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Company Information
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Company Name: Pathways Secretarial Intern Program - Student Trainee
Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/

Job Information
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Job Title: DOT Secretarial Intern Program - Student Trainee
Job Type: Co-op
Co-op Term: Summer
Start Date: 06/14/2021
Job Description:
Summary
This is a Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program.

To qualify for this Internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or
accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration
of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time
course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support
eligibility. Students may be employed throughout the academic year.
Responsibilities
The Secretarial Intern Program (SIP) is designed to provide interns an
opportunity to broaden their perspectives on issues facing government.
Interns will work throughout the Department of Transportation (DOT) and
support higher-level management in coordinating, facilitating, and
implementing activities within the office to which they are assigned; and be
exposed to and participate in activities, innovations, and challenges facing
the Transportation Industry. This program will begin June 14, 2021 and run
through August, 20, 2021, at which time each Operating Administration (OA)
will decide if they want to extend the internship if applicable. Temporary
appointments (Intern NTE) can be made for an initial period not-to-exceed one
year, and they may be extended in increments up to one year.

These positions are located in the DOT headquarters (HQ) building, which is
directly across the street from the Metro and blocks away from the Washington
National’s Baseball stadium, or in the Federal Aviation Administration HQ
building, also conveniently located next to the Metro.

The Student Trainee works in support of the office they are assigned to which
may include:

Performing a variety of assignments selected to broaden skills and provide
practical experience aimed at developing the employee’s skills and
knowledge to perform progressively complex assignments.
Assignments at this level are designed to orient, train, and increase the
student’s knowledge in his/her perspective area of study.
Assisting specialists/analysts in developing material for briefings, reports,
presentations and conference materials needed by supervisor and executive
management.
Developing documents, such as research based papers, graphs, charts, and
other data to be used by transportation officials in defining transportation
challenges and recommending options and potential solutions.
Assisting management in collecting, organizing and maintaining program and/or
functional documentation and materials.
Performing a variety of program support functions, such as inputting,
assigning, maintaining, monitoring, or updating work status and records as
well as administering and performing other support activities.
Participating in meetings, events, and briefings.
Preparing a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and information as
requested.
Ideal Candidate:  The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking for
Undergraduate and Graduate students with an interest in transportation,
majoring in science, technology, human resources, administration,
mathematics, business, economics, computer science/IT, cybersecurity and
research based majors.  The DOT is seeking students who have demonstrated
leadership, innovation, and self-initiative.



Requirements:
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment
-You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.
-You must be at least 16 years of age.
-Applicable documents are required for the Mandatory Education requirements.
-Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY:
-You must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an
accredited college or university for the Fall 2021-2022 academic year.
-Degree must be related to the position.
-Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the
education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate
and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
-Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.
*Applicants must meet all qualification requirements listed above by June 14,
2021.*

If selected you:
-must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement;
-may be employed throughout the academic year;
-must maintain status as a current student AND maintain a minimum 2.0
cumulative GPA;
-must furnish course registration information at the start of each school
term; and
-must provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each
academic term.

For more information on the Pathways Program, please visit:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-r…
[1]

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this
position.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be  registered for the
Selective Service.
DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Selectee is required to complete a
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine suitability for
federal employment.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a
background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to
onboarding.
TRIAL PERIOD: The intern is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways
Internship appointment.
WORK SCHEDULE: Intern should be able to work at least 20 hours per week,
depending on academic schedule, and preferably full-time during the summer.
PHYSICAL LOCATION: At this time while we are still in the pandemic, interns
will work in a virtual environment. Once it's safe to return to work, all
students will be required to report onsite.

Qualifications:
This position has an education requirement. Applicants must meet the
definition of a Student, click here for additional information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-r…
[2]

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the
education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting
consideration by June 14, 2021 and be continuing your education next semester
(proof of enrollment is required).

GS-4 - Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or
associate's degree.
GS-5 - Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to
a bachelor’s degree or four academic years of pre-professional study.
GS-7 - Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR
bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement* as defined in the
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
*Superior Academic Achievement- In the upper one-third of graduating class;
OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on official transcript, or
based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR a GPA of
3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on average of required courses completed in
major or required courses in major completed during the final 2 years of
curriculum.

Special Provisions for Interns with Previous Related Education or Experience.
   Previous education and/or experience may be evaluated to determine the
highest grade level for which the individual is qualified.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official
transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.  You may
use 2021 in-progress semester/quarter hours to qualify for a higher grade
level. Qualifications will be determined based on completed and in-progress
hours stated on your unofficial transcript submitted at the time of
application.

You must provide updated transcripts that show any/all degrees conferred,
current grades and registration with cumulative GPA to support your
educational claims (acceptance letter is also required if applicable to
current academic status). Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education -
https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home [3].

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from
colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of
equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants
educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient
evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an
equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these
accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's
website - click here. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the
results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along
with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested
will result in lost consideration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be
evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or
competencies in the following areas:

Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal
educational training, or extensive on-the-job experience and training gained
to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical
information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
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.  You will receive
credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


[1] 
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets
[2] 
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/
[3] https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home



Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Business, Computing, Engineering, Science

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596133600