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Position Title: STUDENT INTERN (FOREIGN AFFAIRS)
Agency: Washington Headquarters Services
Announcement Number: DE-10655098-20-ST Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 to Monday, November 25, 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)

Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

A. Yes

B. No

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 https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/

A. Yes

B. No

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

2. Would you accept part-time employment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for applying to the Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) position, GS-0199-05/07/09, with the Human Resources Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services.

Minimum Qualification

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

A. I have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree. Note: You must provide a copy of your college transcript.

B. My education is not reflected in the above statement.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

A. I have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or I am eligible under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completed a bachelor’s degree. Note: You must provide a copy of your college transcript.

B. My education is not reflected in the above statement.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

A. I have completed 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree. Note: You must provide a copy of your college transcript.

B. My education is not reflected in the above statement.

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

4. Are you a U.S. Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Are you a current student enrolled in an accredited educational institution at least part-time? (NOTE: If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule/transcript(s), or receipt for tuition.)

A. Yes

B. No

This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and/or maintained for the duration of this employment.

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

6. This position will require you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

7. This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

8. This position requires you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to work other than normal hours?

A. Yes

B. No

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

9. This position requires you to be able to travel and work outside of the continental U.S. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select the corresponding item that best describes your level of experience.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

10. How many extra-curricular activities (e.g., honorary, social, athletic, etc.) were you involved in high school?

A. I was an active member of three or more organizations in high school.

B. I was an active member of two organizations in high school.

C. I was an active member of one organization in high school.

D. I did not participate in high school activities.

11. How many extra-curricular activities (e.g., honorary, social, athletic, etc.) are you currently involved?

A. I am an active member of three or more organizations.

B. I am an active member of two organizations.

C. I am active in one community or college organization.

D. I do not participate in extra-curricular activities.

12. How many leadership positions (e.g., president, secretary, etc.) have you held in community or campus organizations?

A. I have held or currently hold at least two leadership positions in a community or campus organization.

B. I have held or currently hold a leadership position in a community or campus organization.

C. I have never held a leadership position in an organization.

13. Conduct research on policy issues to develop options and recommendations to internal customers such as peers, colleagues, supervisors and leadership.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult 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 a review of a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult.

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.

14. Perform foreign affairs analytical and writing assignments of moderate difficulty and conform with organizational formats and performance standards.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult 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 a review of a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult.

15. Provide analysis of policy, strategy, concept, and program issues, force posture alternatives, and implications of changes.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult 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 a review of a supervisor, senior employee, teacher, parent or other adult.

16. Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?

A. Yes

B. No

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