Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for possible employment after graduation as a Biologist GS-401-11. Interns will be assigned to one or more higher graded specialists who will assign tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation, in a real world work
environment.
NOTE: This vacancy has no guarantee of a Noncompetitive Conversion into the Competitive Service. Termination in this position may occur after participating Interns are no longer eligible for this type of appointment (Typically upon graduation or up to 120 days following graduation).
This opportunity follows a standard promotional path:
1. Internship at the GS-04 (typically college students with Sophomore or Junior standing). 2. After completion of Internship requirements, conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for Biologist (0401) positions is at the GS-05 or GS-07 level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors. 3. The entry-level position will have a target full performance level, GS-11. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion. Promotions may be considered after a year at each grade level, but are not guaranteed to occur on a specific time
schedule.
See eligibility requirements for conversion to a permanent or term position in the "Other Information" section below. Conversion requirements listed for informational purposes as there is no guarantee of a Noncompetitive conversion.
Who May Apply:
Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program
Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution.
Summary
About the Position:
Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for possible employment after graduation as a Biologist GS-401-11. Interns will be assigned to one or more higher graded specialists who will assign tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation, in a real world work
environment.
NOTE: This vacancy has no guarantee of a Noncompetitive Conversion into the Competitive Service. Termination in this position may occur after participating Interns are no longer eligible for this type of appointment (Typically upon graduation or up to 120 days following graduation).
This opportunity follows a standard promotional path:
1. Internship at the GS-04 (typically college students with Sophomore or Junior standing). 2. After completion of Internship requirements, conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for Biologist (0401) positions is at the GS-05 or GS-07 level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors. 3. The entry-level position will have a target full performance level, GS-11. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion. Promotions may be considered after a year at each grade level, but are not guaranteed to occur on a specific time
schedule.
See eligibility requirements for conversion to a permanent or term position in the "Other Information" section below. Conversion requirements listed for informational purposes as there is no guarantee of a Noncompetitive conversion.
Who May Apply:
Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program
Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution.
As an intern, you will be assigned to a senior specialist or group of specialists. You will be assigned tasks designed to familiarize you with different aspects of the occupation. Tasks will vary depending on the senior specialist's current workload, but may include the following: Work as a team member engaged in special studies as assigned. The incumbent is required to accurately identify fish and wildlife using a systematic key, and to identify fish and wildlife as required to complete the surveys.
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 at the time of your conversion to permanent employment.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
This position is Career Program 16.
In accordance with the Pathways Intern Program Requirements, the selectee must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement that states the internship period, work schedule, position information, and program requirements.
This position requires that you complete 640 working hours under the Intern program in order to be able to be converted into the competitive service. (Note: at a minimum working Part-Time 16 hours per pay period you would be required to work 40 pay periods or about one year and seven months to gain 640 hours.)
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this internship is a College Sophomore or Junior with a 3.0 GPA and experience in
natural resource management, biology, or fisheries and wildlife
management. Experience may be either
hands on or in a classroom setting.
Experience in trailering and operating boats on reservoirs and rivers is
desirable. Strong candidates will meet the educational requirements and have experience such as preparing presentation materials such as Powerpoint slides, writing reports, and public speaking. Qualified candidates will meet the educational requirements as advertised regardless of experience level. Candidates must be available for overnight travel and be able to work in harsh and adverse conditions during long workdays to complete required sampling duties.
To qualify for a Pathways Internship at the GS-04, students must have completed two full academic years of post-high school study, or have an associate's degree. Two full academic years is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent two years of full-time study.
Intern's Responsibilities:
Provide proof of enrollment as necessary
Notify the agency of any change in your enrollment status and/or work schedule
Maintain at least a half-time course load as defined by the educational institution
Remain in good academic standing
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 and above
Adhere to an established work schedule
Adhere to the Intern Program requirements
Participate in agency training classes or programs
Perform, successfully, the assigned duties listed in your position description
Observe all workplace rules
Education
This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This internship prepares students for conversion to the Biology occupation. This occupation has specific educational requirements for entry, and applicants for the intern program must show evidence their planned academic program will meet those requirements. Students who graduate without meeting those requirements will not be converted to the target position, and will be separated from federal service. Educational requirements for conversion to the target position are:
To qualify at the GS-4 level applicants must have completed two years post high school education
(60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours). Courses relating directly to Biological Sciences are also required (biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position). Copies of unofficial transcripts/proof of enrollment must be provided at the time of application to support your educational claims. If selected, OFFICIAL transcripts/proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.
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 - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Additional information
Eligibility
requirements for conversion to a permanent position. Interns must:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through
the Internship Program;
Complete their degree or certificate requirements
Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standard,
including any applicable positive education requirement and/or selective
placement factors and any other designated special qualifications requirements
and conditions of employment (e.g. medical standards) appropriate for the
specific competitive service position to which the Intern will be converted;
Successfully complete all the requirements of the Internship
Program as defined in the agency-participant agreement; and,
Perform their job successfully as documented through performance
evaluations and/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Department of the Army Pathways Interns receive many of the same benefits as permanent civil service employees. The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance(length of employment and time in pay status conditions apply for interns)
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs (interns are eligible to participate in retirement programs after conversion to permanent or Term employment)
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment
Paid employment-related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. If you apply more than once or if you update your original application, only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Ideal, Strong, and Eligible. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Ideal: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the definition of an ideal candidate as described above. Criteria include related
major, grade point average, related coursework, participation in extra-curricular activities related to the target occupation, and related academic, paid, or
volunteer experiences.
Strong: This category will be used for those candidates who meet many of the criteria described above for the ideal candidate.
Eligible: This category will be used for those candidates who meet
the minimum qualifications of the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Department of the Army Pathways Interns receive many of the same benefits as permanent civil service employees. The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance(length of employment and time in pay status conditions apply for interns)
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs (interns are eligible to participate in retirement programs after conversion to permanent or Term employment)
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment
Paid employment-related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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.
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 (External).
All applicants: Official or unofficial transcripts and enrollment verification for high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate with their application. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment.
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP): to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package.
If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date you apply to this opportunity. If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. More information about Veteran's Preference is located on the Feds Hire Vets website. Please upload veteran's documents under the appropriate category.
If you fail to provide required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.
PLEASE NOTE: All documents submitted as part of the application package may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant. You may protect the privacy of others by sanitizing (that is, marking through or over personally identifiable information such as a social security number) to remove such personal information before submitting the application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents upon selection to confirm eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 which includes:
Your resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. 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). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Your responses to the questionnaire
Your transcripts
Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID 1920902. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process. You will need three documents to complete this process: the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3 below.
View Occupational Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.
On a separate document, please identify which position(s) on your resume (include title, organization, and employment dates) support any response of "E" ("I am considered an expert in performing this task....").
Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with your required and supporting documents, to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
DA WER USACE Kansas City District
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the program requirements. Your resume, transcripts, and other supporting documents will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the online questionnaire. Eligible applicants will be placed into the ideal, strong, and eligible categories.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
For questions regarding the status of your
application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact: USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 (External).
All applicants: Official or unofficial transcripts and enrollment verification for high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate with their application. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment.
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP): to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package.
If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date you apply to this opportunity. If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. More information about Veteran's Preference is located on the Feds Hire Vets website. Please upload veteran's documents under the appropriate category.
If you fail to provide required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.
PLEASE NOTE: All documents submitted as part of the application package may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant. You may protect the privacy of others by sanitizing (that is, marking through or over personally identifiable information such as a social security number) to remove such personal information before submitting the application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents upon selection to confirm eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 which includes:
Your resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. 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). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Your responses to the questionnaire
Your transcripts
Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID 1920902. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process. You will need three documents to complete this process: the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3 below.
View Occupational Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.
On a separate document, please identify which position(s) on your resume (include title, organization, and employment dates) support any response of "E" ("I am considered an expert in performing this task....").
Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with your required and supporting documents, to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
DA WER USACE Kansas City District
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the program requirements. Your resume, transcripts, and other supporting documents will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the online questionnaire. Eligible applicants will be placed into the ideal, strong, and eligible categories.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
For questions regarding the status of your
application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact: USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
