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These are summer internship positions with anticipated entry on duty date is May 2022, dependent on candidate's academic calendar. These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the El Portal Administrative Area in the Design & Engineering Branch of the Facilities Management Division.
Note the full performance level is either a GS-04 or GS-05 based on selection. You must apply for each grade(s) you wish to be considered for.
01/28/2022 to 02/11/2022
$15.47 - $17.31 per hour
GS 4 - 5
4 vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 6 months
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
PW-1549-YOSE-22-11365068-DE
633887100
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Pathways Internship Eligibles - Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 and above) and enrolled on at least a half time basis.
Anticipated entry on duty date is around May 2022, but is dependent on candidate's academic calendar. Employment is for the summer of 2022 only, consisting of a minimum of 12 weeks up to a maximum of 6 months. However, an extension of the appointment to a period not-to-exceed one year may be possible, without further competition, when the student intern remains eligible for the program.
Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. These positions are geared towards individuals interested in the engineering and construction of infrastructure projects of varying types. Under supervision and with guidance from park engineering and project management staff, the incumbent will learn about and assist with performing the following duties:
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school. Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester. Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Open to the first 125 applicants or until 02/11/2022 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year but may be extended each year without further competition, if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available.
Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Agreement which specifies the conditions of your employment as we've indicated in this job announcement. You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. To verify that you do, we will require proof of your continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout your internship. Failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment.
Seasonal Housing: Available housing is typically a shared, partially furnished (beds, dressers, and living room furniture) apartment in the community of El Portal, a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the work location. Seasonal park housing typically consists of 2-3 bedrooms units, with two people assigned to each bedroom, and shared bathroom, kitchen, and living areas. There is heating and air-conditioning, but no television. Internet is not provided and may not be available. Available housing units may include tent cabins, mobile homes, apartments, or traditional houses and housing/rooms will likely be shared with other employees, interns, volunteers, etc. Units may be rustic, located in wilderness areas, with few if any modern conveniences. Pets (other than service pets) and overnight guests are not allowed; units are to house assigned employees only.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; and, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
Working Conditions: The work environment is comprised of the conventional office with periodic travel to project sites. The work involves moderate risk and exposure to moving equipment or machines, engine exhaust,
associated high levels of noise, and outdoor weather conditions involving exposure to cold/hot, rain/sun,
and a variety of other park conditions/features such as streams, rivers, or other bodies of water. Safety
precautions may be required such as hard hats and steel toed boots.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and the minimum qualification requirements for this job.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/11/2022:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/11/2022. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/633887100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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