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Women in the workforce are vital to the nation's economic security. The Women's Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.
08/15/2023 to 08/22/2023
$33,693 - $43,801 per year
The salary indicated is from the Rest of US salary table. Upon selection the salary will be adjusted to include applicable locality pay.
GS 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 4 Years
Part-time - 16-32 Hours per week; however during school breaks and summer period, full time hours may apply.
Competitive
None - See "Qualifications" section for futher information regarding promotion potential
No
No
PS-23-BOS-WHD-12085921-JC
743427700
This Post-Secondary Student (PSS) announcement is open to students currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis.
This position is 100% remote however the incumbent will be required to reside in the Southeast region within one of the the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. The incumbents residence will be their work location. Residence within a state within the Southeast region is required for the the duration of appointment, unless approval to transfer to another location is granted. This approval is granted at the discretion of your supervisor. The agency will not pay relocation expenses. If relocation is necessary, it will be at the selectee's expense.
A career with Woman's Bureau offers a unique opportunity to feel the pride of work in public service and shape America's future. The duties of the Student Trainee include but are not limited to the following:
This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students, and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.
This Post Secondary Student appointment is a TERM appointment not to exceed 4 yrs in the competitive service. Students may be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment upon successful completion of an academic program; complete 640 hrs. of continuous employment; meet OPM qualifications for the position; and meet time-in-grade requirements.
To be eligible for appointment under the Post Secondary Student authority, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education (as defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec 1001(a)) and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. OR students who have not yet started the course of study leading to the baccalaureate or graduate degree (or certificate as appropriate), may apply and be considered for a temporary appointment position in the weeks/months prior to the job being filled. These individuals must, however, complete their enrollment requirements prior to appointment.
AND
Have successfully completed two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.
Promotion Potential - Upon conversion this position may have promotion potential up to the GS-11 grade level. There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor's recommendation to the next grade.
You must submit transcript(s) from your academic institution showing the date that you most recently completed the academic requirements described above to meet the eligibility. See the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. To use your education as a basis for meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirement (MQR) for this position, you must submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific coursework is required to fulfill the MQR, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken to receive credit for that coursework. See the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of this announcement for more details.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation demonstrating that you meet the eligibility and MQR for this position, your application will be deemed incomplete and will receive no further consideration.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
This position is inside the NCFLL bargaining unit.
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.
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Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
Based on agency needs, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants meeting the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official. Rating/ranking and veterans' preference does not apply to this position.
You may preview questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12085921
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.
The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.
Reference the "Education Section" for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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 initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
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STEP 1 - Create a USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including your Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS)Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click "Start Application" and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In Step 5, click "Continue to Agency Site".
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) on the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already, and click "APPLY TO THIS VACANCY". Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 - On the "Review and Submit" step, click "Submit Application "The last "Confirmation" step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of the Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then "Update Application".
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.
To verify your application is complete, 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 page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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