STUDENT TRAINEE (MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT)

Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT in support of various test area or laboratory operations. Prepares a wide variety of recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student on a full or half time basis at an accredited academic institution.
Duties
****This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.****

1. Performs clerical/assistant/support work involving the application of a body of standardized rules, procedures, or operations to resolve a variety of standard, recurring requirements.
2. Carries out recurring and routine work, following supervisor's direction regarding work to be done, priorities, and specific procedures/guidelines to be followed.
3. Communicates with individuals primarily in own organization in order to exchange information and present findings.
4. Clearly communicates status of assigned tasks.
5. Interacts with customers on routine issues to communicate information and clarify instructions for tasking within area of assigned responsibility.
6. Contributes to specific aspects of the team's responsibilities.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by the education institution (typically six semester hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three semester hours or equivalent for graduate students)
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance
• Must meet the qualification standards of the position at the time of application
• Must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited academic institution
• Must maintain good academic standing, generally at least a 2.0 GPA for undergraduate programs and a 3.0 GPA for graduate programs on a 4.0 scale
• Must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement; furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term
• Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act and eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
• This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide updated transcripts to support your educational claims.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial period

Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity, this position may be filled at the GS-01, GS-02, GS-03 or GS-04 grade level depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements.
In order to qualify, you must meet the generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Student Trainee Positions. Failure to submit transcripts, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university will result in an ineligible rating.
DU-0399-01, Pathways Intern Student Trainee STUDENT TRAINEE (MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT) encompasses a pay range equivalent to the GS-01 through GS-04. Qualifications for pay setting purposes will be based on the applicants' current academic level as described below:
For GS-01 equivalent: Current enrollment in a high school diploma program AND at least 16 years of age
For GS-02 equivalent: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent AND acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university
For GS-03 equivalent: Completion of 30 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
For GS-04 equivalent: Completion of 60 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide updated transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This position is located at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Rocket Propulsion Division, ???????Engines Branch at Edwards Air Force Base, ???????CA.
The length of Internship is normally two years or when you complete your academic program and degree requirements.
This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment
PCS is not authorized; travel and relocation expenses are not authorized. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Air Force. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.
Interns may work part-time or full-time schedules.
Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act.
NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
At the option of the Agency, students who successfully complete all educational, work and other eligibility requirements of the program may be considered for conversion to a permanent or term position upon completion of degree requirements. Please note: conversion potential is at management's discretion and based on factors such as budget, organizational need, student performance, education, etc. Conversion is not guaranteed.
Interns may be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of degree requirements, IF they meet the following:

• Are a U.S. citizen
• Successfully complete an academic course of study with a GPA of at least 2.95 (GPA 3.1 for certain engineer positions)
• Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience under the Internship Program
• Meet the OPM Qualification requirements for the position the intern may be converted to
• Maintain acceptable performance

It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee the agency will offer conversion.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• 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.
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
  
  1. Online Application - Questionnaire
  2. Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Updated Transcripts - may be unofficial/copy at time of application
  4. Proof of enrollment/class registration (acceptance letter required, if applicable to current academic status)
  5. Registration/License - active, current registration/license if applicable for the position
  6. Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran's Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
  
  ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil...