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NDU is an internationally recognized graduate-level university with five colleges and multiple research centers and staff directorates, all focused on joint education, leader development, and scholarship in national security matters. With campuses at Ft. McNair (DC) and Norfolk (VA), along with additional locations at Ft. Bragg (NC) and Tampa (FL). NDU employs more than 800 military, interagency, federal civilian and private sector faculty and staff. This student trainee position will be located in one of these components; working in support of the NDU mission.
PATHWAYS PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This is a Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program. The Internship Program provides the student with work experience directly related to their curriculum study or career goals.
NDU develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research and engagement to serve the common defense.
The agency will close this announcement once 100 applicants have applied or the closing date occurs.
The end date for this appointment will be 30 September 2018.
04/27/2018 to 05/11/2018
$29,548 - $38,411 per year
GS 3
Many vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 30 Sept 2018
Full-Time
3
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NDU-18-39-10198497
498130000
- Using word processing software to produce a wide range of documents and to perform miscellaneous clerical support.
- Receiving and directing telephone calls or visitors while ascertaining the nature of the call or visit and provides complete
and clear information that addresses most routine or procedural issues.
- Maintaining a variety of office files.
- Routing and distributing mail and other office correspondence.
GS-3 - One-year of successfully completed education above the high school level may be substituted to meet the generalized experience requirement.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes, social security, health insurance, life, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Initial Probationary Period: If you are converted to a career-conditional appointment upon completion of your Pathways program, you will be required to serve an initial probationary period of two years if one has not already been completed.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the basic requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
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 provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/images/d/d0/USA_Hire_Reasonable_Accommodation_FAQs_-_Dec2016.pdf
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligiblies within each category and all eligible candidates will be placed for selection consideration into one of the categories described below:
1. Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates minimum experience and/or training only based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
2. Highly Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates full-performance level experience based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
3. Best Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates experience as an expert in the field or recognized as a senior specialist, team lead, etc.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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