All U.S. Citizens who have been accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, 1 year certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis with an anticipated graduation date after January 1, 2020; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and are in good academic standing.
Assist and support senior staff by requesting, researching and assembling appropriate information including drafting plans, outline agendas, schedules, briefing materials, meeting notes and presentations.
Assist in preparation and development of relevant high quality summaries, reports, memoranda, fact sheets, talking points, PowerPoint presentations and other materials.
Collects and inputs data using various MS Office applications.
Research and summarize background information including directives, policies, and other materials as required.
Answers and responds to visitor's questions, concerns and request for information about the role and function of the Internal Ombudsman office. Recognizes urgent requests for assistance and responds appropriately.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Qualifications
To qualify for this program, applicants must: (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree seeking program at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; (2) have a minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0; and (3) be in good academic standing.
Eligible applicants may qualify for grades based on education, experience, or a combination of education and experience. Education requirements are established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifying Experience
CG-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-06.
Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of the role, mission, and methods used by an organizational ombudsman; supporting employee engagement/workplace improvement programs and activities; research and analysis of data, directives, and policies for reports; utilization of software applications to create presentations, draft plans, outlines, agendas, schedules, briefing materials, meeting notes and reports; and technical support for visitors, conferences, events, and establishment/maintenance of files.
Education
CG-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with completion of a bachelor's degree. If utilizing SAA, you must submit your transcripts or proof of your national honor society membership.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
To qualify for SAA, applicants must have met one of the following: a. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
b. A grade-point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
c. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision.
d. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
Note: One full academic year of undergraduate is 30 semester hours. One full academic year of graduate/vocational/trades/technical/high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college/university/school. A certificate program must be a 1 year academic program if attending at a full-time status.
Additional information
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
All selectees must sign a Pathways Agreement.
To be eligible for conversion to the competitive service, you must complete 640 hours of work experience (up to 320 hours may be waived based on successful performance in the position and a 3.45 overall GPA); meet the OPM qualification standards for the target position; and meet the requirements of the FDIC Pathways Agreement. Service in the Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants must meet the qualifications as required below. Applicants must be in good academic standing with at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 GPA.
Your application package will be reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. The application package must include all required supporting documents (on-line assessment questionnaire, resume, and transcripts). If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements and have submitted all required documents, your application package may be forwarded to the selecting official for further review and consideration based on FDIC’s needs.
Qualified applicants who are eligible for veterans’ preference will have selection priority.
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.
Interns may be eligible for certain Federal employee benefits.
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.
1. A resume- with anticipated graduation date and degree/major
2. A copy of all college transcripts that you have attended and completed (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing the classes you are currently enrolled in as well as your overall cumulative GPA.
3. If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position. Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
4. A copy of Veteran’s Preference documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. Veterans should submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service (e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.) along with any other required documents.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of all college transcript (s) (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. For more information, click here.
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 begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources Service Center
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. A resume- with anticipated graduation date and degree/major
2. A copy of all college transcripts that you have attended and completed (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing the classes you are currently enrolled in as well as your overall cumulative GPA.
3. If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position. Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
4. A copy of Veteran’s Preference documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. Veterans should submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service (e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.) along with any other required documents.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of all college transcript (s) (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. For more information, click here.
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 begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources Service Center
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
