This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466557300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Established by Congress in 1861, Government Publishing Office (formally the Government Printing Office) is transforming itself as an agency and as a business. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. The public will enjoy permanent access to digital government information, acquiring it quickly, easily, and with confidence in its authenticity. GPO employees are proud of their abilities and passionate about their craft. Whether your expertise is in putting ink on paper, commanding a digital output system, or engineering the delivery of information online, we'd like to talk to you.
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) Pathways Intern Program is designed to attract students in a wide variety of educational institutions (high school, home-school programs, vocational and technical, undergraduate and graduate) with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. This program exposes students to jobs in the Federal civil service by providing meaningful developmental work at the beginning of their career, before their career paths are fully established. This vacancy is established to meet hiring needs for the summer 2017 session.
Selectee will work shift 1 and have a tour of duty of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All positions will be offered at the step 1 of the salary chart:
Salary for Washington, DC area: $28,886.00 - $47,171.00
Salary for Chicago, IL area: $28,829.00 - $47,078.00
Salary for Seattle, WA area: $28,236.00 - $46,109.00
Salary for Columbus, OH area: $26,929.00 - $43,975.00
03/27/2017 to 03/31/2017
$26,929 - $47,171 per year
PG 03 - 05
Not required
No
Summer - Summer NTE 09/01/2017
Full-time - Full Time
05
No
17-1928481-TM
466557300
Assists staff and supervisor in conducting management functions. At the direction of the supervisor and with assistance from staff, the student develops and coordinates, a variety of basic/routine reports, staff actions, correspondence, and other related actions. Assigned tasks are to increase the students' knowledge and function of program support and provide a general familiarity with governing policies, procedures and regulations.
Business Units participating in the 2017 Summer Program include:
Publication & Information Sales - Responsible for marketing the products of the Sales Program, and serve as customer service representatives GPO customers. Location of position - Washington D.C.
Publication & Information Sales - Responsible for the distribution of various materials to GPO customers. Location of position - Laurel Maryland
Information Technology & Systems Responsible for provide innovative, timely, and reliable information technology (IT) to support and enhance GPO's role in Keeping America Informed. Location of position Washington, D.C.
Plant Operations Publishes essential government documents such as the legislative documents to include: bills, hearings and reports; manages and maintains agency buildings, machinery and equipment to provide a productive and safe working environment for employees. Location of position Washington, D.C.
Human Capital Office, Medical Unit - Responsible for providing a variety of medical services for GPO employees. Services include: development and delivery of programs initiatives on-site and e-based training, briefings, one-on-one career counseling. Location of position Washington, D.C.
Human Capital Office Workforce Development, Education, and Training (WDET) - Responsible for providing training for GPO employees. Services include: development and delivery of programs initiatives on-site and e-based training, briefings, one-on-one career counseling. Location of position - Washington, D.C.
Human Capital Office, Operations Division Responsible for recommending appropriate recruitment sources, job market availability, and appointment flexibility to supervisors in meeting their specific employment needs for both external and internal placement activities. Provide technical knowledge in the application of principles, practices and techniques of human resources recruitment, examination, selection and placement. Location of position Washington, D.C.
Safety - Responsible for conducting safety and health inspections, various protection surveys, providing inquiry into workplace accidents, provides safety and health training, conducts safety consultations, and investigates employee reports of hazardous or unsafe conditions as well as accidents resulting in lost time. Location of Position Washington, D.C.
Customer Services Agency Procurement Services Responsible for procurement of all types of printing and publishing products. Collaborates with Federal agencies customers to define requirements and utilize a variety of contracting methods to process high volumes of orders. Location of Positions Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Seattle, WA, and Washington, D.C.
Customer Services Technical Resource Center Responsible for coordinating with agency customers to meet a wide variety of their publishing needs. Location of Position Washington, D.C.
Office of Finance - Provides accurate and reliable financial, cost and performance information; provides analysis and insight about the financial implications of business decisions and the impact of those decisions on the achievement of agency goals and objectives. Location: Washington, D.C.
NOTE: Consideration will only be given for two (2) Business Units where you would like to work.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENT:
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the Pathways Summer Program at GPO, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
GRADE- LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
PG-3: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study in an accredited institution.
PG-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree in an accredited institution.
PG-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement Friday, March 31, 2017.
All degrees will be accepted. Degrees in the following categories, are preferred but not required:
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Government paid housing is not available.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your application. You application includes your:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail. Applications of qualified candidates will be distributed to hiring managers following the review of all applications. Hiring managers will contact only those students in which they are interested in interviewing directly. Interviews will be conducted by the hiring managers.
Students must submit all required documentation during the application process to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you meet the qualifications listed above AND you submit the required transcript/enrollment information to support your eligibility and qualifications, you will be further evaluated for positions within the business units for which you indicate interest. You will indicate these areas of interest by completing the Occupational Questionnaire (see "How to Apply" Section).
Veterans' Preference applies in the recruitment and hiring procedures for Interns under the Pathways program.
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 provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume and 3) Transcript and any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
The completed Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 31, 2017.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational 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 http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1928481. Fax your documents to .
NOTE: 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.
If you cannot apply online, please follow the instructions listed below:
If you are using the fax method to submit your application, you should retain a copy of the fax confirmation sheet and verify that your application was received by contacting the Specialist listed in the vacancy before Friday, March 31, 2017.
After a review of your resume, required documents and occupational questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your application status. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
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/466557300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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