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GATEWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - Student Trainee

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center, Resource Management Group, AJV-W60
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Summary

The position is part of a formal student employment program with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Gateway internship program provides for development and training to increase the student’s knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. This position is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Student Trainee, with focus on administrative and management support.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/17/2022 to 12/07/2022
Salary
$39,873 to - $78,542 per year

Salary includes a 28.28% locality for Des Moines, WA.

Pay scale & grade
FG 5 - 9
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Des Moines, WA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required - The job does not require any travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ANM-AJV-23-GATEWAY-81570
Control number
689798200

Duties

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The student will work, as part of a team, within the following administrative programs areas: Investigation and Inquiry Process, Administrative and Resource Support Programs, and Business Operations.

Performs various analytical assignments supporting special or ongoing projects, assists senior staff in consolidating data to prepare reports, and review and analyze dashboard/program activities.

Develops and coordinates a variety of reports, actions, and correspondence applying concepts, principles, practices, and procedures of administrative actions and program analysis.

Collects, researches, and develops data-based findings and conclusions, and present the information orally or in writing to diverse audiences.

Attends meetings and conferences.

Assists in the collaboration of sensitive matters.

Uses automated tools to process and track requests. Plans, prioritizes, and balances work assignments. Identifies feasible work management approaches that address required activities and timelines.

Collects relevant information that is aligned with objectives and meets the goals.

Conducts analyses aligned with tasks, identifies relevant information, patterns/inconsistencies, trends/relationships, interdependencies, and potential implications.

Communicates relevant and accurate information during formal or informal presentations, meetings, or interviews.

Collaborates with Analysts/Specialists and other team members to address issues and/or concerns, and will follow up to ensure needs are met.

Contributes to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings, soliciting and listening to others' opinions, and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals.

Uses office automation software to produce and prepare various materials such as spreadsheets, plans, procedures, memoranda, letters, charts, databases, and presentations.

We are looking for highly motivated student interns to serve as a student trainee within the Air Traffic Organization in the Western Service Center, Northwest Mountain Region.

Other features of the Gateways Internship Program

APPOINTMENT - If selected, your appointment may not exceed a total of 120 days after graduation.

AGREEMENT - All participants must sign a written Gateways Internship Agreement with the FAA that clearly identifies expectations of the appointment such as duties, length of appointment, work schedule, training, mentorship etc.

CONVERSION - Although it is not guaranteed, an intern may be converted from the Internship program to a permanent excepted service position without further competition after successful completion of the educational program (awarding of degree). completion of a minimum of 640 hours of career-related work, required training, mentorship, and other requirements in accordance with the intern's participant agreement.

TERMINATION- Participation in this program may be terminated at any time.

TRANSCRIPTS - MUST BE SUBMITTED. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

HOUSING - HOUSING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED
  • YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT RECEIVED
  • Candidates must be able/willing to report in person to Des Moines, WA one or more times per week based on the FAA/LOB telework policy.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference - U.S. Office of Personnel Management the Individual Occupational Requirements for All Clerical and Administrative Support Student Trainee positions:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/administration-and-office-support-student-trainee-series-0399/

To qualify for this position at the FG-5, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at the completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.

To qualify for this position at the FG-7, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess the completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.

To qualify for this position at the FG-9, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess the completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Position may be filled at the FG-5, 7 or 9.

Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.

Degree Requirements: Accepted to or currently enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree, certificate, diploma, etc.

Qualifying Educational Institution is any high school, home school, technical, vocational, associate, bachelor, graduate or professional school curriculum that has been approved by a State or local governing body, and/or accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you cannot upload your transcripts to your application, please email a copy to Kimberly.Richardson@faa.gov and reference the announcement number on the email. If you do not have an official transcript (original with a raised seal) you should request it today.

If applicant is currently in high school, they must provide documentation showing accepted into degree seeking program from an accredited institution.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

A Qualifying Educational Institution is a public high school whose curriculum has been approved by a State or local governing body, a private school that provides secondary education as determined under State law, or a homeschool that is allowed to operate in a State. Also, any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education: a technical or vocational school, a two-year or four-year college or university, a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school or medical school), or a post-secondary homeschool curriculum.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

Candidates must be able/willing to report in person to Des Moines, WA one or more times per week based on the FAA/LOB telework policy.

Work schedule will be determined at the discretion of management.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Aviation System Stds Non-HQ.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

How you will be evaluated

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



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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