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Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support)

Department of the Army
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
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Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is with the 106th Signal Brigade at Fort Cavazos Network Enterprise Center.

GG-03 Salary $35,499-$43,590

GG-04 Salary $36,209-$45,982

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 12/23/2024
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$35,499 to - $45,982 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 3 - 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Cavazos, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—May be eligible for Situational Telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships - Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
4
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CHAR245756690339
Control number
824575300

Duties

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  • As a Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
  • Assist in planning, developing, and executing administrative management programs.
  • Coordinate assigned functions with managers/supervisors to discuss work-related changes affecting the organization and provide recommendations on possible improvements to implement.
  • Handle personnel management, project control, manpower utilization and control, and administrative internal control processes.
  • Prepare briefing charts and information to be used for presentations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GG-05 or GG-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GG-11.
  • If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment.
  • If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be provided relocation assistance subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Post-secondary students being converted to positions covered under Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) must be assessed prior to non-competitive conversion.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

This announcement has an applicant cut-off set for 50 applicants. The day the 50th applicant submits their application the announcement will close that same day at 11:59 PM EST.

The Student Intern Program provides selectees an exciting opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive payment for tuition/training, which is subject to funding availability, and potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Army Civilian internship today!

The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months. Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program.

MAY be non-competitively converted to a career/career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of academic program. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.


Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below: Student Intern: a person who, (1) has been accepted for enrollment, or is currently enrolled in, and seeking a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution on a half-time or full-time basis; and (2) is in good academic standing.

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
  • Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
  • United States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position


Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GG-03 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: To qualify at the GG-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

GG-04 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: To qualify at the GG-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (two years of full-time academic study is defined as 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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.

Must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average or equivalent, as eligibility criteria.

Additional information

  • If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • TERM: This announcement is for a Cyber Term position. Permanent employees who apply, are selected for, and ultimately accept this position will be converted to a Cyber Term appointment. Term positions in CES may be extended up to a maximum of five years. This position may be converted to permanent without further competition after completion of three years of continuous service in this position.
  • May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.
  • If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. However, unofficial transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
  • A Student Program Participant Agreement is required for students.
  • Additional financial incentives, such as recruitment or relocation incentives, may be offered for difficult to fill positions.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Financial Management Certification: Certification Level 1: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 1 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F- Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position if converted to a permanent position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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