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The Pathways Student Internship Program provides students currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in civil service agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to gain experience and knowledge while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service.
Tinker Air Force Base plays a key role in managing and maintaining the sophisticated weapon systems that keep America's air defenses strong. Whatever your background or expertise, you will find rewarding career opportunities at Tinker AFB where a highly skilled workforce of more than 24,000 civilians and military personnel work together to complete the Air Force mission.
The primary purpose of these positions is to develop and perform the skills needed in a variety of Federal Wage System positions which support Tinker's maintenance, repair and overhaul, and production efforts in support of the war fighter. The actual duties of each position depend on the area of study, the candidate's interest in a particular vocation, or the needs of the organization.
New appointments shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise. This register is being established and may be used to fill:
(A) Full or part-time positions on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period (with option of extension per needs of the Organization
(B) Full or part-time positions for an indefinite period to complete an educational requirement
(C) Full or part-time summer positions not to exceed 30 September 2018.
CUT-OFF DATE: Complete application packages processed by the first cut-off date of 30 MARCH 2018 may be rated and receive first consideration for employment. If your application is submitted and processed after this date, you will receive consideration on an "as needed basis"
Upon completion of the Pathways Internship requirements, you may be non-competitively converted to a term or permanent appointment, dependent upon the requirements of the Organization.
03/14/2018 to 06/01/2018
$26,587 - $65,778 per year
GS 3 - 9
Many vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-Time
No
AFMC-10163306-0899-9V-MS
493918100
PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions require a specific degree or coursework such as engineers, contract specialists, financial management, etc.; interns appointed to these positions are required to be graduated from or enrolled in a directly related degree program/curriculum in accordance with their participant agreement.
CURRENT STUDENTS: At the time of application, Student Interns are required TO BE ENROLLED or HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a FULL OR HALF-TIME basis. NOTE: Copies of your transcripts and a current proof of enrollment letter are required at the time of application to be considered for this program. The enrollment letter can be obtained from your school.
All certificates and official transcripts will be required at the time of selection.
Job requirements as a Student Intern:
· Sign a Participant Agreement
· Attend school while working at Tinker AFB
· Work part-time or full-time while attending school
· Commute daily to work at Tinker AFB
· Complete 640 hours of OJT while attending school
To be eligible for conversion, Student Interns must:
· Complete 640 hours of work experience (On-The-Job Training) acquired through the Internship Program
· Complete and obtain degree or certificate/licensing requirements
· Meet qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted
· Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the signed Participant's Agreement
· Demonstrate successful job performance
Program Completion and Conversion Requirements: Current Student Interns may be converted to a permanent position, or term position lasting 1-4 years, within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
This is a Pathways Student Internship opportunity which offers valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. This is your opportunity to begin a successful Federal civilian career with the United States Air Force. As an Intern, you will be given the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to pursue a successful career with the US Air Force and upon completing your degree and meeting conversion eligibility requirements, be eligible for placement in a permanent position. However, it is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee you will be offered a permanent position. The length of Internship is normally two years or when you complete your academic program and degree requirements.
This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment
The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.
Interns may work part-time or full-time schedules
U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S. CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: There is no U. S. citizenship requirement to participate in the Pathways Programs; HOWEVER, U. S. citizenship is a requirement for conversion to the competitive service via a term or permanent appointment.
**Non-U.S. citizens may apply to the Pathways Internship Program as current students or recent graduates and be employed, however, the student must have been lawfully admitted into the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen for positions that require security clearances.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Interns may be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of degree requirements, IF they:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/01/2018
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10163306
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 10163306
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Additional information for Interns selected and assigned to the 76th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG) on Tinker Air Force base: 76th SMXG brings a broad scope of systems engineering and software sustainment expertise and capability to the Department of Defense. As the largest Engineering organization on Tinker Air Force base, the 76th SMXG provides software, hardware, and engineering support solutions on a variety of Air Force weapon systems and platforms.
The eight-week summer pathways program for 1st year Interns at 76th SMXG consists of:
1) Training rotations through every division in SMXG
2) Individual and team projects in the areas of electronics and software design
3) Job shadowing and mentorship opportunities
4) Career development workshops
5) Leadership speaker series
6) STEM camps for 4th to 8th grades in the larger Oklahoma City area.
7) Guided tours of facilities and labs at Tinker Air Force Base
Areas of focus for training during the summer program:
1) Test Program Set (TPS) development cycle which includes circuit analysis, hardware design, software design and troubleshooting
2) Agile with Scrum process
3) Overview of Android IDE, Java programming language, and XML interfacing
4) Linux development environment and command-line processing
5) C++ Programming
6) High performance computing
7) Overview of the software development process (CMMI)
NOTE: Other Organizations may not have the same training/program requirements as listed above.
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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 do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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/493918100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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