Kickstart your path to a fulfilling career in public service. Now is the time to explore the possibilities and rewards that a public service career in the Federal government can offer you with the Chief Financial Officers Council (CFOC) Pathways Internship Program!
This announcement is open under the Pathways Internship Program. Pathways appointments are made in accordance with Schedule D, Internship appointments under the Pathways Programs authorized by Executive Order 13562.
Summary
Kickstart your path to a fulfilling career in public service. Now is the time to explore the possibilities and rewards that a public service career in the Federal government can offer you with the Chief Financial Officers Council (CFOC) Pathways Internship Program!
This announcement is open under the Pathways Internship Program. Pathways appointments are made in accordance with Schedule D, Internship appointments under the Pathways Programs authorized by Executive Order 13562.
You may apply if you are a U.S. citizen or national who meets the Pathways Internship eligibility requirements.
Positions are planned to be filled in the greater Washington, DC area, but may also be filled in other locations.
If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement that sets forth the expectations for the internship.
Selective service registration is required, as applicable.
All qualifications requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire assessment.
Must maintain good academic standing throughout the entire internship appointment, as defined by the school, generally at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for undergraduate programs and a 3.0 GPA for advanced degree programs.
May require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment.
May be required to complete a background investigation.
Promotion potential varies. May have promotion potential to higher grade levels.
May qualify for bonuses, incentives, and/or reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Telework varies based on agency and the agency's telework policy.
Remote/virtual opportunities vary based on agency and the agency's remote/virtual work policy.
May require financial disclosure filing.
May be covered by a bargaining unit.
Travel and security clearance requirements vary.
Positions with the Department of Energy are temporary not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year. Appointments may be extended depending on the needs of the office and budget.
Qualifications
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/18/2023, or 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
To qualify for this position, you must meet both the Pathways Internship eligibility requirements, as well as the minimum qualifications for the position.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY: Pathways Internship Program candidates must meet Basic Eligibility requirements under the Pathways Program, specifically you must:
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a half- to full-time basis in a qualifying educational institution, pursuing a degree or certificate from an accredited educational institution;
Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment;
Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the agency's Participant Agreement;
Continue to meet all of the eligibility criteria throughout the duration of your Intern appointment; and
Provide a copy of up-to-date proof of enrollment at the end of each academic year, unless your supervisor or HR Specialist requests a copy more frequently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-3: You must have successfully completed one academic year of post-high school study. GS-4: You must have successfully completed two academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.
PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION
Interns may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances, to a term position lasting 1-4 years) within 120 days of successful completion of the internship program. Students who successfully complete the internship program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment without further competition. To be eligible for conversion, interns must:
Be a United States citizen or national;
Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program while enrolled as a half- or full-time degree- or certificate-seeking student;
Complete a course of academic study, within the preceding 120-day period, at a qualifying educational institution conferring a diploma, certificate, or degree;
Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted (Some positions have specific education requirements that need to be met if conversion is offered.);
Must maintain good academic standing as defined by the institution;
Perform their job successfully as demonstrated by a favorable recommendation by an official of the agency; and
Meet agency-specific requirements, as specified in the Participant Agreement.
Agencies may waive up to 320 of the required 640 hours of work for Interns who demonstrate high potential as evidenced by outstanding academic achievement and exceptional job performance.
Students working in agencies through third-party intern providers may count up to 320 of the hours they work toward the 640 hour requirement.
Time spent under previous Internship Program appointments may count towards required work experience hours.
Promotion Potential: Pathways Interns may advance to higher-graded positions based on completion of educational and/or work experience requirements. Advancement is not guaranteed nor implied. Promotions are dependent upon performance, administrative approval, and subject to requirements of the Pathways Program. The advancement of Interns to higher-graded positions, prior to conversion, is strictly at the agency's discretion. To qualify for promotions, the Interns must have the same level and type of experience and/or education usually required for an initial appointment.
Non-Competitive Conversion Eligibility: Candidates selected from this announcement may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position in the competitive service provided that all terms of the Internship Program are met and there is an available position. However, conversion is not guaranteed. Interns may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all of their educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204.
One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
The following departments/agencies are participating in this Chief Financial Officers Council (CFOC) Pathways Internship Program: Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Science Foundation.
Additional agencies may participate at a later date.
Final duty station and salary will be determined by the hiring agency.
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be available and will depend on the hiring agency.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Request Link
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.
You will be evaluated based on your responses to application questionnaire items and responses to an online assessment focused on critical general competencies. The following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) will be evaluated:
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Application Questionnaire:Applicants must complete an education-based questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting minimum qualifications for the position move on to the next phase of the assessment process. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12196057
Online Assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to this position. Applicants submitting complete application packages and completing the online assessment will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.
Ranking and Preference: Veterans' preference will be applied to applicants who move forward after the above assessments are complete. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated under Category Rating and Selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories:
Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
Highly Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements
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.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/18/2023, or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
Résumé.
A complete application questionnaire and the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Proof of school enrollment: Documentation is required with your application to verify current or projected enrollment (i.e., official documentation from the school, student, or course schedule, official or unofficial transcript, acceptance letter, or receipt of tuition payment to the school). You may be required to provide official transcripts if selected.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, orParent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement date from active duty, 2) your discharge will be under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
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 be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application questionnaire, online assessment, and resume submission.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires and assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/18/2023 or earlier (This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.). The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date (12/18/2023), or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact HRS Cross-Government Inquiries. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. The tentative timeline is described below:
November to December 2023: Job opportunity announcement open.
December 2023 to January 2024: Reviewing applications.
January to February 2024: Selections begin to be made.
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessment. The online assessment must be completed within 48 hours following the closing date of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessment.
Selection Process: Participating agencies will receive the certificates listing qualified applicants eligible for selection and will begin conducting interviews and making offers directly to applicants. Selections may begin in January and/or February 2024. Once a job offer is extended to you by any agency and you accept, decline, or do not respond to any contact from an agency, you are not guaranteed another offer, but may receive additional offers from other agencies. After making tentative job offers, agencies will conduct suitability/security background investigations.
Future consideration: The lists of qualified candidates may be shared with multiple Federal agencies for 3 months. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore job opportunity announcements.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/18/2023, or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
Résumé.
A complete application questionnaire and the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Proof of school enrollment: Documentation is required with your application to verify current or projected enrollment (i.e., official documentation from the school, student, or course schedule, official or unofficial transcript, acceptance letter, or receipt of tuition payment to the school). You may be required to provide official transcripts if selected.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, orParent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement date from active duty, 2) your discharge will be under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
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 be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application questionnaire, online assessment, and resume submission.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires and assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/18/2023 or earlier (This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.). The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date (12/18/2023), or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 500 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact HRS Cross-Government Inquiries. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. The tentative timeline is described below:
November to December 2023: Job opportunity announcement open.
December 2023 to January 2024: Reviewing applications.
January to February 2024: Selections begin to be made.
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessment. The online assessment must be completed within 48 hours following the closing date of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessment.
Selection Process: Participating agencies will receive the certificates listing qualified applicants eligible for selection and will begin conducting interviews and making offers directly to applicants. Selections may begin in January and/or February 2024. Once a job offer is extended to you by any agency and you accept, decline, or do not respond to any contact from an agency, you are not guaranteed another offer, but may receive additional offers from other agencies. After making tentative job offers, agencies will conduct suitability/security background investigations.
Future consideration: The lists of qualified candidates may be shared with multiple Federal agencies for 3 months. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore job opportunity announcements.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
