This is a remote SUMMER 2021 internship position. The National Credit Union Administration is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for exciting internship positions. The Pathways Summer Intern Program provides paid work experiences for students to work in the communications, policy, business and other fields.
These positions are temporary, not to exceed 90 days. In rare and unusual circumstances, this position may be extended or non-competitively converted to a permanent position.
Summary
This is a remote SUMMER 2021 internship position. The National Credit Union Administration is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for exciting internship positions. The Pathways Summer Intern Program provides paid work experiences for students to work in the communications, policy, business and other fields.
These positions are temporary, not to exceed 90 days. In rare and unusual circumstances, this position may be extended or non-competitively converted to a permanent position.
The incumbent of this position will serve as a Student Trainee (IT-Cyber Security) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
As a Student Trainee (IT Cybersecurity), you will:
Perform a variety of duties in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Assurance, and Cybersecurity.
Work assignments are designed to provide the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and actual work experience in the field.
Assignments which require limited specialized education or training background are designed to provide familiarization with the practical application of the principles, concepts, work processes, methods, techniques, regulations, reference materials, procedures, and fundamental technical aspects of Computer Science/Programming and Information Management in general.
Perform a variety of duties in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Assurance, and Cybersecurity.
Work assignments are designed to provide the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and actual work experience in the field.
Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
Must be in good academic standing.
Transcripts must be submitted to support your educational claims.
Transcripts much show a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Qualifications
To qualify for the NCUA Pathways Summer Intern Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a degree or certificate.
At the time of application, applicant must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If selected, applicant must provide proof of continuing education through either the summer or fall 2021 semesters.
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of semester/quarter hours.
Transcripts much show a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
If you are a student veteran, complete the questionnaire and submit required documentation as described in the "Required Documents" section.
You must meet the education and eligibility requirements for this position by the start date. Official transcripts must be obtained prior to start date in order to verify that education requirements have been met.
Education
CU-04: Completion of two years post-high school education (60 semester hours, 90 quarters hours, or equivalent).
At the time of application, all applicants must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program and provide transcripts to support all educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies at time of application to this announcement, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they must include course names and the number of semester/quarter hours. If you are currently enrolled but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must provide proof of continuing education, such as an acceptance letter as part of your application.
If selected for this position, you must provide proof of continuing education through either the summer or fall 2021 semesters and official copies of your transcripts must be sent to and received by the NCUA prior to your employment start date.
All education must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
Additional Appointment Information:
The 2021 Pathways Summer Intern Program will be held remotely this year and interns will not be required to travel to the Central Office in Alexandria, VA.
This position is not eligible for health benefits and life insurance. Students are eligible to earn four hours of annual leave and four hours of sick leave per pay period.
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
SALARY: The hourly salary range shown is NCUA's National Pay Rate (NPR) which includes a locality rate of 16.32% for the Rest of the U.S. (RUS) geographical area. Actual hourly salary will be determined upon the location of the selectee and the applicable locality pay, per the NCUA's CU pay table. The 2021 locality rates, by location, can be found on the NCUA Careers webpage under the Salary Information section.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/.
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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.
First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement.
Second, if you have a complete application package, your transcripts will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications (see "Qualification and Evaluations" section).
Candidates who meet the qualification requirements will be referred in an unranked order by preference status. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11042036.
If you are found ineligible for the position:
You will receive an email message notifying you of your ineligibility.
Your USAJOBS account will be updated to reflect your ineligibility for the position.
You will not be considered further for the position.
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.
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.
TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit copies of your college transcript(s) for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before you begin employment with NCUA. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. Transcripts must be legible and possess the name of the educational institution; you will be asked to submit official transcripts upon selection before you begin employment with the NCUA.
Enrollment Verification:You must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If your transcripts do not show enrollment for the current semester/quarter, you must submit proof of enrollment (e.g., letter from the registrar's office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution) showing enrollment or intended enrollment of not less than a half time basis as defined by the academic institution. If you are currently enrolled, but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must provide proof of continuing education, such as an acceptance letter as part of your application.
VETERANS: You must submit a copy of your Veteran's Documentation DD-214 (Member 4 copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service), VA letter, SF-15.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
College transcript(s) - either unofficial or official
Proof of continuing education, if applicable.
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans.
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 apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section below.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 03/12/2021 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit copies of your college transcript(s) for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before you begin employment with NCUA. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. Transcripts must be legible and possess the name of the educational institution; you will be asked to submit official transcripts upon selection before you begin employment with the NCUA.
Enrollment Verification:You must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If your transcripts do not show enrollment for the current semester/quarter, you must submit proof of enrollment (e.g., letter from the registrar's office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution) showing enrollment or intended enrollment of not less than a half time basis as defined by the academic institution. If you are currently enrolled, but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must provide proof of continuing education, such as an acceptance letter as part of your application.
VETERANS: You must submit a copy of your Veteran's Documentation DD-214 (Member 4 copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service), VA letter, SF-15.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
College transcript(s) - either unofficial or official
Proof of continuing education, if applicable.
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans.
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 apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section below.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 03/12/2021 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
