To be eligible for the Pathways Intern Program, individuals must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) In a qualifying educational institution on a full or half time basis.
Summary
To be eligible for the Pathways Intern Program, individuals must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) In a qualifying educational institution on a full or half time basis.
Individuals who have been accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying accredited educational institution on a full or half-time basis within the local area (defined as within 50 mile radius of Ft. Meade, Maryland).
As a participant in the Pathways Intern Program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training to develop the required knowledge and skill to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Make recommendations or prepares drafts of materials for use by senior attorneys.
Prepare legal memoranda, make recommendations, and draft legal opinions, legal documents, and correspondence based on such research and evaluation.
Research issues that may significantly affect Agency programs.
Perform a variety of other legal and factual research.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Official/Unofficial transcripts with the current enrollment course load.
Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree program in a qualifying educational institution.
Educational enrollment MUST be on a half-time or full-time basis. Half-time basis is defined by the academic institution that the student is enrolled or accepted into.
Qualifications
Pathways Interns qualify based on their educational achievements.
For the GS-07 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision after completing a Bachelor's degree. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
For the GS-09 grade level: Completion of 2 full academic years of graduate level education, or a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Education
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Additional information
Management has defined "within the local commuting area" as within 50 mile radius of Ft. Meade, Maryland.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week during Summer 2023 (approximately May/June 2023 through August 2023).
The duration of a Pathways appointment under Sch D is a trial period.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level.
This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
Applicants must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email invitation to complete online assessments. The invitation will be sent via email from email address Assessments@USAJOBSAssess.gov.
Please ensure your email account settings will allow an email from a ".gov" email address. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
Please plan to set aside three (3) hours for the assessments; however, most people are expected to complete the assessments in about 90 minutes.
You must complete all of the required assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position.
Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require these assessments. You will not be allowed to re-take an assessment for one year.
If you have completed all of the required assessments previously and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments.
For more information, you may view USA Hire Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/usahireappfaq.pdf
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the online assessments completed during the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Administrative Law, Decision Making, and Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
Your results on these assessments will be used to place you into one of the three quality categories listed below according to Category Rating and Selection Procedures. In addition, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to verify you meet the qualifications for this job. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be interviewed prior to selection. You will be notified of the outcome.
1. Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
2. Highly Qualified Category: Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
3. Best Qualified Category: Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
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.
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
1. Transcripts (Required) - To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you must submit unofficial/official transcripts with the current enrollment period course load. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. Résumé: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account; uploading in your Application Manager account; OR faxing.
3. Veterans Preference Documentation (If applicable):
You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.
If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
4. Military Spouse Preference (if applicable): Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, marriage certificate/license, and a MILITARY SPOUSE PPP SELF-CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST are required to claim Military Spouse Preference. The Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist can be found here: Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist .
5. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
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 provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG: Closing Date. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the initial eligibility questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. You must click the Submit My Answers button by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
If you indicate in your eligibility questionnaire responses that you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email from Assessments@USAJOBSAssess.gov containing a link to take the online assessments. Please ensure your email account settings will allow an email from a ".gov" email address. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. You must complete these assessments within 48 hours of the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If you have completed all of the required assessments previously and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DISA - SS/OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Once the initial eligibility questionnaire is submitted in USA Staffing Application Manager, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If you indicate by your eligibility questionnaire responses that you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from email address Assessments@USAJOBSAssess.gov with a link to take the additional online assessments. Please ensure your email account settings will allow an email from a ".gov" email address. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. The assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this Job Opportunity Announcement. If you have completed all of the required assessments previously, and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments. For more information, you may view USA Hire Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/usahireappfaq.pdf.
If your assessment results place you among the best qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
1. Transcripts (Required) - To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you must submit unofficial/official transcripts with the current enrollment period course load. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. Résumé: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account; uploading in your Application Manager account; OR faxing.
3. Veterans Preference Documentation (If applicable):
You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.
If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
4. Military Spouse Preference (if applicable): Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, marriage certificate/license, and a MILITARY SPOUSE PPP SELF-CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST are required to claim Military Spouse Preference. The Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist can be found here: Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist .
5. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
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 provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG: Closing Date. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the initial eligibility questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. You must click the Submit My Answers button by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
If you indicate in your eligibility questionnaire responses that you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email from Assessments@USAJOBSAssess.gov containing a link to take the online assessments. Please ensure your email account settings will allow an email from a ".gov" email address. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. You must complete these assessments within 48 hours of the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If you have completed all of the required assessments previously and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DISA - SS/OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Once the initial eligibility questionnaire is submitted in USA Staffing Application Manager, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If you indicate by your eligibility questionnaire responses that you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from email address Assessments@USAJOBSAssess.gov with a link to take the additional online assessments. Please ensure your email account settings will allow an email from a ".gov" email address. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. The assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this Job Opportunity Announcement. If you have completed all of the required assessments previously, and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments. For more information, you may view USA Hire Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/usahireappfaq.pdf.
If your assessment results place you among the best qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
