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Position Title
Student Trainee (Administrative)
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
PATH-583-18-RDJ-10279574 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to Tuesday, August 14, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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3. 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.
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Assessment 1
Please answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate response. NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify your eligibility as indicated below. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration. See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the eligibility requirement for a Pathways Student trainee? To meet eligibility, you must be a current 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 transcripts to be eligible for this program.
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2. Are you a United States Citizen?
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3. GS-5 Qualifications: Do you have at least 4 years of education above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Assists in maintaining records and databases. (limit characters)
5. Prepares paperwork and ensures it is completed appropriately. (limit characters)
6. Develops written and online questionnaires and quizzes on a wide variety of subjects. (limit characters)
7. Provides guidance to internal and external customers either in person, by phone or email. (limit characters)
8. Assists coworkers in completion of special projects or programs. (limit characters)
9. Assists in preparation of reports, minutes and other correspondence. (limit characters)
10. Receives and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, records, reports, emails, and voicemails. (limit characters)
11. Assists in research project databases, records, papers and other related documents. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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 canceled; 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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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