Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee in the Pathways Internship program With on-the-job training and guidance. The student trainee uses a variety of basic recurring word processing software functions and procedures to produce a variety Of documents and to perform miscellaneous clerical support.
Duties
Uses basic functions of office automation word processing software and electronic mail to create, copy, edit, and print a variety of standardized documents. Prepares a variety of standardized documents from rough draft and/or Oral instructions. Composes clear, specific responses to routine inquiries. Processes incoming mail. Routes and distributes mail to appropriate individuals. Opens and reads mail that is undesignated and determines proper routing by subject matter. Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors. Based on general knowledge of the organization. returns telephone callers and visitors to appropriate staff or office. Prepares and maintains office records of various types. Maintains established office files and records. Receives materials, arranges in specified order, and places in files under file headings.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide 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 To qualify for a GS-03: Completion of 1 academic years of post high school study or an associate's degree in a related field of study 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.
How you will be evaluated
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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Interns may be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of degree requirements, IF they: 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.