Incumbent works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, located on the shore of the Lower Columbia River, ten miles downstream from the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. The refuge was established along with three other refuges in the Lower Columbia River of Washington (Pierce, Franz Lake, and Steigerwald Lake) to secure vital winter habitat for Dusky Canada geese, stately sandhill cranes, and other wintering waterfowl. The 5,217 acre refuge contains a mosaic of riverine flood plain habitat, intensively managed seasonal and permanent wetlands, and agricultural lands. Shorebirds, and a great variety of songbirds stop at the refuge during spring and fall migrations. Ridgefield Refuge contains the historic Cathlapotle town site, which was visited by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806, and is one of the best-preserved Native American sites in the Northwest United States today.
The Intern Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. The Intern will provide office automation and clerical support duties for the supervisor and the staff of the office assigned.
To be considered for this position, you must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled); or an awardee of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93–842. For additional information, see "qualifications" section of this announcement.
Summary
Incumbent works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, located on the shore of the Lower Columbia River, ten miles downstream from the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. The refuge was established along with three other refuges in the Lower Columbia River of Washington (Pierce, Franz Lake, and Steigerwald Lake) to secure vital winter habitat for Dusky Canada geese, stately sandhill cranes, and other wintering waterfowl. The 5,217 acre refuge contains a mosaic of riverine flood plain habitat, intensively managed seasonal and permanent wetlands, and agricultural lands. Shorebirds, and a great variety of songbirds stop at the refuge during spring and fall migrations. Ridgefield Refuge contains the historic Cathlapotle town site, which was visited by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806, and is one of the best-preserved Native American sites in the Northwest United States today.
The Intern Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. The Intern will provide office automation and clerical support duties for the supervisor and the staff of the office assigned.
To be considered for this position, you must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled); or an awardee of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93–842. For additional information, see "qualifications" section of this announcement.
The student will be required to perform and/or receive instruction to perform the following duties:
Uses a personal computer or computer terminal with varied keyboard procedures to type a wide variety of materials involving different forms, formats, arrangements, preparation, and processing procedures. Develops correspondence from brief instructions as to content or by adapting previously prepared material. Compiles data for preparation and typing of assigned reports, completion of forms or other materials as may relate to work request. Uses automation software to prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc.
Responsibilities include selection and application of appropriate procedures, correct abbreviations, spelling, grammar, punctuation, assembly of attachments, and other related clerical processes. Proofreads work typed personally or by others. Arranges necessary reproduction.
Performs duties to maintain a smooth flow of work which may include the following: making travel arrangements, obtaining office supplies, compiling/maintaining working/reference aids or records, maintaining status records of assignments, and workload.
Performs tasks involving duplication and faxing. Files correspondence, varied reports and records, and maintains file directives, administrative and/or technical guides/references, and office materials or publications as required. Locates and assembles requested materials and carries out records disposition.
Operates suspense system to monitor and control timely input and completion. Reports problems of meeting suspense requirements and requests extensions or advises of delays.
Receives visitors and telephone callers. Refers to requested person or function or determines the person appropriate to handle the contact. Provides readily known or available non-technical information, e.g., functional assignments or locations of individuals, status of suspense items, administrative procedures, etc. Takes and refers messages.
Transcripts required with application (See How to Apply)
Moderate Risk Background Investigation
This position does not allow for non-competitive conversion eligibility
All qualifying education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You can verify accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign Education: You can receive credit for education earned outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution, or that full credit has been given by an accredited institution in the United States. For more information, see http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
It is your responsibility to provide evidence that educational provisions are met when applying.
Qualifications
You must meet all qualification requirements outlined in this vacancy by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the student enrollment requirements of this position, you must meet one of the minimum qualifications below in order to be considered.
a. Possess at least one year of general experience in progressively
responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the office automation and clerical support knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties
of this position.
b. Possess at least 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an
associate's degree.
Education
EDUCATION
To be considered for this position, you must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled); or an awardee of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93–842.
- Online degree programs and online courses are creditable towards meeting the half-time enrollment requirement. - For a certificate program to be eligible under Pathways, it must be equivalent to at least one academic year of study. - You do not need to be enrolled at least half-time during the summer months if you are enrolled for courses in the upcoming fall term/semester on at least a half-time basis. - The requirement to be enrolled at least half-time is waived if you are in your final term/semester immediately preceding graduation, and you require less than a half-time academic course load to complete your degree requirements.
Qualifying Educational Institution means:
(1) A public high school whose curriculum has been approved by a State or local governing body, a private school that provides secondary education as determined under State law, or a homeschool that is allowed to operate in a State; and
(2) Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: (i) A technical or vocational school; (ii) A 2-year or 4-year college or university; (iii) A graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or (iv) A post-secondary homeschool curriculum.
Additional information
This appointment does not confer eligibility
to be non-competitively converted to a term,
career or career-conditional appointment in
the competitive service.
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.
Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information, visit Leave Administration.
You will earn Social Security credit while working with the government.
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 will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Your evaluation will be based on a review of your complete application package and the extent to which your responses to the Questionnaire relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
You will be placed in one of three categories: Qualified: Meets minimum qualifications established for the position, but fails to meet the benchmark definition for the Well Qualified category Well Qualified: Demonstrates overall competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. Best Qualified: Demonstrates high proficiency and comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.
Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.
Note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your application is incomplete, you will be rated ineligible or not qualified.
Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans' preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable 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-9 grade level or higher.
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.
Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information, visit Leave Administration.
You will earn Social Security credit while working with the government.
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.
Ensure your application materials DO NOT contain photograph(s). For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
1. Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk 2. Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. 3. Transcripts. Copies are acceptable but, if selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts. 4. If claiming veteran's preference, proof of eligibility (Member 4 copy of DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA letter, as appropriate); See http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the Occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use this cover page and provide the required information. The vacancy ID is 1989260. 2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on close date to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit via fax: 1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax your completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 478-757-3144.
If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date. If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online help at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov. If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the phone number or email address listed below and reference R1-17-1989260-RR-DE.
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 complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. Your complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) Wednesday, August 09, 2017.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon
911 NE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Next steps
After you've successfully submitted the online Occupational Questionnaire, you will automatically receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt. After the vacancy closes, your application will be reviewed. Within approximately 10 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
REMINDER: It is your responsibility to maintain access to your e-mail account; undelivered e-mails may cause you to lose consideration or not receive information about your application. Be sure to include your full name and vacancy number (R1-17-1989260-RR-DE) in any inquiries regarding this job. Let us know if your contact information changes, or you decide you no longer wish to be considered for the position. If we're unable to contact you, or you do not respond to requests for information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Ensure your application materials DO NOT contain photograph(s). For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
1. Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk 2. Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. 3. Transcripts. Copies are acceptable but, if selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts. 4. If claiming veteran's preference, proof of eligibility (Member 4 copy of DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA letter, as appropriate); See http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the Occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use this cover page and provide the required information. The vacancy ID is 1989260. 2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on close date to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit via fax: 1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax your completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 478-757-3144.
If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date. If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online help at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov. If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the phone number or email address listed below and reference R1-17-1989260-RR-DE.
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 complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. Your complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) Wednesday, August 09, 2017.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon
911 NE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Next steps
After you've successfully submitted the online Occupational Questionnaire, you will automatically receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt. After the vacancy closes, your application will be reviewed. Within approximately 10 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
REMINDER: It is your responsibility to maintain access to your e-mail account; undelivered e-mails may cause you to lose consideration or not receive information about your application. Be sure to include your full name and vacancy number (R1-17-1989260-RR-DE) in any inquiries regarding this job. Let us know if your contact information changes, or you decide you no longer wish to be considered for the position. If we're unable to contact you, or you do not respond to requests for information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
