- Position Title
- Information Technology Specialist (Student Trainee)
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- ISTS-25-DE-12673719 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to Thursday, February 20, 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.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree?
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service that includes character of service.
PLEASE NOTE: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service that includes character of service.
PLEASE NOTE: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
3.
Are you a United States Citizen?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Student Trainee (Information Technology) Undergraduate Internship with the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
At the GS-4 grade level, this position requires applicants to be enrolled in a Bachelor degree seeking program, AND meet one of the following criteria:
- Completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits of Bachelor's level education; OR
- Possession of an Associate's degree.
2.
By the start of the internship, I will have completed 12 semesters hours or 18 quarters hours in a combination of management information systems, computer science, business information technology, information assurance/security, statistics, math or other IT-related fields of study.
3.
In the space below, enter the full name of the educational institution at which you are currently enrolled.
(limit 100 characters)
(limit 100 characters)
4.
In the space below, enter the full name for the type of degree you are pursuing during this internship. (e.g., Associates of Business Administration degree, Bachelor of Science degree, Doctor of Philosophy). Do not use acronyms.
5.
In the space below, enter the topic of study/major/concentration for degree you are pursuing.
6.
In the space below, enter the month and year that you expect to earn the degree you are pursuing during this internship.
7.
Will you be able to complete 400 hours as a GAO intern before you graduate from your program?
For each item below select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability. This includes experience you have gained through school, volunteer work, military service, paid employment and professional/community/social organizations. Your answers must be supported by information contained in your resume.
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience gathering data/information for yourself or for others to make decisions?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing written products, identifying critical issues and drawing logical conclusions?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience setting priorities and goals in a work and/or academic setting?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience collaborating with team members on a common task or work assignment?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience giving oral presentations or briefings in an academic, professional or other organizational setting?
13.
In 500 words or less, describe in the space provided how experience you have gained through school, volunteer work, military service, paid employment and professional/community/social organizations demonstrates analytical, data gathering, evaluation, and communication skills and is related to the work performed at GAO. Your response must be supported by information contained in your resume.
(limit 3,500 characters)
(limit 3,500 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I understand that if I do not submit all REQUIRED documents by the closing date, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.
15.
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.