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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his or her expertise as a Student Trainee (Business & Industry). Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.<\/p>\n
The primary duties of this position are:<\/p>\n
Serves as a Student Trainee (Business & Industry).<\/p>\n
Performs basic developmental assignments providing support and assistance in water and land operations. Performs all or most of the following:-Operates a personal computer utilizing various software packages to accomplish word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets and databases.-Serves as public contact for telephone and walk-in customers to answer routine questions and concerns.-Assists higher graded specialists in support of lands and water acquisition and management.-Drafts routine non-complex land-related documents (e.g., easements, rights-of-way, leases, permits, letters of consent, memoranda, lease advertisements, bid opening and other documents).-Performs routine support tasks to become familiar with local environmental issues related to water availability and use, conservation requirements, endangered species, fish and wildlife habitats, irrigation needs, municipal use, tribal and public concerns.-Maintains geodatabase features from all types of data sources by compiling various data sets and creating geospatial elements relative to lands.<\/p>\n
This is a career development opportunity in the excepted service under the Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Internship Program. It is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to the graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers. The candidate selected to fill the position will be required to complete a Participant Agreement that spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements related to the full performance grade level of the position.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Pathways Internship program, please visit<\/u> https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/hiring-information\/students-recent-graduates\/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following:<\/p>\n All Interns must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement,\u00a0<\/b>09\/29\/2020. In addition, they must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of the appointment.<\/b><\/p>\n GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate’s degree OR completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study plus 2 periods of student trainee work experience OR completion of 1 and a half academic years of post-high school study plus 1 period of student trainee work experience. General work experience shows his\/her ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows his\/her ability to learn the specific work of this job.<\/p>\n 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. The applicant will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.<\/p>\n A period of student trainee work experience is equal to 320 hours of work experience.<\/p>\n Academic Year:<\/b>\u00a0At the undergraduate level, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. At the graduate level, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours.<\/p>\n Students that have graduated are not eligible for this position.<\/strong><\/p>\n Individuals serving in Intern-indefinite appointments may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program, but conversion is neither promised nor guaranteed. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, these Interns must also:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n If converted to permanent or term appointment, the anticipated target position is a GS-11. The full performance level of the target position will be dependent on the type of position and will be determined at the time of conversion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n At the present time, we have 1 vacancy ; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional, equivalent positions at this duty location.<\/p>\n This opportunity is intended for (but not limited to) students who are pursuing a degree path, courses, or have the career goal of employment in the field of Business and Industry.<\/p>\n Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.<\/p>\n This is a career development opportunity in the excepted service under the Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Internship Program. It is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring Federal careers. The candidate selected to fill the position will be required to complete a Participant Agreement the spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements related to the full performance grade level of the position.<\/p>\n If the position is filled at the lower-grade level, subsequent promotion to the next higher-grade level per the target full performance is permissible without further competition. Promotion is not guaranteed or promised but dependent upon administrative approval and the agency’s continuing need for an actual assignment and performance at the higher-level duties. The entire period served as an Intern-indefinite is creditable toward completion of the required probationary period for initial appointment to a position in the competitive service. Prior Federal civilian service is credited toward the completion of the required probationary period in the same manner as prescribed in 5 CFR 315.802.<\/p>\n DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.e-verify.gov\/\\<\/a><\/p>\n Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to:\u00a0https:\/\/www.sss.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Housing is not provided.<\/p>\n You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<\/p>\n After the vacancy announcement closes, a Human Resources Office representative will review your application\/resume to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements of the job. Your eligibility and qualification status will be based on an assessment questionnaire conducted using qualification standards, your responses to job-related questions, information provided in your resume, and required supporting documents (see the\u00a0Required Documents<\/i>\u00a0section). Applicant’s answers to questions will be verified against information provided in their online resume. Be sure that the resume clearly supports the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education and\/or training relevant to this position.<\/p>\n Veterans’ preference applies to the selection for positions in the Pathways Program. The examination and selection of applicants will be made in accordance with the requirements of 5 CFR 302.<\/p>\n Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants rating themselves higher than is apparent in their description of experience, competencies, skills, and\/or education\/training OR whose resume\/application is incomplete may be removed from employment consideration.<\/p>\n Eligible, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official in an unranked order by preference status: (1) Preference eligible having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more (CPS and CP); (2) Other preference eligible; (XP); (3) Applicants eligible for 5-point veterans’ preference (TP); and (4) Applicants not eligible for veteran’s preference (NV).<\/p>\n To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume, an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:<\/p>\n Resume:<\/b>\u00a0Applicants must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience should at least include start and end dates (month and year) and number of hours worked per week. For more information:\u00a0https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/documents\/resume\/what-to-include\/<\/a><\/p>\n Transcript(s):<\/strong>\u00a0All applicants MUST furnish a copy of his\/her college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable), if applicable. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university, specific courses, and the number of semester\/quarter hours currently enrolled. A typed list of courses, grades, semester\/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants not currently enrolled must provide a student schedule for the upcoming semester\/quarter verifying at least half-time enrollment status. If selected, applicants will be required to provide\u00a0official<\/em>\u00a0college transcripts to verify educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.<\/p>\n Proof of Pathways Eligibility:<\/strong>\u00a0The applicant must show proof such as a letter from his\/her accredited U.S. educational institution that verifies:<\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong> Foreign Education<\/strong>:<\/b>\u00a0If the applicant’s education was completed or is from foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, he\/she must show that 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:\u00a0https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ous\/international\/usnei\/us\/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html<\/a><\/p>\n DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty<\/b>,\u00a0<\/i>if applicable; Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference must provide a copy of his\/her DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, including character of service), and should indicate on his\/her application materials the type of veterans’ preference they are claiming. Veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.<\/p>\n — For 5-point veterans’ preference, submit a copy of the applicant’s DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, including character of service), or an official statement of service from his\/her command if he\/she is currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves his\/her military service was performed under honorable conditions.<\/p>\n — For 10-point veterans’ preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, including character of service), and the required documentation requested by this form.<\/p>\n –For information on veteran’s eligibility visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/eligibility\/<\/a><\/p>\n SF-50<\/b>, Notification of Personnel action if the applicant is currently employed with the Bureau of Reclamation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE<\/strong> midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement, 09\/29\/2020<\/strong>. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/secure.login.gov\/?request_id=441b56c7-e022-41fe-91bb-7aeb5f4b0bf7<\/a> button at the top of the page.<\/p>\nRequirements<\/h2>\n
Conditions of Employment<\/h3>\n
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Qualifications<\/h3>\n
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Additional information<\/h3>\n
\nFor more information about the Pathways Internship program please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/hiring-information\/students-recent-graduates\/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets<\/a><\/p>\nHow You Will Be Evaluated<\/h3>\n
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\nAccreditation<\/strong>:<\/b>\u00a0Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at\u00a0https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/qualifications<\/a>\/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at\u00a0https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/admins\/finaid\/accred\/index.html<\/a>\u00a0websites.<\/p>\nHow to Apply<\/h2>\n