- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Physical Science)
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CPN-25-PW-12698919-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 to Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Pathways Program Internship (Temporary Appointment)
To claim eligibility for a temporary Pathways Program Internship, please confirm one of the following:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit documentation of student status as outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
For more information, visit the USA Jobs Help Center for Students & Recent Graduates.
Are you a current student eligible for a temporary Pathways Internship?
To claim eligibility for a temporary Pathways Program Internship, please confirm one of the following:
- You are a current student who is enrolled (or has been accepted for enrollment) at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? OR,
- You a current Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Intern, including a veteran who meets those requirements (Reclamation Pathways Intern employee) accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution. OR,
- You have completed a qualifying career or technical education program which may include a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit documentation of student status as outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
For more information, visit the USA Jobs Help Center for Students & Recent Graduates.
Are you a current student eligible for a temporary Pathways Internship?
Preferences
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Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
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Where did you learn about this vacancy?
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Have you ever permanently held the full performance GS grade level, or higher, as listed in this job vacancy?
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Please list the dates that you permanently held the grade. (Example: From 10/01/2001 to 9/30/2003)
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
Please read the following eligibility questions carefully. If you do not meet any of the eligibilities, you will not be considered for this position.
To verify your claimed eligibility to apply for this position vacancy, you must submit all supporting documentations outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
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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.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
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This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Student Trainee (Physical Science), GS-1399-04. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
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GS-1399-04: Choose one answer that best describes your experience, education, or combination of education and experience as related to the qualification requirements for this position.
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I am enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational, two or four year college or university, graduate or professional school?
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What is your major field of study?
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I am enrolled for at least half-time course work as defined by the school I am attending.
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What is your anticipated graduation date (semester/year)?
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What is your cumulative GPA? (on a 4.0 scale, rounded up)
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due. I understand that responding "No" to this question will result in my not being considered for this position.