This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566477200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic student to join the team and gain valuable work experience as Student Trainee (Budget).
This position is part of the BLM Alaska, Bureau of Land Management in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about locations within Alaska can be found at: https://dcra-cdo-dcced.opendata.arcgis.com/
This is a Career/Indefinite Internship position.
04/24/2020 to 05/26/2020
$34,901 - $93,056 per year
GS 4
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Internships
Part-time - 20 Hours per week
Excepted
11
No
No
BLMAK-20-10727776-AV
566477200
All students who are accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, including preference eligibles (veterans) meeting this criteria.
As a Student Trainee (Budget) you will:
**THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN REOPENED AND AMENDED; PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY**Applicants who previously applied do not need to apply again to be considered, but may take this opportunity to update information/resume/responses or submit required documentation outlined in the vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Be a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is currently enrolled at least half-time in a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) seeking program in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school.
Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher.
Be at least 18 years of age or older for an arduous or hazardous duty position.
In order to assess you meet a qualified status for this position and to refer you to the hiring manager, the agency must be able to determine that you meet the qualifications based on completed education, specialized experience, and/or both - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the job. Your eligibility and qualifications status will be based on a human resources assessment conducted using qualification standards, your responses to the job-related questions, information provided in your resume, and required supporting documents (see the Required Documents section). Veteran's preference applies to the selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. The examination and selection of applicants will be made in accordance with requirements of the 5 CFR Part 302
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume. If you meet qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.In addition to the online application (Resume - 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, and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the all of the following forms:
1. Verification of Enrollment: Copy of all your transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. educational institution. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process, but prior to appointment the official transcript(s) will be required.
2. Letter from your accredited U.S. educational institution that verifies/reflects: (1) the degree/diploma/certificate program in which you are enrolled; (2) you are enrolled at least half-time (as defined by the educational institution), and (3) your anticipated graduation date. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education.
If applicable: Veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veteran's preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide. You may request copies of your DD-214 by calling 1-800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833 or online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/.
- For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
- For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, VA Letter and the required documentation.
- Certification In Lieu of DD-214: Active duty service members claiming veteran's preference may submit a 'certification' when applying for Federal jobs (Chapter 21 of Title 5 U. S. C Section 2108a). The 'certification' is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Prior to appointment, agencies must verify the service member is eligible for veteran's preference in accordance with 5 U. S. C. 2108, unless the service member is appointed under the provisions of 5 U. S. C. 5534a, Dual employment and pay during terminal leave from uniformed services.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
Hard copy application materials, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application. If the required documents are not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete.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.
You will be notified of your status of your application as the qualification review process is conducted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566477200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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