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Position Title: Student Trainee (Program Analyst)
Agency: Office of Field Policy and Management
Announcement Number: 23-HUD-2293-X Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 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)

Pathways Internship Eligibility:
A. Must be 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.; AND

B. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, including transcripts from transfer schools no later than the date indicated in the announcement. Transcripts may be unofficial at the time of application, but an official transcript is required if a job offer is extended.; AND

C. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you do not maintain eligibility and enrollment, you are ineligible for this program. Please review the "REQUIREMENTS" section of the vacancy announcement to ensure that you qualify to apply to this internship.

2. Are you at least 16 years of age?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current student and meet the requirements to be considered for an Internship as identified in the announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

Enter the date you anticipate you will complete all requirements for your degree.

5. If enrolled, are you in good academic standing? (At least a 2.0 GPA)

A. Yes

B. No

6. Choose one of the following which best describes your qualifying educational institution.

A. Home School

B. High School

C. Technical or Vocational School

D. College or University

E. Graduate or Professional School

F. None of the above

7. At which accredited educational institution are you currently enrolled?

8. What degree level program are you currently seeking?

A. Undergraduate

B. Graduate

C. High School or equivalent

D. Certificate

E. Other

9. I am seeking a degree or certificate in the following academic major or related field.

A. Accounting

B. Business Administration/Business Management

C. Computer Science

D. Economics

E. Engineering

F. Finance

G. General Studies

H. Human Resources

I. Information Technology

J. Legal Studies

K. Mathematics

L. Media Communications

M. Political Science

N. Public Administration/Public Policy

O. Social Science

P. Other

10. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, including transcripts from transfer schools no later than the date indicated in the announcement. Transcripts may be unofficial at the time of application, but an official transcript is required if a job offer is extended. Do you agree?

A. Yes

B. No

11.

You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you cannot, you are ineligible for this program. Please review the "REQUIREMENTS" section of the vacancy announcement to ensure that you qualify to apply to this internship. Do you understand?

A. Yes

B. No

12.

You will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment to establish program eligibility for the duration of your appointment. Do you understand and agree to provide this proof?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Please enter your current GPA (Grade Point Average)?

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

A. Chicago, IL

B. Kansas City, KS

2. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

5. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)

7. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

A. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

B. Congressional/Intergovernmental Relations

C. Ginnie Mae (GNMA)

D. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration

E. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

F. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)

G. Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

H. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO)

I. Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)

J. Office of Departmental Equal Employment Opportunity (ODEEO)

K. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

L. Office of Field Policy and Management (FPM)

M. Office of General Counsel (OGC)

N. Office of Housing

O. Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH)

P. Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)

Q. Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

R. Office of the Secretary

S. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

T. Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

For the GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Drafting and preparing reports and responding to inquiries in oral and written communication.; OR
Using automated systems and computer applications, software, and social media to research and communicate information
OR
One full year of graduate level education in a related field, or Superior Academic Achievement based on a bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class), grade point average (2.95/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed using the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required and adding the percentage of the required education completed; the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education level.

A. I have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or equivalent, as described above.

B. I have qualifying education as described above.

C. I have a combination of qualifying education and specialized experience as described above.

D. None of the above

2. Can you speak, read and write fluent Spanish?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Which response(s) describes your experience communicating orally in a professional or academic setting?

A. Responding to inquiries or requests for non-technical information

B. Following-up on written communications from customers

C. Providing information about how to use office machines (e.g., photocopier, phones)

D. Ordering supplies

E. Explaining how to set up a teleconference

F. Contacting others to obtain information

G. Meeting with groups to hear and discuss their concerns

H. None of the above

4. From the list below, select all those you have work with in a professional or academic environment?

A. Lenders

B. Real estate professionals

C. Property owners

D. Peers of coworkers

E. Regional staff

F. Managers or supervisors

G. Professors or teachers

H. None of the above

5. Which of the following types of documents have you written?

A. Correspondence

B. Technical reports

C. Standard operating procedures

D. Policy guidance

E. Analysis of proposed policy, legislative, or management initiatives

F. Option papers or decision memos

G. Publications

H. Books

I. Academic papers

J. Research papers

K. Strategic plans

L. None of the above

6. Select the response(s) that describes your experience communicating with others orally.

A. I led discussions of controversial information in meetings or conferences.

B. I presented technical information in formal training classes.

C. I provided information orally as a representative of executive management in meetings or conferences.

D. I completed course work or formal training in oral communication skills.

E. None of the above.

7. Choose the statement(s) that describe your organizational experience (choose all that apply):

A. I have maintained files in accordance with office policies and procedures.

B. I have scheduled meetings for individuals of varying status levels.

C. I have established timelines and prioritized assignments and/or projects on or before anticipated deadlines.

D. I have researched and compiled factual information using the internet and various paper and/or electronic sources.

E. None of the above.

8. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience performing a range of administrative and clerical duties (choose all that apply):

A. I have reviewed information in documents, reports, spreadsheets, charts and/or databases for accuracy and completion.

B. I have compiled information for mailing, presenting, and distribution to staff/organization members and external sources.

C. I have answered telephones and directed callers to appropriate points of contact.

D. I have organized materials and filed documents in accordance with office procedures.

E. None of the above.

9. Which software programs have you applied to complete professional assignments?

A. Word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or similar software)

B. Spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or similar software)

C. Database software (e.g., Microsoft Access or similar software)

D. Presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software)

E. File sharing software (e.g., SharePoint or similar software)

F. Automated time sheet software

G. Email software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook or similar software)

H. None of the above

10. Which activities have you performed with database software (e.g., Microsoft Access) in a professional or academic setting?

A. Typed data using a keyboard or number pad

B. Formatted data

C. Ran existing queries

D. Reviewed data for accuracy

E. Ran existing reports

F. Created new reports

G. Wrote new queries

H. None of the above

11. Which type(s) of documents have you created using the appropriate software. Select all that apply.

A. Letters

B. Brochures

C. Informational handouts

D. Booklets

E. Flyers

F. Memorandums

G. Contracts or legal documents

H. Slides and graphics for presentations

I. None of the above

12. From the following list choose the administrative functions in which you have experience (choose all that apply):

A. I have maintained and organized files.

B. I have performed data entry.

C. I have maintained and/or updated databases.

D. I have prepared various reports and letters for distribution.

E. I have copied and/or scanned electronic documents and files using fax machines, photocopiers, and desktop scanners.

F. I have used electronic phone features like call forwarding and multi-line phone conferencing.

G. I have used electronic calendars to schedule meetings, send invitations, and reserve meeting space.

H. I have sorted and distributed mail.

I. None of the above.

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