- Position Title
- STUDENT TRAINEE (PHYSICAL SCIENCE)
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- CERG241968687168PIS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 6, 2024 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Pathways Internship
Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Physical Science) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Physical Science) at the GS-03 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Physical Science) at the GS-04 grade level in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Physical Science) at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Physical Science) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
5.
Resolve issues by analyzing underlying causes and generating appropriate solutions.
6.
Produce graphs and tables using Excel to present data in a clear, understandable manner.
7.
Calibrate scientific instruments (e.g. pH meter) to known standards.
8.
Sample for water quality parameters in an outside (i.e. field) setting.
9.
Write ideas and information clearly and accurately.
10.
Express self verbally to audiences in a clear and concise manner.
11.
Work well with a team to meet the goals of an organization.
12.
Use Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
13.
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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.