Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) at Army Civilian Careers

Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) About the Position: The Student Intern Program provides selected students with an opportunity to embark on a training and development path toward a career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may receive payment for tuition or training, subject to availability, and may be eligible for conversion to a full‑time position upon graduation. GS‑03 Salary: $36,464 – $44,780 GS‑04 Salary: $38,011 – $49,417 Duties Work under close supervision, performing assignments and completing training. Perform a variety of standardized and non‑standardized engineering tasks to accomplish or provide technical support on assigned projects. Assist in design analysis and modifications by compiling, computing, tabulating and making graphic or model presentations of pertinent data. Review specifications, drawings, technical reports and other documentation. Research standard references, guides, precedents, and other sources to obtain pertinent technical information. Prepare drawings and sketches using familiar methods, procedures, and data inputs. Conduct tests on materials and equipment, which involves collecting and preparing samples, adjusting and operating equipment, recording instrument readings, and evaluating test data. Requirements Conditions of Employment A post‑secondary student appointment expires 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the student is selected for noncompetitive conversion. May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GS‑05 or GS‑07 and corresponding full‑performance grade at the GS‑11 or GS‑12. If converted to a permanent position, the selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment. If converted to a permanent position, the selectee may be provided relocation assistance subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Post‑Secondary Student Participant Agreement is required for post‑secondary students. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Qualifications • This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post‑Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Student Intern Program offers post‑secondary students 12 weeks of full‑time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months. Employment dates vary depending on when summer break begins for each college; the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program.

• May be non‑competitively converted to a career/career‑conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of the academic program.
• Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Who May Apply To be eligible, you must meet the definition of a post‑secondary student as defined below: Post‑Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full‑time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed at least one year of the program. In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. Education GS‑03 Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, students must have completed one academic year of post‑high‑school study (30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent). GS‑04 Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, students must have completed two academic years of post‑high‑school study or an associate’s degree (30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent). Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Post‑secondary students considered for initial appointments leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly‑related degree programs to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program. Must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average or equivalent as eligibility criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne State University