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Position Title
Student Trainee (Human Resources) Pathways Intern
Agency
Small Business Administration
Announcement Number
PATH-11870881-23-MLJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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 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,
  • 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 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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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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,
  • 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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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.
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Assessment 1
Before applying, you are encouraged to thoroughly read the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) for additional information regarding this vacancy. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. You must submit the required documentation to verify your eligibility as indicated below. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration. See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitted documentation. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am a current student in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a full or half time basis.

(NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule/transcript(s), or receipt for tuition.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Human Resources), GS-0299-3. Transcripts MUST be submitted with your application package. Conferral of degree(s) earned should be present on transcript(s). Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Human Resources), GS-0299-4. Transcripts MUST be submitted with your application package. Conferral of degree(s) earned should be present on transcript(s). Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable. (limit characters)
4. Students in the Pathways Internship Program must be taking at least a half-time course load. The term "half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. (limit characters)
Veterans' preference rules apply to all Pathways Intern, Recent Graduate, and Presidential Management Fellow programs.  If you are a student and a veteran claiming preference, you must have an honorable or general discharge documented on your DD-214 (Member-4 copy), SF-15 (if disabled), and a VA letter stipulating your percentage of disability (if disabled), at the time of application.  (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Are you a veteran who is currently enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student and claiming veterans' preference? (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member-4), a completed SF-15 (if disabled), and a VBA letter stipulating your percentage of disability, at the time of application. (limit characters)
6. Are you in good academic standing? (No less than 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale) (limit characters)
7. This is a time-limited appointment not to exceed 1-YR. Are you willing to accept a time-limited appointment?

NOTE: Position NTE date may be extended if selectee remains in school. It is also based on management approval which will be determined by their review of workload requirements and available funding.
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8. This position is located in Washington, DC and relocation expenses are not authorized. Are you willing to accept a position in Washington, DC? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Evaluate your experience, education or training performing administrative activities or functions. (limit characters)
10. Evaluate your experience, education or training conducting research. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate your experience, education or training providing general administrative support. (limit characters)
12. Evaluate your experience, education or training prioritizing multiple tasks or duties. (limit characters)
13. Evaluate your experience, education or training using word automated software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to perform work. (limit characters)
14. Evaluate your experience, education or training operating office machines, such as photocopies and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers. (limit characters)
15. Evaluate your experience, education or training composing written documents. (limit characters)
16. Evaluate your experience, education or training reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy. (limit characters)
17. Evaluate your experience, education or training working in a team environment. (limit characters)
18. Evaluate your experience, education or training interacting with people at various levels. (limit characters)
19. Evaluate your experience, education or training assisting customers to resolve issues and/or inquires. (limit characters)
20. Evaluate your experience, education or training communicating with customers or the public by phone or in person as a regular part of your duties. (limit characters)
21. 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 my resume does not support or substantiate my responses to the assessment questionnaire, my application will be removed from consideration. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, my rating will be lowered, my job eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed 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. An answer to this question is required. (limit characters)