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Apply now for an exciting opportunity at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC promotes the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. Please visit www.cftc.gov to learn more about the CFTC.
Learn more about this agency03/24/2020 to 04/07/2020
$14.81 - $30.83 per hour
CT 03 - 05
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
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Not required
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Internships - Excepted service - Temporary - NTE 90 days.
Full-time - Full time
Excepted
05 - None - NOTE: If selected at the CT-07 level the full promotion potential is the CT-07. If selected at the CT-09 level the full promotion potential is the CT-09. Temporary positions do not have promotion potential.
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CFTC-Main-2020-0004
563697400
The LabCFTC and OED at the CFTC are currently hiring students under the Pathways Program. The CFTC offers substantive work that gives interns an opportunity to demonstrate their skills through work experience. Assignments include those requiring the incumbent to make practical application of the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials and procedures.
LabCFTC’s mission is to promote responsible innovation among financial industry, stakeholders, and policymakers by:
Interns will report directly to the LabCFTC Director and work with LabCFTC staff to complete the following tasks:
The Office of the Executive Director (OED) mission is to support CFTC's offices and divisions by directing the allocation of CFTC resources, developing and implementing management and administrative policy, and measuring and tracking program performance Commission-wide.
Interns will complete the following tasks:
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THESE POSITIONS, YOU MUST MEET THE DEFINITION OF A STUDENT.
Candidates must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full or half-time basis as a degree-seeking student. Applicants who have graduated are not eligible to apply for this opportunity. If you will graduate in the Spring 2020 and you are enrolled in graduate education, please make sure to provide proof of enrollment (i.e. acceptance letter, registration)
To qualify at the grade 03 level you must meet the following: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study.
To qualify at the grade 04 level you must meet the following: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.
To qualify at the grade 05 level you must meet the following: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree. **If graduating in Spring 2020, please make sure to provide proof of graduate school enrollment.**
You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. See the Required Documents section for more information.
By submitting your application you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (e.g., degree, veterans’ documentation, certification of disability, etc.).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be assessed based on basic eligibility requirements (either Agency-developed standards or the OPM Qualification Standards for the position being filled). Veterans' preference applies to selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. Selections must be made in accordance with the requirements of 5 CFR part 302, veterans' preference laws, and OPM guidance.
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You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
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 MUST APPLY ONLINE. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CFTC directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.”
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/563697400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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