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Internship Programs provides students who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a wide variety of qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work either part- or full-time in agencies and explore career paths related to their academic fields of study or career interests. Students who successfully complete requirements may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position in the civil service. Internship Program appointing authority 5 CFR 213.3402(a).

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/15/2024 to 11/22/2024

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$51,207 - $66,570 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 7
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Southern Arizona Office Phoenix, AZ
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 (up to 3 nights per month)
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - (16-32 hours per week) however, during school breaks and summer period, full time hrs may apply.
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1699 Equipment And Facilities Management 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
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

NPS-IRA-25-12579597-PW
Control number

819233900

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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.

Clarification from the agency

Students eligible to apply must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate seeking program, attending at least half-time and in good standing (minimum overall Grade Point Average of 2.0). Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution or state-approved home school.

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Duties include but not limited to:

Maintains databases in order to support agency, regional, and departmental goals for reporting accurate and pertinent information
Performs data entry and retrieval, prepares reports, and updates program cost components and supporting documentation for the maintenance management system
Updates program cost components and supporting documentation.
Coordinates the agency wide Assessment Survey, asset inventory, and comprehensive Quality Assurance, Quality Compliance.
Ensures accurate and timely records and professional operational data are entered into databases.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Pathways participant agreement is required.
You must be a student CURRENTLY accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on at least a half-time basis and in good standing.
Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of internship.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle incidentally as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/22/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement.

Internship Requirements: You MUST provide official documents from your school to verify you're currently accepted for enrollment at an accredited educational institution or state approved home school for the purpose of obtaining a diploma, degree, or certificate.

OR

Currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited educational institution or state approved home school, for the purpose of obtaining a diploma, degree, or certificate.

OR

Currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution or state approved home school but need to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course load immediately prior to graduating. (You MUST submit a copy of your enrollment verification as described above with your application package.)

Applicants MUST provide copies of their transcripts OR other documents with their application for employment as proof that they are currently enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at least half-time in an accredited educational institution as a degree or certificate seeking student. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification.

If the transcripts show past academic record as well as coursework that you are currently or will be enrolled in, then your transcripts are all that is needed. However, if your transcripts do not show this information, then you should also provide a copy of your receipt for enrollment, a class listing showing your current or future enrollment, clearinghouse enrollment verification, or other document which provides the number of semester/quarter hours in which you are currently enrolled. Transcripts do not need to be official at this point in time. If you are selected, we will request your official transcripts.

EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include the clerical or administrative work performing data entry, preparing reports, reviewing work orders, and using automated software systems for a facility maintenance program. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (hours worked as a volunteer must be included on resume to credit).

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school. Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester. Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.

Additional information

If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Agreement which specifies the conditions of your employment as we've indicated in this job announcement. You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. To verify that you do, we will require proof of your continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout your internship. Failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This is an Excepted Service appointment that may continue if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available.

To be eligible for conversion, Interns must:

Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through Internship Program
Complete degree or certificate requirements
Meet qualification standards for position to which Intern will be converted
Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in Participant's Agreement
Perform their job successfully

Agencies may waive up to 320 of the required 640 hours of work for Interns who demonstrate high potential as evidenced by outstanding academic achievement and exceptional job performance.

In addition, students working in agencies through third-party intern providers may count up to 320 of the hours they work toward the 640-hour requirement.

Time spent under previous Internship Program appointments may count towards required work experience hours.

Per 5 CFR 213.3401 (Schedule D), Appointments under this authority are subject to the basic qualification standards established by the Office of Personnel Management for the occupation and grade.

*Conversion is not guaranteed or mandatory and will be at the discretion of the service*

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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.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the online assessments completed during the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Database Management Systems
Decision Making
Manages and Organizes Information
Technology Application

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

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Review our benefits

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 following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/22/2024:
1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
  - Uniformed Service Documentation:
    - Note: Graduates who have received a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining your degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least 4 years, may apply within two years of their release or discharge from uniformed service.
      For more information, see Code of Federal Regulations
    - Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
      
      Veterans Preference Documentation:
      
      If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      
      If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      
      If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a service member, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 or other proof of service; documentation must show the duration and dates of service that precluded you from applying due to a military service obligation.
1. Student Documentation: College transcripts, or acceptance letter from school indicating enrollment of at least half time (if grades have not been posted). *Copy of Your Transcripts (Required) - Unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable. You may also submit a listing of your coursework which identifies the school you attended, and for each course: the title, # of semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. You may be required to provide official transcripts if selected. If you are not yet attending school, but have been accepted, a copy of your acceptance letter is sufficient. *Proof of Current Enrollment (Required) - You MUST submit proof that you are enrolled in school. Failure to submit this documentation will result in your elimination from further consideration for the job. Documents accepted include a letter of acceptance if you are not yet enrolled, a copy of your current class schedule, current transcripts showing coursework in progress, or letter from your advisor or registrar's office indicating that you are a student attending at least half-time in a degree or certificate seeking program. Other documents may be considered but we recommend you contact the Human Resources Office listed for this job announcement to verify their acceptability. You will NOT be considered for this position unless you provide this documentation from your school.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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 occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/22/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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5. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
6. Select if you want to include your demographic information.
7. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
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Agency contact information

Karen Henderson-Thomas

Email

karen_henderson-thomas@nps.gov

Address

NPS Inflation Reduction Act
1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
US

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Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/22/2024:

Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Complete All Required Assessments.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Uniformed Service Documentation:
  - Note: Graduates who have received a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining your degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least 4 years, may apply within two years of their release or discharge from uniformed service.
    For more information, see Code of Federal Regulations
  - Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    - Veterans Preference Documentation:
      - If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      - If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      - If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a service member, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 or other proof of service; documentation must show the duration and dates of service that precluded you from applying due to a military service obligation.

Student Documentation: College transcripts, or acceptance letter from school indicating enrollment of at least half time (if grades have not been posted). *Copy of Your Transcripts (Required) - Unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable. You may also submit a listing of your coursework which identifies the school you attended, and for each course: the title, # of semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. You may be required to provide official transcripts if selected. If you are not yet attending school, but have been accepted, a copy of your acceptance letter is sufficient. *Proof of Current Enrollment (Required) - You MUST submit proof that you are enrolled in school. Failure to submit this documentation will result in your elimination from further consideration for the job. Documents accepted include a letter of acceptance if you are not yet enrolled, a copy of your current class schedule, current transcripts showing coursework in progress, or letter from your advisor or registrar's office indicating that you are a student attending at least half-time in a degree or certificate seeking program. Other documents may be considered but we recommend you contact the Human Resources Office listed for this job announcement to verify their acceptability. You will NOT be considered for this position unless you provide this documentation from your school.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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.

Help

To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/22/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
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Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
- Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
- To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
- Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Agency contact information

Karen Henderson-Thomas

Email: karen_henderson-thomas@nps.gov
Address: NPS Inflation Reduction Act
1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.

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

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/15/2024 to 11/22/2024

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$51,207 - $66,570 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 7
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Southern Arizona Office Phoenix, AZ
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 (up to 3 nights per month)
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - (16-32 hours per week) however, during school breaks and summer period, full time hrs may apply.
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1699 Equipment And Facilities Management 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
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

NPS-IRA-25-12579597-PW
Control number

819233900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819233900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Videos

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

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