Clarification from the agency

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is recruiting for many vacancies in the CN-00/Series 0100, 0201 0301, 0343, 0501, 0570, 0950,0986, 1101, 1102, 1160, and 2210 Job Series.

Please note this is a public notice flyer - to apply to a Pathways position - please visit the CFPB's website at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/. If there are no positions listed indicated the use of Pathways, then CFPB is not actively recruiting using the programs within Pathways. Please check the website periodically, as the bureau regularly uses the programs to recruit students and recent graduates.

THIS IS NOT A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO CFPB PATHWAYS JOB OPPORTUNITIES MUST VISIT THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE, AND APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA THIS POSTING.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will accept applications for the Internship Program for interns in a variety of fields, which may include policy, administration, law, research, technology, finance, project management, and communications.

The salary stated above covers various locations across the U.S. Actual pay will vary depending on the duty location of the position filled.

• The salary stated above covers various locations across the U.S. Actual pay will vary depending on the duty location of the position filled.
• These are excepted appointments in the CFPB Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
• Employee may be subject to a probationary period.

Major Duties

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. You will serve as a Recent Graduate servicing in a development position receiving on-the-job training in technical aspects of CFPB's work. You may be assigned to various organizations within CFPB and will perform assignments under the close supervision of a higher level analyst.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Relevant experience and/or education (as noted on the CFPB website).
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student.
• You must apply on-line via the CFPB website.

When applying to this announcement on CFPB website, you will be required to submit transcripts and proof of enrollment.

CFPB Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements consistent with CFPB and the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled.

• The classification of the Recent Graduate positions (series and grade) will depend upon the field of study and level of course work of the candidate.
• Many CFPB positions have specific educational requirements, so we encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements.
• Qualification requirements depend on the job being filled.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications specific to the series and grade can be found on the CFPB JOBS WEBSITE.
• Current Students may apply up to 9 months prior to their graduation date.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Recent Graduate Program. Recent Graduates will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations.
• Recent Graduates must receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to their employment field.
• Recent Graduates serve a trial period for the duration of their excepted service appointment.
• Recent Graduates will be required to sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement. Applicants must provide documentation of completion within the previous 2 years of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
• Applicants who completed their educational program requirements after December 27, 2010 will have a full 2 years of eligibility beginning on the date the final regulations are effective July 10, 2012.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO CFPB PATHWAYS JOB OPPORTUNITIES MUST FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATHWAYS POSITIONS ON THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS POSTING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Candidates will be assessed either based solely on basic eligibility requirements or may include a qualitative rating of candidates. CFPB Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements consistent with the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. Veterans' preference applies to all selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with Part 302 of 5 CFR. If candidates are further evaluated using CFPB's category rating process, qualified veterans have absolute preference within the appropriate category.