USA Staffing

Position Title: Student Trainee (Biological Science)
Agency: Departmental Administration
Announcement Number: ONEUSDA-10643236-20-NS Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, November 1, 2019 to Friday, November 15, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship. For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Please provide the full name of the school you attend. For example, if you attend Utah State University, please write out "Utah State University", not the school abbreviation or acronym (i.e. not USU or Utah State). Please note that there is a 100 character limit in the text field. (limit 100 characters)

4. Please select your major field of study or interest (You may select more than one option). If it is not represented below, please mark option "J" and use the next question to write out your field of study or interest.

A. Agriculture

B. Veterinary Science

C. Engineering

D. Architecture

E. Business Administration/Management

F. Contracting or Procurement

G. Natural Resources (e.g. natural resources management, forestry, rangeland management, recreation)

H. Biological Sciences (e.g. wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany)

I. Chemistry

J. Other (Please select this option if your field of study is not represented in the above options and go to the next question to enter your specific field of study)

5. If your major field of study or interest was not represented in the previous question, please write out your field of study or interest in the text box below. Please note that there is a 100 character limit in the text field. If you do not need to indicate another field of study or interest, you may skip this question and leave the field blank. (limit 100 characters)

6. Please indicate the specialty area(s) you are interested in working as a USDA Pathways Intern Trainee (You may select more than one option). If the specialty area is not represented below, please mark option "H" and use the next question to write out your field of study or interest. Please note: your selection(s) are not guaranteed but will be considered as the agency determines its needs.

A. Biological Sciences (e.g. wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany)

B. Natural Resources (e.g. natural resources management, forestry, rangeland management, recreation)

C. Scientific and Research

D. Agriculture

E. Chemistry

F. Mathematics

G. Fire Fighting/Fire Management

H. Other (Please select this option if your specialty area(s) is not represented in the above options and go to the next question to enter your specific specialty area(s).

7. If your specialty area(s) was not represented in the previous question, please write out your specialty area in the text box below. Please note that there is a 100 character limit in the text field. (Note: the specialty area you indicate in the box below is not guaranteed but will be considered as the agency determines its needs.) If you do not need to indicate another specialty area, you may skip this question and leave the field blank. (limit 100 characters)

8. Please indicate the agency(s) you are interested in working as a USDA Pathways Intern Trainee. (You may select more than one option) Please note: your selection(s) are not guaranteed but will be considered as the agency determines its needs.

A. Any USDA Agency

B. Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

C. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

D. Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

E. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

F. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

G. Forest Service (FS)

H. Farm Service Agency (FSA)

I. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

J. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

K. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

L. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

M. Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA)

N. Office of Communications (OC)

O. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

P. Office of the Secretary (OSEC)

Q. Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS)

R. Rural Development (RD)

S. Rural Utilities Service (RUS)

9. Please provide the name of your home city and state in the following format (City, ST). Note: This means your permanent place of residence. If you attend school in one location during the school year and return to another location after the school year is completed, your permanent residence would be where you return after the school year is completed. Please note that there is a 100 character limit in the text field. (limit 100 characters)

10. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.

A. Yes

B. No

Please note, for the next question, you may only select up to 5 locations total.

1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).

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2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

The following questions are designed to gather information regarding your eligibility for the Pathways Intern program. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the eligibility requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.

1. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources. (To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.)

A. Yes, I am. I will provide a copy of my transcripts, registration, or other proof that I meet this requirement.

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

2. Do you currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale? (If your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof and explanation of the grading system with your application or you will not be considered for this position.)

A. Yes, I do. I will provide a copy of my most recent transcripts that show I meet this requirement.

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

3. Provide the name of the US Department of Education accredited academic institution that you are currently attending or have been accepted into.

4. What is your anticipated graduation date? (Spring 2020 graduates will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment in the form of transcripts, acceptance letter or other appropriate documentation for Summer 2020 or Fall 2020 at the time of tentative selection. If no proof of continued enrollment is provided at that time, you will no longer be eligible for this internship.)

The following questions are designed to determine if you possess the education needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the educational requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.

5. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-02 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed high school (or possess a GED diploma) or will have completed high school by the time of appointment.

B. I do not have the education as described above.

6. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-03 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study (NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

7. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-04 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree (NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

8. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-05 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position (NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

9. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-07 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (NOTE: One year of full-time graduate level academic study is defined as 18 semester hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I have completed a bachelor's degree and meet superior academic achievement (SAA). I meet the SAA by one of the following three methods: (1) class standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university or major subdivision; (2) grade point average - 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on my official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B " or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision). Submit a copy of your transcript and proof of GPA computation, Class standing, or Honor Society membership. (MUST SUBMIT COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS)

C. I do not have the education as described above.

Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. I certify that I have read the announcement and provided proof of my current enrollment or acceptance letter in the form of transcripts, letters, records or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university in my application, as required.

A. Yes

B. No

11. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes

B. No

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