- Position Title
- STUDENT TRAINEE
- Agency
- Office of Management and Budget
- Announcement Number
- OMB-17-58-MC-IP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 25, 2017 to Tuesday, August 29, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program. For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
7.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Student Trainee position with the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget located in Washington, DC.
1.
This position has a requirement that you must attend a college/university or a college/university program in the Local Commuting Area of the position in which you are applying. Local Commuting Area is defined as 50 miles from Washington, DC. Choose from the statements below to indicate whether you are in the Local Commuting Area.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Are you currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student into an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program? (Note: Applicant must provide an enrollment letter or school schedule)
3.
Do you possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher in your current program and/or in your last degree-seeking program? You must submit relevant unofficial transcripts if selecting yes.
4.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
5.
Select the statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to minimally qualify for the GS-04 grade level. Please select only one letter for each item.
6.
Select the statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to minimally qualify for the GS-05 grade level. Please select only one letter for each item.
7.
Select the statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to minimally qualify for the GS-07 grade level. Please select only one letter for each item.
Responses to the items in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your training, experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position. For each of the items below, select the ONE statement that BEST describes your training and experience using the scale provided. In determining which option best reflects your own experience and demonstrated capability, consider your past experience in various work- and education related settings, including paid work, education pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, or committees. When answering each question, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification.
A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task
B- I have had limited education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it in a work environment
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Utilize Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare final reports, briefings, presentations, and databases for supervisor or management.
9.
Analyze organizational, operational, policy and management challenges and research alternative approaches that might be taken to resolve problems, and make and defend recommendations. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.
10.
Assist with a project or work activity from initiation to completion, communicated with multiple individuals, and assured that key milestones and dates were met. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.
11.
Analyze budget projections or other data using statistical or other quantitative techniques. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.
For the following questions, please select the response that most closely represents your experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position.
12.
Select the activities that describe your experience working with others to accomplish tasks.
13.
Choose the statements that describe your experience developing effective working relationships.
14.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience organizing and maintaining information.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience writing correspondence (e.g., emails) in a professional or educational environment.
16.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.