Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) 2 (SEA) (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)

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 payment for tuition/training, which is subject to availability, and potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Army Civilian internship today!

1st Year Salary $35,499-$50,989

2nd Year Salary $39,110-$57,235

Duties

• As a Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• Perform a variety of standardized and non-standardized engineering tasks to accomplish or provide technical support on assigned projects.
• Assist in design analysis and modifications by compiling, computing, tabulating and making graphic or model presentations of pertinent data.
• Review specifications, drawings, technical reports and other documentation.
• Research standard references, guides, precedents and other sources to obtain pertinent technical information.
• Prepare drawings and sketches using familiar methods, procedures and data inputs.
• Conduct tests on materials and equipment which involves collecting and preparing samples, adjusting and operating equipment, recording instrument readings and evaluating test data.

Conditions of Employment

• A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• 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.
• May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GS-05 or GS-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GS-11 or GS-12.
• 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.

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.

Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. However, the first cut-off date for referral to the hiring official with known/projected vacancies is 14 days from the opening date of the announcement. Subsequently, applications will be referred to selecting officials every 14 days or as vacancies occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application and designate your locations of choice. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled.

Period of Eligibility: Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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 eligibility criteria.