Student Trainee Human Resources (Summer 2024)

Summary
This vacancy serves as a repository of resumes for students interested in a Human ResourcesSummer 2024 opportunity with FERC. This is not an official application.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! Our Pathways Internship Program provides students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in the energy industry.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Students
  Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

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Duties
This vacancy is for resume collection purposes only in the following series

• 0299- Human Resources Student
• Other

As a Student Trainee (Human Resources Administration), some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Assisting the entry-level recruiting and staffing team members to develop strong relationships at colleges and universities that provide a quality applicant pool.
• Working with managers throughout the Commission to ensure the success of the summer internship program.
• Plan and execute events for the summer internship program.
• Providing administrative support on FERC's entry-level recruitment program events and coordinating workshops for FERC's summer internship program.
• Working with Microsoft Suites (such as Excel and PowerPoint), and Social Media Platforms
• Conduct presentations to medium to large crowds.

Our Internship Program offers students the opportunity to attend networking events, visit regulated hydropower dams, and participate in seminars with career advice and tips from FERC's top management officials. For more information, visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/student-relations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A background investigation is required.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You must meet the eligibility and qualification requirements.
• You must submit proof of enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
• You must submit transcripts at the time of application.
• You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of spring 2024 semester.
Qualifications
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Pathways Internship Program, you must:

• MUST be in a Graduate level Masters or Doctorate Program that continues through Fall 2024.
• Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
• Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment; AND
• Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade).

Any student would be required to report physically to the DC area, with eligibility to telework. This position is also eligible to continue into the Fall Semester and would be ideal for students in the local DC area.
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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Additional information
FERC is ranked as the #1 mid-size agency in both Teamwork and Effective Leadership in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work rankings! In addition, FERC is ranked as a top 5 agency in Work-Life Balance and is proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
• Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities may be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch

• Benefits
  For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This vacancy is for resume collection purposes only.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• Benefits
  For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:
  
  1. RESUME: We encourage you use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
     
     • Position title
     • Name of employer
     • Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
     • Hours worked per week
     • Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
     • Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
     • If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on your education, you must list your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study.
  2. VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions.
  3. TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts AND proof of enrollment to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official documentation before your effective date.
  
  OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS:
  
  1. VETERANS'PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an "Application for 10-point Veteran Preference" (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  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.
• How to Apply
  The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: How to Apply
  Here are a few additional tips:
  
  • When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received.
  • When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given.
  • Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the "Qualifications and Evaluations" and "How You Will Be Evaluated" sections of this announcement.
  • Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the
    "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
  
  Agency contact information
  Valita Robinson
  Phone
  202-502-6618
  Fax
  000-000-0000
  Email
  Valita.Robinson@ferc.gov
  Address
  FERC 888 First Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20426 United States
  Next steps
  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to "Track this application." Your "Applicant status" will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
  More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:

1. RESUME: We encourage you use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
   
   • Position title
   • Name of employer
   • Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
   • Hours worked per week
   • Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
   • Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
   • If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on your education, you must list your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study.
2. VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions.
3. TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts AND proof of enrollment to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official documentation before your effective date.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS:

1. VETERANS'PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit...