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Position(s) are located with various operations offices and staff divisions of HHS in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (which includes Montgomery County, Maryland).
While conversion is not guaranteed, Student Trainees, with U.S. citizenship, may be converted to a career-conditional appointment (permanent, or to a term position lasting 1-4 years) within 120 days of successful completion of all program requirements specified by the Pathways Participant Agreement.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement; as a result this announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:59 PM on 03/22/2018, whichever come first.
Noncompetitive conversion may be made to either one-grade or two-grade interval position, depending on the agency's needs. An individual participating in the Student Trainee Program who otherwise meets the program requirements for conversion (i.e. work hours, satisfactory performance, educational requirements, training completed, etc) may be converted to a position with a career ladder, when that career ladder has been established in the announcement for which they were selected. Provided below is a description of the positions being advertised below:
03/19/2018 to 03/22/2018
$45,972 - $73,105 per year
GS 7 - 9
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Not required
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules
9
No
HHS-ASA-DE-18-10162454
493944200
The Student Trainee (Public Health) performs the following duties:
Health Communications Specialist Intern duties include, but are not limited to assisting with quantitative and qualitative research on health communication topics; assist with the development of digital health communication and implementation of multimedia content; assisting with drafting and editing content and monitoring analytics for social media platforms; prepare talking points, briefing materials, and presentations on health related topics.
Social Science Analyst Intern duties include, but are not limited to assisting with quantitative and qualitative analysis of social science programs and topics; assisting with conducting evaluations of social science programs; assisting with preparation of findings of evaluations and analyzes of social science programs and topics; and preparing talking points, briefing materials, reports, and presentation on finds of research and analysis.
The qualifications for this position require that the individual be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and have a certain amount of education; as such you are required to provide a copy of your transcripts (either official or unofficial); proof of student status; an accepted letter for an upcoming term; or a letter on your institution letterhead which provides a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an accredited private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation, at the time of application, will result in loss of consideration. For more information, visit www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Pathways Internship Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited 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 on a full or half-time basis.
NOTE: You MUST provide proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in the next academic term on a full-time or part-time basis.
If selected, you will be required to maintain Pathways Program eligibility and provide proof of enrollment each semester or quarter, while in the program. Failure to maintain required 3.0 or higher GPA, academic good standings, or half-time enrollment status could result in you being deemed ineligible for the Pathways Internship Program and dismissed.
1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify participant.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
5. Relocation expenses may be paid: NO
6. One-year probationary period may be required.
7. Travel and transportation expenses may be paid: NO
8. Bargaining Unit Position: NO
9. Drug Screening Required: NO
10. Recruitment incentives may be authorized: NO
11. Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: NO
12. Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: NO
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This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Info for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unable to apply online, please go to help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information for more information on our alternate application method.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Veterans' Preference does apply. We will review your application package to ensure that you meet the job requirements. Your application package must support your answers to the assessment questionnaire. If your answers cannot be verified, your rating will be changed to an appropriate level. If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, to verify your preference claim and receive preference you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to: DD-214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation on/Deactivation orders. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of four groupings:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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/493944200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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