USA Staffing

Position Title: Student Trainee (Cybersecurity)
Agency: U.S. Secret Service
Announcement Number: INV-AG598-25-PATH Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, March 3, 2025 to Friday, March 7, 2025

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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.

To verify eligibility, you must submit: A copy of transcripts or equivalent (e.g., letter from the registrar, acceptance letter, unofficial transcripts). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that include the following:

Name
Name of the educational institution
Declared degree program
Course title(s), credits completed, grade received, and date of completion
Grade Point Average (GPA)

For more information, review Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

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Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Student Trainee) position with the United States Secret Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire 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 this questionnaire.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Information Technology Specialist (Student Trainee) position at the GS-03 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. By May of 2025, I will have completed 1 full academic year of education above high school. (You must provide high school/college transcripts and/or academic proof of enrollment for the 2025 school year. Transcripts and/or academic proof of enrollment MUST be submitted with your application).

B. I have completed 1 full academic year of education above high school. (You must provide college transcripts to support educational claims. Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts; transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.)

C. My education is not reflected in any of the above statement.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Information Technology Specialist (Student Trainee) position at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed 2 full academic years of education above high school. (You must provide college transcripts to support educational claims. Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts; transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.)

B. I have successfully completed an associate's degree. (You must provide college transcripts to support educational claims. Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts; transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.)

C. I have the education as described in A AND B above. (You must provide college transcripts to support educational claims. Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts; transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.)

D. My education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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