USA Staffing

Position Title: STUDENT TRAINEE (POWER PLANT TRAINEE I)
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERL235335163796PI Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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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. Pathways Internship

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 Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

3. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions. You will not be required to move to a different geographic location more than once every three years. Your preference, career objectives, and compelling personal needs may be considered, but are not binding on management. Future assignments will be to a position at the same permanent grade or higher grade dependent upon eligibility. Are you able and willing to accept a position that requires you to be mobile and relocate to assigned area world-wide to support the mission?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Power Plant Trainee I) position 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.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Student Trainee I (Power Plant Trainee I) at the WB-5401-00 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

To be eligible for the Pathways Student Internship Program, you must be currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and am seeking an associate's degree in an Industrial or Engineering Technology program or other similar appropriate degree program on a full or half-time basis, as defined by the educational institution.

A. I am currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and am seeking an associate's degree in an Industrial or Engineering Technology program or other similar appropriate degree program on a full or half-time basis.

B. My education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice - (This is the SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT for this position.) Read the following statements (A-E) and select the one response that best describes your ability to perform the duties of a Student Trainee I (Industrial Equipment Worker), WB-5401-00. The level of experience you select on this self-rating must be reflected in your experience on your resume.

Skilled in performing a wide variety of simple routine manual tasks. Possess the potential to learn and develop higher level skills. Able follow verbal instructions to complete work assignments safely and follow directions to complete work in progress. Work on own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.