- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Physical Science)
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-IN-24-12472292 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 15, 2024 to Friday, July 26, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
3.
Pathways Internship Candidate - Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college; professional, technical, vocational and trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status (i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status (i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which work schedule would you be willing to accept?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Pathways Student Trainee (Physical Science) position with the Federal government.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Pathways Program Requirements for Student Trainees:
Must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school; college; professional, technical, vocational or trade school; advanced degree program; qualifying career or technical education program (such as Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps); or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, and must provide documentation of continued enrollment.
You must provide Proof of Education and School Verification at time of application.
Must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school; college; professional, technical, vocational or trade school; advanced degree program; qualifying career or technical education program (such as Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps); or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, and must provide documentation of continued enrollment.
You must provide Proof of Education and School Verification at time of application.
2.
Which of the following best describes your current grade Point Average (GPA)?
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Pathways Student Trainee (Physical Science) position, GS-1399-05.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Pathways Student Trainee (Physical Science) position, GS-1399-07.
Note - Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on the following:
Note - Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on the following:
- Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
- Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
- 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
- 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
- Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
- Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
5.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Pathways Student Trainee (Physical Science) position, GS-1399-09.
6.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Pathways Student Trainee (Physical Science) position, GS-1399-11.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience planning or developing messages, materials, or presentations to communicate information clearly and effectively?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing customer service to internal and/or external customers?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience building professional skills and competencies and improving work processes?
11.
Which of the following best describes your approach to gaining the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth?
12.
Which of the following best describes your ability to develop effective methods and tools for gathering accurate qualitative and quantitative data?
13.
Which of the following best describes your ability to develop, present, and publish reports and manuscripts of research to colleagues, constituents, stakeholders, and the public to inform decisions.
14.
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.