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These positions are in the Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI), in
HHS OIG. The mission of OEI is to protect the integrity of HHS
programs, as well as the health and welfare of beneficiaries, by
conducting evaluations and producing reports that provide timely,
useful, and reliable information and advice to decision makers. The
purpose of evaluations includes measuring the effectiveness of
Departmental legislation, policies, and procedures; assessing efficiency
of operations; and identifying vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, and
abuse. These evaluations provide decision makers with current, reliable
data on high-impact, targeted issues important to high level officials.
These positions are for current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment 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.
This is an
excepted service appointment under the OIG Internship Program and is not to exceed September 30, 2017. This appointment does not allow for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment in the federal service.
Note: This vacancy is limited to the first 25 applications
received and will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date or when the
numerical cut-off is reached, whichever occurs first.
03/01/2017 to 03/06/2017
$15.54 - $22.60 per hour
GS 04 - 05
Few vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Summer - Summer NTE 09/30/2017
Full-time - Full Time
No
HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-1920365
464908500
As a GS-4 Student Trainee (Program Support Assistant), you will:
As a GS-5 Student Trainee (Program Support Assistant), you will:
Click on the link for a list of accrediting organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Security and Background Requirements: A Public Trust 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.
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.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy),or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. 10 point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. For more information on veterans' preference, go to: http://www.opm.gov/Veterans.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities and other characteristics listed below.
Your responses to the job questionnaire will be validated against your resume to determine if you meet the qualifications requirements for this position. Your resume must provide enough detail to fully support your answers to the questionnaire. Applicants found to be among the top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses will be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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 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 assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 06, 2017 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1920365. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the contact under Agency Contact Info. You may contact the office by calling (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. 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 contact 1 (855) 291-2284. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
An acknowledgement email is sent once the online questionnaire is
received that your submission was successful. Based on your
qualifications and the assessment scores, the best qualified applicants
will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interviews. As part of the selection process, an additional
assessment may be conducted by the hiring manager. 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.
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/464908500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for
HHS fights fraud, waste and abuse in HHS programs including Medicare,
Medicaid, Healthcare Marketplaces, NIH, FDA, CDC and more. HHS OIG is
the largest Federal inspector general's office, employing a nationwide
network of auditors, investigators, attorneys, and evaluators to provide
program recommendations to decision-makers, distribute educational
resources to the industry and public, and investigate cases to root out
fraud.
The HHS OIG has been recognized as one of the Federal Government's best places to work. HHS OIG ranked in the top 25% of agency subcomponents (#48 of 305) in the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to work in the Federal Government" 2016 rating. For more information, see www.bestplacestowork.org.
Note: To be eligible for selection, students must be able to work full-time at the duty location for the summer. Please be advised that relocation expenses will not be offered.
