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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). We help Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector 401(k) plans.
Mission - Our Core Purpose: Administer the TSP solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries
Core Values - Participant-Focused, Integrity, Collaboration
The FRTIB is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Pathways Summer Interns (Student Trainee - Administrative).
Position(s) will be filled under the Pathways Internship Program. This is a summer position(s) not to exceed September 30, 2018. Internships start in May 2018.
The vacancy announcement will be open from 03/12/2018 to 03/16/2018 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
03/12/2018 to 03/16/2018
$33,172 - $43,119 per year
GS 4
Not required
No
Summer - NTE September 30, 2018
Full-Time
4
No
DE-10155316-18-KP
493619800
As a Pathways Summer Intern you will perform work in connection with the assignments and projects of the office to which you are assigned. Typical work assignments may include the following:
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
UNDER GRADUATE EDUCATION: For undergraduate level education, successfully completed education is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semesters hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
FRTIB offers a monthly transit subsidy for a portion of your commuting costs to help defray the commuting costs of employees who use mass transportation, including commuter bus, Metrorail, Metrobus, or commuter rail systems;
FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station Metro Station.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Candidates will be evaluated based solely on basic eligibility requirements using OPM Qualification standards. Candidates who meet the qualification requirements will be referred in an unranked order by preference status.
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit documentation described in the "Required Documents" section. For more information regarding veteran's preference please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documents, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you may be excluded from further consideration for this position.
1. Resume (Please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. If you submit multiple resumes, your latest resume submission is the one that will be used.
2. Responses to questionnaire.
3. School Transcripts: Applicants must submit an official or unofficial transcript. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at minimum, the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and overall GPA. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to an official job offer.
4. DD-214 - If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, MEMBER 4 copy, If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
5. VA Letter and SF-15 - If you are claiming Veteran's Preference based on a Compensable Disability, you must submit documentation: such as the adjudicated SF-15, final VA letter including percentage (please do not include letter from VA noting specific private medical information).
Failure to submit all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating.
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 preview this questionnaire, click on the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10155316
You must apply through the USA jobs on-line job application system, complete the occupational questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2018 to receive consideration.
* 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 03/16/2018.
* 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.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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.
Applicants please note: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit additional documentation from what is being requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your resume:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If you meet the eligibility requirements, your application will be referred for further review. You may be contacted for a possible interview. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJobs profile.
Once this process has been completed, you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). Please allow at least 4-6 weeks after the vacancy has closed to inquire about the status of your application.
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/493619800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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