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Position Title: Student Trainee (Biological Sciences)
Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number: MR-21-10975974-NM-Path Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, January 4, 2021 to Friday, January 8, 2021

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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?

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

B. No

1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Decatur, AL

B. Whiteriver, AZ

C. Anderson, CA

D. Los Banos, CA

E. Chiefland, FL

F. Havana, IL

G. Seymour, IN

H. Farmerville, LA

I. Tallulah, LA

J. Detroit Lakes, MN

K. Morris, MN

L. Winona, MN

M. Boonville, MO

N. Forest City, MO

O. Genoa, WI

Minimum Qualification - Eligibility

For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.

1. This is a Pathways Intern position. You must be a current student, accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution. From the descriptions below, select the one response that most clearly and accurately describes your basic level of education and/or experience. Select only one response.

A. I am currently accepted for enrollment or enrolled on at least a half-time basis in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an academic field related to the duties of this position. This enrollment will continue during my employment.

B. I am currently accepted or enrolled and am seeking a degree from a qualifying educational institution. I will submit a copy of my transcript(s), class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule, or receipt of tuition.

C. I do not meet the requirements as described above.

Minimum Qualification - 0499 Series

2. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the minimum qualification standards for the Student Trainee (Biological Sciences) GS-04 position. Select only one response.

A. I have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

B. I possess 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience. General experience is defined as (1) any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Answering visitor questions; Collecting fees, selling permits, and balancing funds; Operating audio visual equipment; Assisting in outreach activities.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement.

D. I do not meet the requirements of A, B, or C above.

Veteran's Preference

3. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your veteran's preference, if any. Select only one response.

A. I am a veteran with preference for employment and understand I must provide veteran's preference documentation with my application.

B. I do not have veteran's preference.

Conditions of Employment

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

4. I am a US citizen or national.

A. Yes

B. No

Condition of Employment: Age requirement

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

5. I am 18 years of age or older by the closing date of the announcement. *Note - You must be 18 years of age or older to operate government owned vehicles.

A. Yes

B. No

Condition of Employment: Student status

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

6. I am a full time student or part time student with at least a half time course load as defined by my school.

A. Yes

B. No

Condition of Employment: Academic standing

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

7. I am a student in good academic standing.

A. Yes

B. No

Condition of Employment: Career goals

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

8. This position relates to either my academic or career goals.

A. Yes

B. No

Condition of Employment: State-issued driver's license

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

9. This position requires a valid State-issued motor vehicle driver's license. I have or am willing to obtain prior to employment and maintain the duration of my employment the appropriate license.

A. Yes

B. No

10. What degree are you currently seeking?

A. High School or State-Approved Home School

B. Technical or Vocational School

C. 2-year College

D. 4-year College or University

E. Graduate or Professional School

F. Post-secondary Home School Curriculum

G. None of the above

Self certification

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

11. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true and I have accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for removing my application from consideration and/or removing me from federal service. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement, reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy, and understand what supporting documentation is required.

A. Yes

B. No

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