Summary
About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Internship "Indefinite" Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. This is a Pathways Intern Hire Position. May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.
Duties
Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
As a GS-0899-3 Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture), the duties include but are not limited to: performing data entry, simple field measurements, and introductory CADD training under supervision to learn fundamental engineering design.
As a GS-0899-5 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3 include: performing routine engineering calculations and assisting with standard site visits while receiving detailed guidance from senior team members.
As a GS-0899-7 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3/5 include: drafting standard project designs, conducting field evaluations, and troubleshooting risk assessment software with general supervision.
As a GS-0899-9 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3/5/7 include: performing engineering design, field evaluations, and cost estimation for civil works projects accomplishing a variety of developmental duties.
Education
For this internship, you must be a current student majoring in Engineering. This occupation has specific educational requirements for entry and applicants must show evidence that their planned academic program will meet those requirements (i.e. transcript reflecting enrollment in applicable programs). Students who graduate without meeting those requirements may not be converted to the target position and could be separated from federal service. Educational requirements for conversion to the target position are: Basic Requirements for Engineering Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirements for Architecture Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. NOTE: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Ideal Candidate, Strong Candidate and Eligible Candidate. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Ideal: This category will be used for those candidates who meet or possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Strong: This category will be used for those candidates who meet many of the criteria described above for the ideal candidate. Eligible: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position.