- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Pathways)
- Agency
- Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Announcement Number
- STIMP-21-11036226-CBXH-RM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 12, 2021 to Friday, March 26, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service, member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service, member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
4.
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.
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.
5.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).
1.
Are you submitting Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to claim Indian Preference? Note: You must include your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
Incumbent may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties therefore, a valid driver's license will be required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
2.
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
Internship work assignment opportunities are based on BIA needs. Under this announcement, real estate services, land titles and records, minerals and energy, and forestry management programs will be given priority consideration. However, selections may be made for other program areas, including the following targeted positions.
3.
Please select from the following list of potential career paths YOU WILL NOT BE interested in?
Please note that your answers may be verified against the information you provide in your resume/application and information your references provide. Be sure you describe your background as it relates to the duties of this position since your application or resume must support the response you select. In addition, to verify qualifications based on education, you must submit a complete, legible copy of your college or university transcript(s) to document academic achievements and receive credit. For new students, you must submit a degree plan/curriculum or other acceptable proof to verify current enrollment with your application.
4.
Carefully read the following descriptions of education. Please select the response that best describes your education for the GS-2 grade level. Make sure your resume supports your response that you select. (NOTE: You must submit a complete, legible copy of your high school or GED diploma and other acceptable proof to verify current acceptance or enrollment.) Examples of acceptable proof: enrollment course schedule or plan, registration of current course work, advisor approved degree checklist, or letter of acceptance on college or university official letter head.
5.
Carefully read the following descriptions of education. Please select the response that best describes your education for the GS-3 grade level. Make sure your resume supports your response that you select. (NOTE: You must submit a complete, legible copy of your transcript(s) and degree plan/curriculum or other acceptable proof to verify current enrollment with your application to document academic achievements and receive credit).
6.
Carefully read the following descriptions of education. Please select the response that best describes your education for the GS-4 grade level. Make sure your resume supports your response that you select. (NOTE: You must submit a complete, legible copy of your transcript(s) and degree plan/curriculum or other acceptable proof to verify current enrollment with your application to document academic achievements and receive credit).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
If you are in an unrelated degree program, you must sign a statement agreeing that you will change your degree program and will provide acceptable documentation, i.e., changing major, minor or adding courses to curriculum program, etc. (NOTE: Acceptable degree program is specified in the vacancy announcement).
8.
Do you understand that you must sign a mobility agreement that indicates you will accept relocation to other geographic locations?
9.
Do you understand that you must be in good academic standing with the institution?
10.
Do you understand that you must be a full time student (at least 12 credit hours) and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher academic standing?
11.
Do you understand that you may be required to sign a continued service agreement which will detail the length of your commitment to the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
12.
Do you understand that you will be a Federal employee and must meet all performance and conduct standards?
13.
Will you be able to complete at least 640 hours (16 weeks) of service as an intern under the Bureau of Indian Affairs Pathways Internship Program before your expected graduation date?
14.
In some cases, credit may be granted for up to half of the 640-hour service requirement listed above. Have you previously served as a student trainee or intern under another program that provided comparable experience, in the same career field, to the position you are applying for? (i.e., Forestry, Wildland Fire, Rangeland Management, etc.)
15.
If YES, please provide dates, organization name, and internship details.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you understand that you must meet all qualification requirements for a target entry-level by the time you graduate?
17.
What is your current cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4 point scale?
18.
Please answer the following questions?
19.
Please provide your answers here for the questions above.
20.
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 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.