- Position Title
- Student Intern (Foreign Affairs)
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-11165548-21-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 9, 2021 to Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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/
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Student Intern (Foreign Affairs), GS-0199-03/04/05/07 position (with Full Promotion Potential to the GS-0199-09) through Pathways Internship Program with the Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resources Directorate. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by your educational institution)? Note: To support your claim, you must attach all required documentation including transcripts that verify you are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) at the GS-03 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Intern (Foreign Affairs) at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess which 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 or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess which 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 or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
6.
How many extra-curricular activities (e.g., honorary, social, athletic, etc.) were you involved in high school?
7.
How many extra-curricular activities (e.g., honorary, social, athletic, etc.) are you currently involved?
8.
How many leadership positions (e.g., president, secretary, etc.) have you held in community or campus organizations?
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
This position will require you to obtain and maintain a Noncritical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirement?
10.
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?
11.
This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station. Are you willing to accept this travel requirement?
12.
This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conducts research on policy issues to develop options and recommendations to internal customers such as peers, colleagues, supervisors and leadership.
14.
Prepares reports documenting issues, develops and communicates options and recommendations to peers, colleagues, supervisors, and leadership.
15.
Makes informed, timely and effective decisions, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information, and consulting others, when appropriate.
16.
Performs foreign affairs analytical and writing assignments of moderate difficulty and conform with organizational formats and performance standards.
17.
Provides advice on complex issues in order to focus senior leaders' attention on issues pertaining to policy implementation.
18.
Participates in study reviews within assigned areas of responsibility.
19.
Provides analysis of policy, strategy, concept, and program issues, force posture alternatives, and implications of changes.
20.
Assists with research coordination, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects.
21.
Analyzes the procedural nature of assignments for issues and select and apply accepted analytical techniques to the resolution of procedural problems affecting the efficiency and productivity of the organization.
22.
Advises senior management on complex matters regarding problems and provide resolutions.
23.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships and partners with customers.
24.
Communicates across multiple disciplines to plan, coordinate or advise.
25.
Defends recommendations to higher levels of management.
26.
Interprets and translates strategy, policy, and/or guidance for end users.
27.
Drafts, recommends and prepares final decision of agency for signatures.
28.
Prepares executive summaries and formal assessment reports to inform the intended audience.
29.
Prepares reports reflecting an analysis of trends or forecasts from data collected from various sources.
30.
Prepares reports reflecting the analysis and assimilation of data to be used to make recommendations for new policies or changes in programs and policies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
31.
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 accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that: 1) you understand this warning; 2) you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) you 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?