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Position Title
STUDENT TRAINEE (PROGRAM SUPPORT)
Agency
African Development Foundation
Announcement Number
ADF-23-PW-11842583DM Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Pathways Internship:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

  • I am a U.S. citizen;
  • I am at least 16 years of age;
  • I am a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree or certificate seeking student taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
  • I possess and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or equivalent on a 4.0 scale.

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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Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Student Trainee (Program Support), GS-0399-07.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Conduct simple research assignments and synthesize findings in final report format.
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5. Provide timely, accurate, and complete responses to general inquiries via email.
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6. Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documentation in preparation for meetings, conferences, or briefings.
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7. Update and maintain staff calendar, tracking systems, and contact lists before final review and dissemination from supervisor.
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8. Receive requests and relaying the requests to the appropriate staff member or supporting contractor.
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9. Inform supervisor of status of assignments, potential problems, or situations requiring the attention of the office.
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10. Promote courteous working relationships in interactions with individuals at all levels within the organization to ensure common goals are achieved.
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11. Adjust work in response to upper management's identification of higher priorities or needs.
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12. Analyze basic information, requests, and/or situations and present findings to higher graded staff and/or supervisor.
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13. Develop work products as directed by a team lead/leader to meet business needs.
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14. Compare project and grant data ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple documents and records.
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15. Research and analyze information, requests or situations in order to identify alternative solutions and make recommendations to higher graded staff and/or supervisor.
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16. Maintain and organize program or project information and records for assigned program area.
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17. Maintain and organize meeting notes for assigned program area.
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18. Compile and organize project, statistical, and thematic information as directed for reports and meetings.
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19. Compare and reconcile project and grant data ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple documents and records.
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20. Interview internal contacts to obtain and verify information.
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21. Participate in conferences, meetings, and presentations involving issues that impact an organization.
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22. Communicate with external contacts to discuss official business.
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23. Give verbal briefings to individuals, management, or other groups in order to share factual information and collaborate on assignments.
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