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Position Title: Student Trainee (Management, Program, Budget Analyst)
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: SWGJ22XXXXXX1825HSS Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, December 1, 2022 to Saturday, December 31, 2022

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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. Direct Hire Authority - Post-Secondary Student

Are you currently a person who:

1. Is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and

2. Is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and

3. Have completed at least one year of the program?

Supporting Documentation:
If eligible as a post-secondary student, you must submit a copy of your transcripts to support your eligibility.

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Chicago, IL

B. Olmsted, IL

C. Rock Island, IL

D. Scott AFB, IL

E. Bloomington, IN

F. Dubois, IN

G. Huntington, IN

H. Lagro, IN

I. Peru, IN

J. Poland, IN

K. Rockville, IN

L. Bee Spring, KY

M. Buckhorn, KY

N. Falls of Rough, KY

O. Fort Campbell, KY

P. Fort Knox, KY

Q. Glasgow, KY

R. Grand Rivers, KY

S. Louisville, KY

T. Moreland, KY

U. Paintsville, KY

V. Sassafras, KY

W. Taylorsville, KY

X. Detroit, MI

Y. Grand Haven, MI

Z. Sault Ste. Marie, MI

AA. Duluth, MN

AB. Buffalo, NY

AC. Batavia, OH

AD. Brookville, OH

AE. Columbus, OH

AF. Springfield, OH

AG. Waynesville, OH

AH. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

AI. Pittsburgh, PA

AJ. Chattanooga, TN

AK. Cookeville, TN

AL. Knoxville, TN

AM. Nashville, TN

AN. Hinton, WV

AO. Huntington, WV

AP. Appleton, WI

AQ. Kewaunee, WI

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

3. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 0399 - Administration And Office Support Student Trainee

B. 0599 - Financial Management Student Trainee

4. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Accounting/Auditing, Budget, Management/Program Analyst) positions with Department of the Army. 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. This position requires you to work, at a minimum, full-time in the summer and as much as is practical the rest of the year while attending/enrolled in school at least part-time. Will you be available to work in the geographic location of the advertised job while still maintaining a student status?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select the option below which most closely describes your academic credentials.

A. I am a current student enrolled in a Business Administration, Human Resource Management/Development, Management/Leadership program, or program related to the position. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts).

B. I am a current student enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Economics Program, or program related to the position. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.).

C. My academic credentials/plan is not described in the responses above.

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

3. In order to be eligible for a post-secondary student appointment, you must have completed at least one year of your degree program. Have you completed at least one year of your degree program?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Management, Program, Budget Analyst) at the GS-03 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed one full academic year of post-high school study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

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

5. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Management, Program, Budget Analyst) at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

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

6. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Management, Program, Budget Analyst) at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed four full academic years of post-high school study or a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcript.).

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

7. 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 Trainee (Management/Program Analyst) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes analyzing problems to identify significant factors and recognize solutions; gathering pertinent data; planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing.

B. I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as, business administration, human resource management/development, management/leadership, or courses relevant to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

C. I have successfully completed all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in B above. {{Note: Remove the words “such as that identified in B above” if the position you are filling does not require education in specific fields found in an Individual Occupational Requirement.}} Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.).

D. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

E. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B or C. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

F. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

8. 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 Trainee (Budget Analyst) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes formulating and executing budgets; developing financial reports and spreadsheets using an automated financial management system; monitoring expenditures; reviewing submitted budget estimates for compliance with financial rules and regulations.

E. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B or C. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

F. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

9. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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