This position is located in Transmission Services (T) of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The position involves periods of pertinent formal education and periods of employment in the electronics engineering occupational field as a part of a formal student employment program. The incumbent will participate in the BPA engineering program and will complete rotational assignments in various organizations.
As a Student Trainee in the Electronics Engineering occupational field, you will complete periods of pertinent formal education and periods of employment as part of a formal student employment program. Work assignments during periods of employment include tasks which involve a varied and complex sequence of standardized or prescribed operations. Typical tasks may include you to assist with:
Perform a variety of tests in accordance with established methods.
Adjust and operate test equipment of proven reliability.
Apply standardized test procedures.
Record instrument readings.
Determine whether the test data fall within normal limits.
Determine the apparent causes of deviations in the test data resulting from equipment malfunctions, observational errors, and other causes.
Analyze and present data in accordance with established methods.
Extract data from a variety of prescribed but non-standardized sources.
Recognize errors which are readily apparent (e.g., misplaced decimal points and reversal of algebraic sign) but which require a limited knowledge of the subject matter.
Process the data according to well-defined methods and designated formulas using elementary algebra and geometry in addition to arithmetic.
Assemble, install, and maintain instruments and equipment.
Participate with engineers in meetings relating to the review of engineering elements of assigned projects.
Accompany engineers on field inspections of in-process and completed work.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel including overnight travel is required to various BPA locations for training. Travel will not exceed 30 days.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
PATHWAYS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be in good academic standing (GPA of a 2.0 or higher).
Must be enrolled in at least a half-time course load, as defined by your educational institution.
Must submit a copy of your current transcripts and/or letter of acceptance as proof of your enrollment. If selected, official transcripts/proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.
Your entire time as a Pathways Intern will be considered your probationary/trial period.
As a Pathways Intern you may have rotational assignments in various organizations.
As a Pathways Intern you are expected to work during your summer, winter and spring breaks unless otherwise coordinated with your manager.
PATHWAYS PROGRAM COMPLETION:
BPA has the option to convert an intern to a permanent position upon program completion. This is not automatic nor guaranteed. It is at the discretion of the employing office. Interns may be converted to the GS level qualified for at the time of conversion. To be eligible for conversion, an intern must:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the internship program before completion of their educational program/degree.
Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standards for the position to which the intern will be converted Electronics Engineering Series, 0855.
Meet requirements as specified in the Participant's Agreement,
Perform their job successfully and be recommended by the organization to a permanent position.
Relocation may be authorized with conversion.
Qualifications
GS-04: To qualify, you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study OR an associate's degree. (1 full academic year is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. You must submit a copy of your current transcripts for verification.)
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Although not required your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies (KSACs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you should describe in your application how your past work experience or educational course work demonstrates that you possess the KSACs identified below.
(A) Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design, analysis, test, fabrication, or verification of analog or digital electronic systems.
(B) Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail.
(C) Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
(D) Knowledge of Standards: Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.
(E) Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
(F) Teamwork: Fosters commitment and team spirit; encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; manages group processes; works with others to achieve goals.
(G) Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
DO NOT EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS. Application documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Education
Your educational goals must include obtaining a professional degree in Electrical Engineering.
You must submit a copy of your current transcripts if you are currently enrolled or letter of acceptance with your application for proof of education and/or enrollment.
PLEASE NOTE: This internship will start in May/June 2019 and you must be a current student at that time. If you graduate before May/June 2019 you will not be eligible for this Pathways Internship, unless you are pursuing further education in which you will need to provide proof of enrollment or acceptance into a degree or certificate seeking program with your application.
EDUCATION:
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Additional information
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet minimum qualifications, as described above. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for review and consideration. Veterans preference does apply and preference eligibles will be placed ahead of non-preference eligibles when referred to hiring managers.
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If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy:Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.
Veterans:veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
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.
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
Academic Degree Training Program: Transmission Services Student Board has identified an academic degree training program plan for Pathways Engineering Interns as a part of BPA's overall coordinated program to provide employees effective education and training to improve performance and accomplish strategic goals. Transmission may pay up to $8,000 per academic year for approved undergraduate interns and up to $10,000 per year for approved graduate interns as reimbursement for courses covered under the program leading to a degree. Prior to beginning training, candidates selected to participate will be required to sign a service agreement to continue working with BPA upon conversion. The length of the service agreement is contingent upon the length of the training period and the total amount of reimbursed tuition, fees and books.
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.
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