vocational or technical course load AND the actual number of hours/courses which enrolled. This document is usually obtained from your school registration office.
COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPT/S, LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES earned from all educational institutions. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application for Current Students. However, official final transcripts are required if selected for a position. As well, copies of all licenses and/or certificates of completion are required at the time of selection. If you do not provide these documents, you will not be eligible for appointment.
RESUME containing employment and/or education history, including past Employer names, date/s of employment, hours worked and DETAILED work experience, paid and/or unpaid.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS IF CLAIMING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Provide copies of all DD214s showing the type of discharge (character of service). In addition, if applying for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, a Veterans Administration Letter showing combined or overall percentage of disability and SF15 are required. (These documents are applicable to applicants who have previous military service)
NOTE: If claiming 10-pt preference, you must provide the required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. The SF-15 can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf . For more information regarding veterans' preference please go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Should you have any questions about the application process, please call and speak with a Human Resource Representative at the Delegated Examining Office at (405) 739-3272. Hours are 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all of the following steps:
1. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
2. Your resume containing past employers names and detailed work experience. NOTE: If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format; however, you are strongly encouraged to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of your resume. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
3. All additional documents applicable to you, as a Recent Graduate or Current Student:
(1) Program transcripts
(2) School Current Enrollment Letter
(3) Certificates or licensing and, if applicable,
(4) Veteran's documents with proper documentation of veteran's status, VA disability letter, etc. A complete listing can be found under Required Documents.
Your complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, May 01, 2017.
To apply online:
Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational 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 page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf , using the following Vacancy ID 1874648.
Fax your documents to OPM at 1-478-757-3144 for processing.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print this OPM Form 1203-FX to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the competed 1203FX form along with any required or supporting documents to OPM at 1-478-757-3144 for processing. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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. Additionally, all notifications of status, i.e., Notice of Rating, Notification or Disposition, are sent to the primary email address listed in your profile and your status section of your USAJobs.gov account.
NOTE: Applications are only accepted through USAJobs.gov or by fax to OPM, per the instructions above. Please do not submit your application package to this office as it is not an acceptable form of application. Tinker AFB Delegated Examining Office does not accept applications via; hand carry, email, office fax, or mail via U.S Postal, UPS or FedEx.
Upon the submission of your application package to USAJobs.gov, you will receive an automatic reply from OPM informing you that your application has been submitted, received and is being processed.
After the announcement closes you will receive a Notice of Results. This will inform you of your eligibility according to the information you input when answering the occupational questionnaire questions. At this point you have completed the application process.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your online questionnaire, along with your resume and any documentation you submitted to support your responses will be reviewed. You will receive written notice via email that designates whether or not you are found to be eligible for the position.
If you are ultimately deemed ineligible, you will receive no further correspondence concerning the position. If or when the position is re-announced, you may wish to re-apply.
Applicants considered eligible for the position, will receive notification of referral employment consideration. If you are referred for consideration, you may receive additional correspondence via email or phone pertaining to a position. Should you be referred for consideration and not selected, you will receive a Disposition letter informing you that the position has been filled.
Even though you are considered eligible for the position, you may not receive notification of referral due to several possible reasons, i.e., no current vacancies to fill, ample veterans for initial consideration, not in the first cut-off, etc. You may, however, be referred for consideration in the future.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/464917800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement and questionnaire before you complete and submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outline.
Note: This announcement will be used to fill General Schedule (GS) Pathways Student Intern Engineering positions.
Application packages that are submitted by the first cut-off date of 08 MARCH 2017 may be rated and receive first consideration for employment. If your completed application is received after this date, you will receive consideration on an "as needed basis".
Status for this announcement can be found in your USAJOBS.GOV application manager account. NOTE: If you re-apply to "UPDATE" your application, your application package will be re-rated and your application date will change.
