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Form of workThe Student Trainee position is a great way to gain federal experience while pursuing an education. In this position you will be working in a major organizational entity, performing routine clerical assignments under close supervision, and supporting the mission of the organization. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the FEMA Team!
Qualifications:The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Students graduating in Spring 2024 who are not accepted or enrolled for a new degree-seeking program after graduation will be rated ineligible.
For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows:
- To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-03: Students must have completed one full academic year of post-high school study.
- To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-04: Students must have completed two full academic years of post-high school study or have an associate degree.
- To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-05: Students must have completed four academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in an accredited educational institution for Spring 2024.These institutions include (but are not limited to):
- College (including 4-year colleges/universities, community college, and junior college)
- Professional, Technical, Vocational, and Trade School
- Advanced Degree Program
- Certificate Program
- Other qualifying educational institutions
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you MUST:
1. Be currently enrolled in an accredited high-school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges) or a professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on at least half-time basis as determined by the school;
2. Currently have and maintain a Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) and be in good standing;
3. Provide a copy of your transcripts (unofficial); proof of student status; or a letter on your institution letterhead which provides a list of courses, grades earned, grade point average, completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned or that you are enrolled in the next available term;
4. Remain enrolled at least half-time to continue to be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program; and
5. If you are graduating after the closing date of this announcement, you must provide documentation of enrollment in another qualifying program to be eligible for this position.
Program Completion and Conversion: This position is eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position. This is not automatic and is at the discretion of the employing office.
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. For more information, visit the Department of Education's Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
