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We are looking for students to hire into the Pathways Intern Program working in the our Public Buildings Service (PBS). A component of GSA considered to be the landlord and real estate agent for the entire federal government. This program facilitates the college-to-career transition by providing opportunities focused on contracting and procurement.
02/26/2024 to 03/08/2024
$17.35 - $27.42 per hour
GS 04
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Internships - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Full-time - Work full-time from approximately Monday, June 03, 2024 through Friday, August 09, 2024. Commit to working part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer to complete at least (640) hours before graduating in May/June 2025.
Excepted
04 - If selected for a permanent position, full performance level of position is GS-12.
No
No
P-2024-0024
777932200
Who We Are Looking For: 1) Current juniors or graduates who have one full academic year remaining after June 2024 2) Have completed at least 2 full academic years (or associate degree) by June 30 2024 3) Will be completing a bachelor’s degree or higher between May-June 2025 4) Are able to work full-time from Jun 03, 2024 through August 09, 2024 5) Will commit to working part-time during the school year to complete all required hours before graduating in May/June 2025
The Contracting Trainee (1199 Series) is part of the Pathways Internship Program. If you become an intern, you will be expected to help with a range of tasks and will be afforded the opportunity to learn the scope and foundation of GSA/PBS acquisition responsibilities, assisting contract specialists and management with day-to-day operations. Examples of such tasks are:
We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country.
These positions may be located in the following cities: Atlanta GA, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Tacoma, WA; Portland, Spokane, WA; Anchorage, AK, Boston MA, Las Vegas NV, Reno NV, San Francisco CA and Washington DC
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-4 salary range varies based on location. Pay scales for each location can be viewed here.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must complete two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree by June 30, 2024. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Bargaining Unit status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
To be eligible for conversion, Interns must:
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Diversity
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a and b:
(a) Proof of continued enrollment - Such documentation may be a photocopy of a school transcript, official documentation of registration, tuition bill, or, if a new student, a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university.
(b) Name of your college or university
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
*YOUR TRANSCRIPTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT OR FUTURE ENROLLMENT (i.e. Spring 2024/Summer 2024/Fall 2024); FAILURE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED*
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/777932200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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