This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/592566200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer will allow you to draw on your technological knowledge to assist in maintaining and modernizing the US Secret Service’s information technology (IT) and communications infrastructure, as well as enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT systems. The Student Trainee (IT Specialist) position starts at a salary of $49,157 (GS-07, step 1), with promotion potential to $78,167 (GS-09, step 10).
02/17/2021 to 02/24/2021
$49,157 - $78,167 per year
GS 07 - 09
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules - Full-Time/Part-Time; Paid
Excepted
09
No
Yes
CIO-AS072-21-PATH
592566200
All U.S. Citizens in the local commuting area who have been accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution or certification program on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent per semester (undergraduate) and 3.0 or equivalent (graduate) at time of application and throughout internship appointment.
The selectee will serve as a Student Trainee (IT Specialist) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Typical work assignments include:
Conditions of Employment
If selected for this position, you must:
- Maintain a Secret Tier 3 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent per semester (undergraduate) and 3.0 or equivalent (graduate) at time of application and throughout internship appointment.
- Must be at least 16 years or older.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
- Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
- Upon onboarding, you must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the education requirements listed below.
GS-07: You qualify for the GS-07 level (starting salary $49,157) if you possess the following:
GS-09: You qualify for the GS-09 level (starting salary $60,129) if you possess the following:
This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
This vacancy will close at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the stated closing date of the vacancy.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education, click here.
Building on a tradition of excellence and meeting the challenges of the future, the Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage. In the Secret Service, we:
- Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and safeguard their residences and other facilities.
- Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events.
- Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Student Trainee Intern must:
It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will decide to opt for conversion.
E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Mandatory Suitability Statement:
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This position will require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order: (1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligibles; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference click here.
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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
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.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS “My USAJOBS” tab and clicking on “My Applications”. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. In addition, if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g. spam blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
After all application packages have been received, the Talent and Employee Acquisition Management Division, Administrative, Professional, Technical Staffing Branch will review applicants for eligibility. Eligible applicants will be forwarded to the office(s) that the applicant has selected for further consideration. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 45 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. Click on the "My USAJOBS" tab, enter your user id and password, and click on "My Applications". You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
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.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS “My USAJOBS” tab and clicking on “My Applications”. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. In addition, if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g. spam blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
After all application packages have been received, the Talent and Employee Acquisition Management Division, Administrative, Professional, Technical Staffing Branch will review applicants for eligibility. Eligible applicants will be forwarded to the office(s) that the applicant has selected for further consideration. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 45 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. Click on the "My USAJOBS" tab, enter your user id and password, and click on "My Applications". You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/592566200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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