This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518874800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP), Division of Litigation & Technology Analysis (DLTA), Office of Technology, Research and Investigation. The Office of Technology, Research and Investigation studies technologies impacting consumers (including technologies concerning privacy, data security, online and mobile advertising, payment systems, malware, and fraud) and assists with tech-centric investigations.
Learn more about this agency12/07/2018 to 01/02/2019
$26.94 - $32.60 per hour
GS 09 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Internships - Temporary - Full-Time - Not-To-Exceed 09/30/2018
Full-time - Excepted Service - Pathways Internship Program - Schedule D Appointment
Excepted
11
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BCP-2019-0002
518874800
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Current Students
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program that is designed to attract undergraduate and graduate students with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. The FTC Interns will receive opportunities for learning in a professional work environment and to build leadership skills. Participants in the program will be exposed to the Federal work environment and will learn the mission of the Federal Trade Commission and it's role and responsibilities to the consumers of the United States of America.
As a Student Trainee (Information Technology) you will;
To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in an accredited college or university; professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Certificate programs are defined as post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
If selected official transcripts/school verification form must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.
Veterans' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference when you apply.
Must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship.
All applications must be received on-line via www.usajobs.gov.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Graduate Education: You must be enrolled or have been enrolled in an advanced degree program in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or have an advanced 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.
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EEO Statement The FTC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (must include resume, supporting documents such as proof of current enrollment, official or unofficial transcripts, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences.
If selected you must provide your official transcripts to be appointed under the Pathways Program.
Qualified applicants eligible for veteran's preference will be referred and considered ahead of non-veterans. Veterans' Preference: Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the referral list. XP and TP preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles.
For more information on entitlement go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
You must maintain good academic standing, as defined by your school, generally at least a 3.0 GPA for advanced degree programs.
You must submit with your application a current academic transcript and/or other official documentation from your academic institution demonstrating your eligibility for appointment. See the “QUALIFICATION REQUIRED" section of this announcement.
NOTE: You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you cannot, you are ineligible for this program. Please review the "QUALIFICATION REQUIRED" section of this vacancy announcement to ensure that you qualify for this internship.
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To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate. Some of the items listed may not apply to you.
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
__ Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the position
__ Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)
__ Statement that you are a U.S. citizen
__ Current Federal employees serving on a competitive career or career conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
__Copy of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) (only if claiming veteran's preference)
__SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference) plus the support documentation required by this form (if claiming 10-point veteran's preference)
__ Paid and non-paid work experience related to the position.
For each period of Work experience include:
___Job title
___Series/grade (if Federal employment)
___Duties and accomplishments
___Employer's name and address
___Supervisor's name and contact information
___Starting and ending dates of employment (month/day/year)
___Number of hours worked per week
___Salary
___Indicate if we may contact current supervisor/employer
___Other job related information, such as training courses (title & year); skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, etc.)
___Certificates/licenses (current).
___Honors, awards, and special accomplishments
___A Legible copy of college transcripts (if qualifying all or in part on the basis of Education for this position)
___Support documentation for eligibility for special hiring authorities, such as disability, Peace Corps service, etc.
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.
Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. The information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all candidates. That information and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to FT-SEE when you apply online. The submission of anything other than the below online application will result in you not being considered for this job.
If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us. Applicants must contact us at 202-326-2021 prior to the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.
Requests for extensions will not be granted.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation:
1. Your online resume (See Step 1 below).
2. Your responses to the eligibility questions.
3. Your responses to the vacancy specific self-assessment questions.
4. Submission of supporting documentation (See instructions under the "Required Documentation" section of this posting.
You have until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: To apply, you must first register on USAJOBS at www.usajobs.opm.gov and have at least one resume associated with your account. Your online resume must be built using the USAJOBS resume builder or you can upload an existing resume from your computer. You must submit a resume to be considered for this position. Once you have completed the registration process, thoroughly review this vacancy announcement and then select the "Apply Online" button and follow the instructions provided.
STEP 2: After selecting a resume to submit with your application package, you will be taken to FT-SEE to answer questions related to your experience and vacancy specific questions. The answers to the questions are necessary to evaluate your qualifications for the specific job to which you are applying. When completed, the information you provided through USAJOBS and the answers to the FT-SEE questions will become your application.
STEP 3: Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the questions. Once you submit your online application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been successfully transmitted. If you do not receive this confirmation, you have not successfully completed your application.
STEP 4: Submit Supporting Documentation, as necessary.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518874800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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