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Position Title
Student Trainee (Library)
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTC-11082202-21-DP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 to Tuesday, May 25, 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? (limit characters)
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.
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3. 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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Assessment 1
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Select "Yes" or "No" to the following question(s). (limit characters)
Reminder: You must provide proof of enrollment on a full or half-time basis or acceptance of enrollment at the time of application - failure to do so will result in lost consideration. Transcripts must be submitted with the application materials. Conferral of degree(s) earned should be present on transcript(s). Unofficial transcript(s) are acceptable. (limit characters)
1. Are you a U.S. Citizen? (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
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2. Are you at least 16 years of age by the closing date of this announcement?
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3. Have you been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis? (Supporting documentation required, i.e. Transcripts, Registration, etc.)
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4. Are you able to complete 640 hours (16 weeks) of work prior to conferring with my degree? (Due to the requirements of the Pathways Internship Program, students with graduation dates before this date will not be considered)
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The following statements demonstrate your level of experience and education for the position of Student Trainee (Library/Archives). (Please select the response that describes your eligibility to apply for this position. (limit characters)
5. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the Library Archives Student Trainee position.
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6. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the Library Archives Student Trainee position GS-03.
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7. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the Library Archives Student Trainee position GS-04.
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8. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the Library Archives Student Trainee position GS-05.
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9. Are you a college student majoring in U.S. history, archives science, library science, or other related major?
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10. Do you have experience providing customer service?
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11. Please indicate which software applications you are proficient in.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Resume Reminder Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: * Job title * Duties (be as detailed as possible) * Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) * Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended - Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)