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Reclamation is seeking an entry level Intern-indefinite looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience as a Human Resources student trainee. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
This opportunity is intended for (but not limited to) students who are pursuing a degree path, courses, or have the career goal of employment in the field of Human Resources.
This position is expected to be converted to a Human Resources Assistant (GS-0203) at the GS-04 grade level, which may lead to further promotion potential.
This is a career development opportunity in the excepted service under the Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Internship Program. It is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers. The candidate selected to fill the position will be required to complete a Participant Agreement that spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticpiated date for completing educational requirements related to the full performance grade level of the position.
Location: Great Plains Regional Office, Human Resources Group, HR Systems and Support, Billings, MT. The position is located in Billings, Montana. Work will be performed in and around the area.
For living conditions go to: www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by DOI. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty at the location designated will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Additional vacancies may be filled as needs of the agency warrant.
04/07/2017 to 04/21/2017
$12.53 - $16.29 per hour
GS 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for this position.
No
Internships - Intern-indefinite positions are expected to last the duration of the student's academic attendance.
Full-time - Full-Time or Part-Time. Expected to work at least 20 hours per week.
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467442700
-Receives and refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate co-workers. Provides routine, non-technical information on personnel matters.
-Processes payroll documents such as direct deposits, W-4s, FEHB, FEGLI. Scans, files, and verifies for accuracy documents in employees Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). Prepares service certificates and frames.
-Performs a wide variety of interrelated HR support work for multiple HR Specialists. Researches HR online resources to provide documentation to specialist.
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:
-You must be able to report to work at Billings, MT.
- Be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of appointment;
- Be a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is currently enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution;
- Be in good academic standing as defined by the school they are attending (generally GPA of 2.0 or higher);
- Maintain at least a half-time course load as defined by your educational institution while serving in this position;
- Graduate no later than December 2018;
- Provide official transcripts at appointment and at end of each semester/quarter;
- Expected to work at least 20 hours/week minimum year round, and may work 40 hours/week during breaks from school.
**All Interns must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of the appointment. In addition, they must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
---Individuals serving in Intern-indefinite appointments may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program but conversion is neither promised nor guaranteed. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, the Intern must also:
- Be a U.S. Citizen;
- Complete at least 640 hours of trainee work experience under the Internship Program;
- Complete an Associate degree or certificate requirements;
- Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted;
- Meet all agency and program specific requirements as specified in their individual Participant Agreement**;
- Perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations; and
- Be recommended for conversion by management.
**Failure to sign or comply with the Pathways Program Participant Agreement may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment. The Participant Agreement spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements of the trainee position's full performance grade level.
While candidates are not required to have a college major in Human Resources at the application stage, in order to be converted, individuals must meet the education requirements of the Pathways Program (see Requirements section). This means, for conversion to the full performance GS-04 level Human Resources position, the student must have completed all of the necessary course work requirements for an Associate degree. The degree of specialization in this field must satisfy, on graduation, the specific requirements as listed in the qualification standard for Human Resources positions. You may review the qualification requirements at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For further information visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
-For more information about the Pathways Internship program please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
-Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
-The entire period served as an Intern-indefinite is creditable toward completion of the required probationary period for initial appointment to a position in the competitive service. Prior Federal civilian service is credited toward the completion of the required probationary period in the same manner as prescribed in 5 CFR 315.802.
-The incumbent of this position is expected to work at least 20 hours/week minimum year round and may work 40 hours/week (full-time) during school breaks in order to obtain the required 640 trainee work hours.
-Operation of a Government vehicle may be required. A valid State Driver's license is desired, however, a lack of one can be accomodated.
-Tuition assistance may be available with written agreement to continue employment with Federal government for a specified period of time after graduation.
-This position has been designated as a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) position. This requires a higher-level MBI investigation. This investigation will include a background search of your employment, law enforcement, and credit/financial records. You must successfully obtain and maintain this investigation level as a condition of employment. You will be required to undergo and successfully pass a reinvestigation of your background every 5 years.
-You may be required to complete a 'Declaration of Federal Employment' (OF-306), prior to appointment to determine your suitability for a security clearance. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for non-selection or dismissal and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
-Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For more information visit: www.sss.gov
-Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
After the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your application/resume will be made to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements of the job. Your eligibility and qualification status will be based on an assessment conducted using qualification standards, your responses to job-related questions, information provided in your resume, and required supporting documents, if applicable (see the Required Documents section). Veteran's preference applies to the selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. The examination and selection of applicants will be made in accordance with the requirements of 5 CFR 302.
Eligible, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official in an unranked order by preference status: (1) Preference eligible having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more(CPS and CP); (2) Other preference eligibles (XP); (3) Applicants eligible for 5-point veteran's preference (TP); and (4) Applicants not eligible for veteran's preference (NV). The duties of the position align with the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position:
1) Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
2) Effective use of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting for accuracy in a variety of document preparation, including official correspondence and internal process notation.
3) Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs effectively, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and a variety of web based applications and databases.
Applicant’s answers to questions will be verified against information in online resume. Be sure resume clearly supports responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position. Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants who exaggerate or falsify their experience and/or education may be removed from employment consideration.
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To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment/education, i.e. from and to month/day/year and hours spent each week in the activity/work/education), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
1. TRANSCRIPT(S): All applicants MUST furnish a copy of your college transcript(s). If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.
2. DOCUMENTATION TO SHOW PATHWAYS STUDENT ELIGIBILITY. You must show evidence such as a letter from your accredited U.S. educational institution that verifies:
-- you are or have been accepted for enrollment;
-- the degree/diploma/certification program in which you are enrolled;
-- that you are enrolled at least half-time (as defined by the school);
-- number of semester/quarter hours or class schedule for next semester/quarter;
-- your anticipated graduation date;
Please note: Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.
3. DD-214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY, if applicable: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and the type of preference you are claiming should be included on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
-- For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
-- For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.
--For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
-CTAP/ICTAP, if applicable: Provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, documentation of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective placement factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
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.
Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button on the right side of any page.
This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/hireme.html
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile - instructions provided during the online application process. In addition, you may E-mail your supporting documentation to gphireme@usbr.gov; fax directly to the HR Office at 406-247-7875; mail to P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900; OR hand-deliver to 2021 4th Avenue North, Room 109, Billings, MT. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. Candidates are advised to make no irrevocable employment decisions based on receiving a tentative job offer. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation, by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467442700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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