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General Information
This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1 year that may be extended as long as the individual continues to meet the eligibility requirements of the Pathways Intern Program and the employing office has a continuing need.
There is no promotion potential at any of the advertised grades. The full performance level of this position will be set at the grade level at which you are selected.
02/02/2022 to 02/16/2022
$36,411 - $64,116 per year
GS 5 - 7
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules
Excepted
None
No
No
USGS-PATH-22-11364015-DE-MW
634286800
Open to all qualified students who are U.S. Citizens and meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program as described below.
In order to be eligible to receive consideration for this position, you must be able to: (1) report to the duty station location listed in this vacancy announcement, if selected; and (2) be available to work the schedule identified.
Salary - Golden, CO:
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Key Requirements:
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program:
Qualification Requirements
This internship is geared toward students majoring in one of the following areas of study: the physical sciences, geology, engineering and/or mathematics.
For GS-05: To be qualified for the Student Trainee (Physical Science) GS-05, you must meet one of the two basic requirements listed below:
A. Successfully completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree in physical science, engineer, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties or materials, and electronics. -OR-
B. Combination of education and experience/course work is equivalent to a major in physical or engineering science or math that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science.
For GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirements for GS-05 listed above, you must meet one of the four following requirements to qualify at the GS-07 level:
A. Possess at least 1 year of progressively higher-level graduate education in physical science or other directly related field of study. -OR-
B. Possess Superior Academic Achievement - You must meet one of these: (1) Upper third of graduating class based on completed courses; (2) GPA 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 on official transcript based on 4 years college, or based on courses completed in final 2 years of curriculum, or GPA 3.5 or higher based on average of required major courses competed in final 2 years of curriculum; (3) Member of a national scholastic honor society recognized by Association of College Honor Societies. -OR-
C. Possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Examples of GS-5 level experience could include taking measurements and collecting information; learning to take proper samples; conducting routine calculating, plotting, and checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data profiles; and accomplishing routine analyses. This work experience would have involved receiving clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use. -OR-
D. Possess a combination of related graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
The USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the Department Of Interior Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Basis of Rating:
All applicants who meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official in veterans' preference order.
Agency Benefits:
Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
All applicants must submit the following documentation by the closing date of this job announcement to be considered:
-TRANSCRIPTS for all schools/universities that you have attended (AA, BS, MS, PhD, etc.). You may submit official or unofficial transcripts. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
-PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CURRENT OR UPCOMING SEMESTER. This may be documented on your official/unofficial transcripts, a course schedule, an acceptance letter from your university for future enrollment, or an official letter of enrollment from the university registrar's office or a university counselor, as long as your enrollment for the current or upcoming semester is clearly documented. If you do not provide proof of enrollment for the current or upcoming semester, you will be disqualified from further consideration.
-IF YOU ARE IN YOUR LAST SEMESTER/QUARTER of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of acceptance to a continuing degree/certificate program. This may be documented by an acceptance letter for future enrollment in a degree/certificate program. If you do not provide proof of continuing education, you will be disqualified from further consideration. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.
Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge).
Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.
Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
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 these USGS Pathways Internship student trainee opportunities, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and enter the announcement number in the search window. Undergraduate students applying to the Physical Science position should apply to announcement number USGS-PATH-22-11354229-DE-MW; graduate students applying to the Physical Science position should apply to announcement number USGS-PATH-22-11364015-DE-MW; and graduate students applying to the Civil Engineering position should apply to announcement USGS-PATH-22-11354251-DE-MW. The application window will open at 10 pm MST on February 1, 2022. These positions are very competitive and have an application limit, so please apply as soon as possible before the limit is reached or the application window closes on February 15, 2022.
--The USGS has the following project opportunities available for student applicants: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/static/lfs/internships/USGS_internships_2022.pdf. Each project includes a number, short description, and the name(s) of the USGS scientist(s) leading the project. Please indicate your specific project interests by including one or more project numbers with the associated scientist point of contact name(s) on the resume that you upload to USAJOBS. We recommend that you go to USAJOBS.gov in advance to set up your account and upload the required documents to your account. Then when the application window opens, you'll have everything ready to go. Make sure you include current unofficial transcripts showing proof of enrollment and upload into USAJOBS along with your resume. Failure to provide transcripts may disqualify you from further consideration.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--If you are one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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/634286800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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