- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Contract Specialist)
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-12181319-23-CPO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 17, 2023 to Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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.
Preferences
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In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Conditions of Employment
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.
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This will be an excepted service appointment. A trial period is required for the duration of the Pathways appointment. Are you willing to serve on a trial period for the duration of the Pathways appointment?
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The selectee will be required to sign a Program Participant Agreement that documents the appointment dates, work schedule, position information, developmental assignments, and program requirements. Are you willing to sign the agreement?
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Applicant must submit unofficial school transcripts AND proof of enrollment for fall/winter 2023 from an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study pursuant to 5 CFR 362 for eligibility verification. Do you agree to upload the required documents at the time of application to be considered any further? Official transcripts will be required prior to final/formal job offer is made.
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Interns must maintain good academic standing according to the school's definition. Generally, for those in undergraduate degree programs, good academic standing would be maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (no rounding) or equivalent and for a Master's or Professional degree, at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or equivalent. Are you willing and capable of maintaining a good academic standing as stated above?
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Incumbent will be required to complete and sign a Individual Development Plan (IDP) within 45 days of your initial appointment date. Are you willing to complete and sign a Individual Development Plan (IDP)?
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Student interns must be prepared to meet the Program Eligibility standards outlined under the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) AND meet OPM's Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1102, Contracting Series for the GS-07 grade level at time of application and/or upon graduation. Interns are expected to graduate with superior academic achievement (3.0 GPA or above). Do you currently meet (at application) and/or will meet (upon graduation) and continue to meet the above mentioned eligibility?
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The pathway currently offers internships during the summer, fall, or spring immediately before graduation. Students may be offered the opportunity to extend their internships into subsequent periods, but no internship will extend beyond three periods before graduation. A temporary position may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment, depending upon the needs of management. Are you available and willing to accept the terms of the temporary appointment?
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The pathway currently offers internships during the summer, fall, or spring immediately before graduation. Student interns hired during the fall/winter 2023 academic session will work part-time (32 hours per week) for the first two weeks of appointment and thereafter shift to 16 hours per week until graduation in the Spring 2024. Are you willing to work the required schedule?
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Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
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Appointment to this position requires a pre-employment drug screening. Are you willing to complete a pre-employment drug test?
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Appointment may be subject to a Public Trust suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Contract Specialist) position with the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters under our Student Hire Internship Pathway (SHIP) for Acquisition Professionals program. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational 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.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that meets the basic qualification for Student Trainee (Contract Specialist), GS-1199-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. You must provide college transcripts to support educational claims. Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts, transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Review data in automated system for accuracy and completion.
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Collect data from various sources to complete given tasks.
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Analyze data to identify and/or resolve errors.
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Work with team to complete assigned duties from established guidance and procedures.
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Assist team lead and/or supervisor with administrative tasks, such as but not limited to, creating files, updating databases, and data collection.
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Assist team by translating basic information into specific actions through reading and interpretation of regulations and guidance.
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Research materials and/or information to assist with assignments as it relates to legal or financia lregulations.
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Utilize basic mathematics to accurately compute data for legal or financial documentation.
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Input data into automated system for document creation and/or updating.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.