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Position Title
Student Trainee (Computer Science)
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Announcement Number
ITL-775-23-12125112 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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 certificates?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
4. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
5. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST. (limit characters)
6. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
  • * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
  • * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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7. How did you learn about this position? (limit characters)
8. If you heard about this vacancy through a Conference or Job Fair, please indicate which event by selecting from the list below. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you enrolled, or have you been accepted for enrollment, and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis?
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2. Will you be enrolled in at least a half-time course load as defined by the school you are attending for the following semester?
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3. Do you have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent?
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4. Please review and select the response below that BEST describes your current education status. (NOTE: All requested and required documents, i.e., proof of current enrollment, transcripts, certificates, etc., are required at the time of application to receive consideration of eligibility. If this documentation is not provided, you will not receive further consideration.)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Have you submitted documentation that reflects ALL of the following: current enrollment in a qualifying educational institutional program for at least half-time, current GPA, and major declared (if applicable)?
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6. Are you pursuing a degree in computer science or a degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must include any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
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7. Select the choice that describes how your education meets the qualification requirements for this position.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application (resume, responses to questionnaire, and supporting documentation) is 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); 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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