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We are looking for students to hire into the Pathways Intern Program within our Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Division which focuses on procuring goods and services for the federal government.
Duty Locations: Washington DC, Springfield VA, Atlanta GA, Tacoma WA, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Ft Worth TX, Lakewood CO, New York NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco CA, Kansas City MO, Hookset NH, Edison NJ, and Gallup NM
02/27/2023 to 03/10/2023
$16.14 - $25.97 per hour
GS 04
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Internships - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent
Full-time - Work full-time from approximately Monday, June 5 through Friday, August 11, 2023. Commit to working part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer to complete at least (640) hours before graduating in May/June 2024.
Excepted
04 - If selected for a permanent position, full performance level of position is GS-12.
No
No
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To meet the Intern Program Requirements, applicants MUST BE: (1) Current juniors or graduate students, (2) Will complete a bachelor's or higher degree by June 2024 (3) Are able to work full-time from Monday, June 5 through Friday, August 11, 2023 (4) Will commit to working part-time during the school year, to complete all required hours before graduating in May/June 2024 (5) A U.S. Citizen (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens.)
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-4 salary range varies based on location. Pay scales for each location can be viewed here.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must complete two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree by June 30, 2023. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
To be eligible for conversion, Interns must:
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Diversity
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
(1) completed SF-15 form; and
(2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military-Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a and b:
(a) Proof of continued enrollment - Such documentation may be a photocopy of a school transcript, official documentation of registration, tuition bill, or, if a new student, a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university.
(b) Name of your college or university
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
*YOUR TRANSCRIPTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT OR FUTURE ENROLLMENT (i.e. Spring 2023/Summer 2023/Fall 2023); FAILURE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED*
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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/708621500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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