This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/474950500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Who May Apply: Current Pathways Internship Program employees within Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
Current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) employees are REQUIRED to submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) at the time of application. Failure to provide this documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.
Join CMS for an incredible opportunity. The CMS Pathways Internship Program provides students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions with paid opportunities to work and learn about careers in CMS while still in school. We are looking for dedicated interns to participate in the CMS Pathways - Internship Program to assist in improving health care and ensuring coverage for all Americans while gaining experience in general administration.
These positions maybe located in any organizational component within CMS. For More information about organizational components in CMS, please visit: http://www.cms.gov/.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement for similar positions within CMS in the same geographical location. For Central Office vacancies, the "same geographical location" includes Baltimore, Maryland; Bethesda, Maryland; and Washington, D.C.
All CMS Pathway employees are hired at the step 1 of the grade in which they are selected.
Upon successful completion of the Permanent Intern program, the employee MAY be eligible for a conversion to a career-conditional or career appointment.
Multiple work schedule are available. Employees are eligible to work Full-Time or a Part-Time schedule of 16 to 32 hours per week.
Learn more about this agency07/21/2017 to 07/27/2017
$32,428 - $42,151 per year
GS 04
Not required
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules
No
CMS-IN-17-1989790
474950500
In this position you will serve as an Intern in the CMS Pathways Internship Program. You will assist professional and technical staff by providing administrative support to the office staff. Specifically you may:
- Maintain office records.
- File documents.
- Prepare documents.
- Answer and refer telephone calls.
Conditions of Employment:
1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all selectees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. Click here for more information.
3. Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the Selective Service. Click here for more information.
4. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
5. Oath of Office: All Federal employees are required to take the Oath of Office and sign Standard Form (SF) 61, Appointment Affidavits.
ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Internship Program, an individual must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the upcoming FALL 2017 semester. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program.
- AND - Possess and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment *Student enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript which must include the Institutions legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency.
TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g. acceptance letter) are required to verify program eligibility.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study OR an Associate's degree.
TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of education as part of the qualification requirements. You must submit an unofficial transcript from your Institution attesting to your possession of the required education. All unofficial transcripts must include the following: current overall GPA, enrollment status, degree and date conferred. If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.
Click the following link to view the assessment questionnaire: View Assessment Questions
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4) or an official statement (including dates of service and Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If you are claiming 10-Point preference you must Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents to submit with your application to support your claim for 10-Point veterans' preference. For more information on veterans' preference see www.fedshirevets.gov.
Job Seekers with Disabilities: Click here for more information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 6-8 weeks).
Applications of qualified candidates will be distributed to hiring managers following the review of all applications. Hiring managers will contact only those students in which they are interested in interviewing directly. Interviews will be conducted by the hiring managers; and phone interviews are permissible by many managers if there is a geographical difference.
The following documents are required:
1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy or mm/yyyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). For resume and application tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
3. College Transcripts. Carefully review the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for specific information pertaining to the required transcripts.
College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website. This list, which may not be all inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency.
If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e.g., physician, engineer, attorney) possession of a valid and current U.S. professional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite U.S. professional education in that occupational field.
4. Supporting Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15), if applicable. Supporting documents may be required to be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. Failure to provide appropriate documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.
Contact Information: CMS HR Center Helpdesk
Phone: 1(888)423-2737 or (410)786-3936
Email: HRCenterHelpdesk@cms.hhs.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 8:00AM ET to 5:00PM ET (excludes all federal holidays)
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package (to include resume, occupational questionnaire, transcripts and other applicable supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, July 27, 2017 to receive consideration.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
* Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
* Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
* Employer's name and address
* Supervisor name and phone number
* Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
* Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
* Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
1. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you complete the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload transcripts or supporting document(s), you may fax the document.
**To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1989790.
**Fax your supporting documents to 1(478)757-3144.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, July 27, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed. If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit complete application package via fax:
**Click the following link to view and print the full occupational assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire;
**Click the following link to view and print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf; and
**Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1(478)757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to the CMS HR Helpdesk (HRCenterHelpdesk@cms.hhs.gov). You may also contact the CMS HR Helpdesk at 1(888)423-2737 or (410)786-3936. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing should contact the CMS HR Helpdesk via 1(888)423-2737 using your relay service provider (Video Relay Services or Teletype Services). The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Within 15 business days of the closing date, Thursday, July 27, 2017 you may check your status online at USAJOBS. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed.
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/474950500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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