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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This is a temporary position. In order to be eligible to receive consideration for this position, you must be able to: (1) report to the duty station location listed in this vacancy announcement, if selected; and (2) be available to work the schedule identified.
The work schedule may be adjusted during school breaks and the summer period.
This position is located in Ithaca, NY and will be for the SUMMER.
Salary NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
GS-03: $12.53 (Step 01) to $16.29 (Step 10)|
GS-04: $14.07 (Step 01) to $18.28 (Step 10)
The full performance level of this position will be set at the grade level at which you are selected.
What are the Eligibility Requirements?
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program:
04/14/2017 to 04/24/2017
$12.53 - $18.28 per hour
GS 03 - 04
Occasional travel - Occasional travel up to 8 days per month may be required.
No
Internships - Full-Time/Part-Time during the school year
Part-time - Pathways Internship Appointment Not-to-Exceed 1-Year,
04
No
PATH-2017-0156
467577400
The USGS New York Water Science Center is seeking associate, undergraduate and graduate level students working towards a degree in geosciences, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physical sciences, computer sciences, and life sciences to gain practical experience in hydrology.
As a Student Trainee (Hydrology) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of hydrology.
Duties include:
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis of Rating:
All applicants who meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official in veterans’ preference order.
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Required Documents
All applicants must submit the following documentation by the closing date of this job announcement to be considered:
-ALL TRANSCRIPTS (AA, BS, MS, PhD). You may submit official or unofficial transcripts.
-PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CURRENT SEMESTER. This may be documented on your official/unofficial transcripts, a course schedule, an acceptance letter from your university for future enrollment, or an official letter of enrollment from the university registrar’s office or a university counselor, as long as your enrollment for the current semester is clearly documented. If you do not provide proof of enrollment for the current semester, you will be disqualified from further consideration.
-If you are currently enrolled, but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of continuing education, such as an acceptance letter, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
-This proof may be faxed, mailed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.
Information for Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.
All documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
Required documents may be: 1) faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information"); 2) uploaded directly from your desktop; 3) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments; 4) hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467577400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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