Student Trainee Contracting

Summary

About the Position: The Student Intern Program provides selectees an exciting opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Army Civilian internship today!

GS-03 Salary $35,499-$45,172

GS-04 Salary $39,007-$50,705

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/09/2024 to 10/15/2024

* Salary

$35,499 - $50,705 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 3 - 4

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Location

10 vacancies in the following location:

* Warren, MI

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Internships - Term

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

4

* Job family (Series)

* 1199 Business And Industry Student Trainee

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

CHAR244#03HS

* Control number

813289500

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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.

* Individuals with disabilities

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

* As a Student Trainee (Contracting), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:

* Assist Contracting and Procurement personnel in such tasks as maintaining contract files on a continuing basis.

* Review or edit a wide variety of procurement documents.

* Compile data and information needed by contract negotiators, contract administrators or other specialists.

* Assist in researching and collecting information to perform tasks to learn the basic methods, procedures and techniques of the contracting and procurement function.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GS-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GS-11.

* A post-secondary student appointment expires 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the student is selected for noncompetitive conversion.

* If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment.

* If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be provided relocation assistance subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

* A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.

* If ACWA is required when being converted - Post-secondary students being converted to positions covered under Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) must be assessed prior to non-competitive conversion.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.

The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months. Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program.

MAY be non-competitively converted to a career/career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of academic program.

Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of post-secondary student as defined below:

Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed (or will complete by December 2024) at least one year of the program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-03 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

GS-04 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U. S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Post-secondary students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program.

Must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum 2. 5 cumulative grade point average or equivalent, as eligi.