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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) invites students to apply to our Intern positions. The ideal candidates are current Graduate students who demonstrate innovation and self-initiative. You will have an opportunity to train and develop your skills in career fields such as human resources, policy, healthcare, insurance, retirement, or information technology and have a positive impact on the people and communities that OPM serves.
Learn more about this agency09/25/2023 to 09/28/2023
$46,696 - $91,873 per year
Salary range shown is Rest of U.S. GS-7/1 to San Jose -SF, CA GS-9/10. Final salary is dependent upon the duty location of the selected candidate.
GS 7 - 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Not required
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules
Excepted
None
No
No
23-DMB-12136927-IN
750738700
This is a temporary - full- or part-time Intern position.
What You May Be Doing:
As a Student Trainee, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of tasks and projects. Some of the responsibilities you may undertake include:
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Age: You must be at least 16 years of age
Background Investigation: Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Availability for Work: Applicants hired on a temporary appointment will be afforded the opportunity to work a part- or full-time schedule during the period of January 2024 through May 2024.
Student Status: Applicants must have at least 1 academic year (spring and fall sessions) remaining in their studies before they complete their current degree requirements.
Graduation Status: Applicants that graduate prior to December 2024 will not be considered for this position unless you have been accepted into a follow-on degree or certificate program.
Pathways Agreement: Selectee must complete a Pathways agreement prior to start date.
Trial Period: Selectee must complete a trial period while on the Pathways internship appointment.
Bargaining Unit: This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
Diversity Information
The Office of Personnel Management is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. OPM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that not everyone will demonstrate proficiency in all of the duties listed in this job posting. At OPM, we strive to raise the bar! We encourage all to apply if you feel your skills and life experiences are transferable to some of the duties listed in this vacancy.
What Do We Offer?
Upon graduation and completion of the student internship program requirements you may be non-competitively converted, without a break in service, to a term (time-limited), career, or career conditional (permanent) appointment in the federal government. The anticipated target position will be a Management and Program Analyst position with full performance level of GS-13; however, the target position and full performance level may change based on the need of the organization at that time. Interns must meet the qualification requirements for the position to which converted.
This appointment allows for conversion to a permanent appointment. Conversion Eligibility Information Requirements
Extensions: If hired on a temporary appointment, it may be extended without further competition based on the need of the organization for the work to continue and provided the individual continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
Hourly pay rates range from $22.37 - $44.02 per hour and may vary based on the grade level and duty location.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
Qualified applicants will be placed in one of four groupings:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Due to the high number of applications we anticipate for the vacancy, this announcement will close the day we receive 200 applications or after 7 days - whichever comes first. Regardless of the number of applications it will be open for a minimum of two days.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)on 10/02/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
The Assessment Questionnaire identifies the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings.
What You Can Expect Next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive confirmation emails at various points in the hiring process. Please be sure to check your SPAM box.
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/750738700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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