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Position Title
Student Trainee
Agency
Office of Management and Budget
Announcement Number
OMB-SIP-05 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to Monday, April 15, 2019
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. (limit characters)
3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders  are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND  have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders OR are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs OR are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources (limit characters)
4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? -OR- Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position? -OR- Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.  (limit characters)
7. 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. (limit characters)
8. Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply). If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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 Student and Recent Graduate resources. (limit characters)
9. 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
FACTOR BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This section includes items related to the basic requirements for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as a Student Trainee. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your experience exceeds all of the descriptions choose the description that is the closest to the level of experience that you possess. (limit characters)
1. Are you currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student and taking at least a half-time academic course load at an accredited graduate level or equivalent professional school? (NOTE: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT TIME OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOST CONSIDERATION.)
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FACTOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section includes items related to the minimum qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as a Student Trainee. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your experience exceeds all of the descriptions choose the description that is the closest to the level of experience that you possess. (limit characters)
2. From the description below, select the one letter that best describes how you meet the Qualification Requirements for this position at the GS-07 level. (limit characters)
FACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
3. 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 is 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.
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