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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Policy on Hiring STEM Students to recruit and appoint qualified students to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Multiple vacancies will be filled in pay bands DB-01 and/or DB-02 through Direct Hire Authority under Section 1105, 2015 National Defense Authorization Act and Section 1104, 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Open & closing dates

02/23/2024 to 04/05/2024
Salary

$34,121 - $94,317 per year
Starting salary will depend on qualifications and level of education.
Pay scale & grade

DB 1 - 2
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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- Vicksburg, MS
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or other relocation assistance MAY be offered, subject to the availability of funds.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types - Most initial appointments will be TERM for a period expected to last more than 1 year (not to exceed 5 years), with possibility of conversion to a permanent appointment upon graduation.
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - Full time or part time depending on academic schedule.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

4
Job family (Series)
- 1399 Physical Science Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CERG248778569198HL
Control number

778043300

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Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

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Students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited academic institution pursuing a STEM-related degree.

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Student Trainee positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training.
As a student trainee, you will serve in a role in a professional discipline under close supervision with a team leader and/or supervisor.
Tasks will vary but may include the following:
Preparing drawings, graphs or charts using project data.
Performing routine scientific and engineering computations using knowledge obtained from academic progress to date.
Operating or adjusting various types of laboratory equipment and overseeing the function of the laboratory operation required.
Collecting data for research purposes and using this data to prepare reports with conclusions related to projects.
Entering data into databases and tracking information to provide recommendations for continued project execution.

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Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Upon selection, must submit an official transcript or proof of enrollment/acceptance.
Must maintain enrollment status and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent). Must provide unofficial transcripts each semester or quarter, as applicable, to supervisor for verification of continued eligibility.
Must be available to routinely travel back and forth daily between residence and duty location.
Must be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of undergraduate or graduate instruction leading to a bachelor's or advanced degree in a Physical Science course of study at an institution of higher education. Students enrolled in a 2-year college parallel (or equivalent) program designed specifically for transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a STEM program degree.

In order to qualify, you must:

Possess and maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Maintain eligibility for the STEM Student program after initial appointment.
Furnish a copy of your OFFICIAL transcript or letter of acceptance if accepted.

Students appointed under this authority will be aligned to a pay band commensurate with the highest level of education completed and/or prior experience.

Students retain eligibility for this program as long as they continue to meet the definition of "student," and are eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent scientific or engineering position after graduation, provided the student meets all eligibility criteria and the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for the position.

Student trainees may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position upon graduation if they complete their educational requirements; meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standard, including any applicable positive education requirement and/or selective placement factors and any other special qualifications requirements and conditions of employment; and perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations.

In cases where the student fails to maintain the ERDC academic requirement of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, the student will be given one semester to elevate their GPA to an acceptable level before being terminated from the program.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
This is a Laboratory Demonstration Position.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This is a(n) Engineering and Scientist Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
May be selected at pay band DB-1 or DB-2.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Completion of a Financial disclosure may be required upon conversion, depending on the pay band to which you are converted.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- You may submit a copy (official OR unofficial) of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. However, an official transcript will be requested if selected. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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 online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/05/2024 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12329198).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Vicksburg, MS 39183
US

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
You may submit a copy (official OR unofficial) of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. However, an official transcript will be requested if selected. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/05/2024 to receive consideration

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12329198).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address: RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Vicksburg, MS 39183
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

02/23/2024 to 04/05/2024
Salary

$34,121 - $94,317 per year
Starting salary will depend on qualifications and level of education.
Pay scale & grade

DB 1 - 2
Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- Vicksburg, MS
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or other relocation assistance MAY be offered, subject to the availability of funds.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types - Most initial appointments will be TERM for a period expected to last more than 1 year (not to exceed 5 years), with possibility of conversion to a permanent appointment upon graduation.
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - Full time or part time depending on academic schedule.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

4
Job family (Series)
- 1399 Physical Science Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CERG248778569198HL
Control number

778043300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/778043300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

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Trust determination process

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Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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