- Position Title
- STUDENT TRAINEE (FOREIGN POLICY)
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation
- Announcement Number
- 24-OFP-PW-12523842-NS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 22, 2024 to Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status via an official Proof of Enrollment and/or Official Transcript, if selected for the position. Note: you must remain enrolled, at least half-time, in the degree or certificate program to continue 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 via an official Proof of Enrollment and/or Official Transcript, if selected for the position. Note: you must remain enrolled, at least half-time, in the degree or certificate program to continue to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
2.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
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 Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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 Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
3.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Recruitment Source
1.
How did you learn about this job opportunity?
2.
If you selected 'Other' in the preceding question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity.
Assessment 1
For items 1, 2, 3 and 5 please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to questions 1,2 ,3 or 5 in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
Are you enrolled in an accredited school pursuing a degree? (Please note you will be required to verify this with Proof of Enrollment and/or an Official Transcript, if selected for the position.)
4.
What is your anticipated graduation date (including month, day, and year)?
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5.
Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Student Trainee position. Please note an unofficial or official transcript must be included in your application to support the qualification requirements.
6.
Has your education been at a foreign college or university?
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, your application must include a credential evaluation to determine how your non-U.S. education credentials compare with U.S. credentials. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, your application must include a credential evaluation to determine how your non-U.S. education credentials compare with U.S. credentials. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment 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.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Identifies, collects, and summarizes relevant information.
8.
Analyzes relevant information clearly, persuasively, and when necessary, succinctly.
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Understands and implements approved steps, processes, and methods to conduct research, analysis, and special projects.
10.
Skill in preparing various memoranda, correspondence, and other documents, with different tones (e.g., explanatory, exploratory, persuasive) and for different audiences.
11.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or comparable software programs.
12.
Skill in orally briefing and presenting information to audiences.
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Ability to communicate with multiple teams through multiple oral mediums (e.g., calls, meetings) to gather information to complete projects.