Are you a graduating student or a recent grad? Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! The U.S. Digital Corps is a two-year Fellowship program that offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities starting at the GS-09 grade level that promotes careers in the federal government to recent graduates.
Summary
Are you a graduating student or a recent grad? Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! The U.S. Digital Corps is a two-year Fellowship program that offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities starting at the GS-09 grade level that promotes careers in the federal government to recent graduates.
This is a Public Notice Flyer ONLY. Individuals seeking to apply to the U.S. Digital Corps Pathways Fellowship must visit the U.S Digital Corps website at Digitalcorps.gsa.gov for more information on how to apply.
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE. Applications will be accepted for the U.S. Digital Corps 2025 cohort. Individuals seeking to apply to the U.S. Digital Corps Pathways Fellowship program must visit the U.S. Digital Corps website at digitalcorps.gsa.gov.
When you locate the skill track for which you would like to apply, follow the instructions provided in the specific vacancy announcement. Applications for all tracks are set to open on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Each vacancy announcement will have an application limit of 400 applications.
Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree, certificate, or industry-recognized credential within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree, certificate, or industry-recognized credential was completed within the last 6 years.
Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by JULY 15, 2025 you may apply.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a two-year trial period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation based on the Security Level designation on the assigned Position Description. Position security requirements are dependent on the position for which selected, and may be designated at Top Secret, Secret, No clearance required. Dependent on which position you are selected for you will be required to undergo and pass the appropriate Tier background investigation level. You must be granted the required security clearance before you can start the job, as applicable.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this.
Signed participant agreement is required for employment under the Pathways Program prior to entrance on duty.
To be eligible for conversion to the competitive service after completion of the Pathways Recent Graduate program must:
Meet the OPM qualification standard for the position to which the Recent Graduate may be converted.
Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
Receive a favorable recommendation from their Supervisor prior to a permanent appointment.
Complete at least 2-years of continuous service in addition to all program requirements.
Qualifications
INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO THE U.S. DIGITAL CORPS FELLOWSHIP SHOULD VISIT DIGITALCORPS.GSA.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
The qualification standards for this position allows an applicant to meet the qualification requirements through either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.
Subject matter experts will evaluate whether you meet the qualifications for the U.S. Digital Corps position you have applied to. Digital Corps positions have both track specific technical and collectively shared qualifications. See ‘How You Will Be Evaluated’ below for more information.
Subject Matter Experts in the track you applied to will review three pages of your resume: The first page regarding your education—including relevant coursework, projects, and presentations—and the first two pages detailing your work experiences, volunteering, student organizations, and other relevant experiences. A "federal resume" is not required, however, federal hiring does require that your resume must explicitly reflect the minimum qualifications cited in the job posting. More information regarding resume best practices is available on the USDC website.
Experience: one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Demonstration of specialized experience can include paid and unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, student organizations, and jobs.
Education
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. If you do not have the below graduate education to qualify, you can still qualify with one year of specialized experience as described above.
Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree For the IT Specialist 2210 Series (or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree): in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
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/
To receive credit for Education, you must provide college transcripts to support your Educational claims.
Additional information
GSA is not obligated to make an offer of employment, nor is the Pathways selectee obligated to accept an offer of employment.
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.
Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.
Promotion Policy: If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Management Rights: Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Diversity
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Our commitment is:
Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
The evaluation process for this job is different from a typical federal job announcement as the U.S. Digital Corps program utilizes the Subject Matter Expert Qualifications Assessment (SMEQA) process.
Subject matter experts will evaluate whether you meet the qualifications for the U.S. Digital Corps for this position.
You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Best Qualified’, or ‘Well Qualified’ category by Subject Matter Experts (SME) based on your knowledge and experience to the required competencies of this position.
Resume review:
Subject matter experts will review the first page of education and first two (2) pages of work experience on your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies.
Project-based assessment:
Shortly after the deadline, eligible applicants will receive a short project-based assessment to complete. Responses to the assessment will be used to measure the depth of knowledge in relation to the required competencies for the position. Depending on the volume of applications passing this step in the evaluation process, either the top candidates will move into the next assessment phase (with remaining candidates holding in the process) or all passing candidates will move to the next phase.
Qualifying phone interviews:
At this phase, you will have at least one phone interview to further assess whether your experience meets the required competencies. You should expect your interview to cover both technical and non-technical competencies. You may meet with more than one subject matter expert for a determination to be made.
All interviews will be conducted virtually. Live captioning and other accessibility assistance is available for all candidates. If you require accommodations at any point of the application or hiring process, please contact jointts@gsa.gov.
Ranking and preference:
Veteran's preference applies to all selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with Part 302 of 5 CFR. Veteran Preference will be applied to applicants who move forward after the qualifying phone interviews.
The “Best Qualified” applicants will be issued to the Selecting Official by the Human Resources Office. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Based upon your category and score, you may be referred to the U.S. Digital Corps for interviews with host agencies.
If you misrepresent your knowledge and experience in the application package, you will be excluded from consideration for this job.
A "federal resume" is not required, however, federal hiring does require that your resume must explicitly reflect the minimum qualifications cited in the job posting.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
GSA & the U.S. Digital Corps' application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All Recent Graduate applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Resume: Your resume must show your name, email address, work schedule (full-time, part-time, etc.), number of hours worked per week, start/end dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed.
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a, b, and c: (a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to graduate by July 15, 2025; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service) (b) Name of your college or university (c) Date your degree was awarded
Certificate: If you received a certificate from a registered apprenticeship programs, (i.e., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) or industry-recognized credential only when awarded from a qualifying career or technical education program. Your certificate must show a, b, and c:
(a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to finish by July 15,2025; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service) (b) Name of qualifying career or technical education program (c) Date program was completed
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.
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.
If you areclaiming veterans preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
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).
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.
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.
Please go to DIGITALCORPS.GSA.GOV for information on the current U.S. Digital Corps Fellowship opportunities. When you locate the skill track for which you would like to apply, follow the instructions provided in the specific vacancy announcement.
GSA, Technology Transformation Service
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO U.S. DIGITAL CORPS TEAM: If you meet all the requirements as verified by Subject Matter Experts, you may be referred to the program team for review and a possible agency matching interview(s).
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
GSA & the U.S. Digital Corps' application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All Recent Graduate applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Resume: Your resume must show your name, email address, work schedule (full-time, part-time, etc.), number of hours worked per week, start/end dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed.
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a, b, and c: (a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to graduate by July 15, 2025; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service) (b) Name of your college or university (c) Date your degree was awarded
Certificate: If you received a certificate from a registered apprenticeship programs, (i.e., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) or industry-recognized credential only when awarded from a qualifying career or technical education program. Your certificate must show a, b, and c:
(a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to finish by July 15,2025; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service) (b) Name of qualifying career or technical education program (c) Date program was completed
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.
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.
If you areclaiming veterans preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
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).
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.
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.
Please go to DIGITALCORPS.GSA.GOV for information on the current U.S. Digital Corps Fellowship opportunities. When you locate the skill track for which you would like to apply, follow the instructions provided in the specific vacancy announcement.
GSA, Technology Transformation Service
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO U.S. DIGITAL CORPS TEAM: If you meet all the requirements as verified by Subject Matter Experts, you may be referred to the program team for review and a possible agency matching interview(s).
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
