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Position Title: Pathways Student Trainee - Loan Assistant/Specialist
Agency: Agriculture, Rural Development
Announcement Number: PATH-TX-12410140-2024-SR Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, May 9, 2024 to Monday, May 20, 2024

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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. 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? 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Abilene, TX

B. Edinburg, TX

C. Lufkin, TX

D. Temple, TX

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Pathways Student Trainee - Loan Assistant/Specialist with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure your responses are consistent with your experience and are reflective within your application.

1. 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 pursing a qualifying degree or certificate? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/

A. Yes, I am. I will provide a copy of my transcripts, registration, or other proof that I meet this requirement.

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

2. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your eligibility requirements for GS-03 as stated in this announcement.

A. I have completed one (1) academic year of post-high school study.

B. I do not meet the minimum qualification requirements as described in the vacancy announcement for this grade level.

3. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your eligibility requirements for GS-04 as stated in this announcement.

A. I have completed two (2) academic years of post-high school study or achieved an associate degree.

B. I do not meet the minimum qualification requirements as described in the vacancy announcement for this grade level.

4. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your eligibility requirements for GS-05 as stated in this announcement.

A. I have completed four (4) academic year of post-high school study leading to a bachelor?s degree or equivalent.

B. I do not meet the minimum qualification requirements as described in the vacancy announcement for this grade level.

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent, or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding no to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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