Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture)

About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Internship "Indefinite" Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. This is a Pathways Intern Hire Position. May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.

Major duties

• Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• As a GS-0899-3 Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture), the duties include but are not limited to: performing data entry, simple field measurements, and introductory CADD training under supervision to learn fundamental engineering design.
• As a GS-0899-5 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3 include: performing routine engineering calculations and assisting with standard site visits while receiving detailed guidance from senior team members.
• As a GS-0899-7 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3/5 include: drafting standard project designs, conducting field evaluations, and troubleshooting risk assessment software with general supervision.
• As a GS-0899-9 Student Trainee (Engineering), duties in addition to GS 0899-3/5/7 include: performing engineering design, field evaluations, and cost estimation for civil works projects accomplishing a variety of developmental duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Upon Program completion, Indefinite Pathways Interns (without NTE dates) may be converted to the competitive service IAW the provisions in 5 CFR 362.107 and 362.204. MAY be non-competitively converted to a career/career-conditional appointment within 180 days of successful completion of academic program. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education. For this internship, you must be able to work on a full-time basis, 40 hours a week. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as an Engineer. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real world work environment. This opportunity follows a standard promotional path: Internship selection will be made at the GS-03, GS-05, GS-07, or GS-09. A student qualifies for the GS-3 level if they have completed one (1) full academic year of post-high school study. Within 180 days after completion of Internship requirements, you may be eligible for conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for these positions are typically at the GS-05, GS-07, OR GS-09 level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors. The full performance level of this position is GS-09. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion. Promotions may be considered after a year at each grade level, but are not guaranteed to occur on a specific time schedule. Basic Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted at least half time in an accredited institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative 2.5 grade point average. 3.0 or above grade point average is preferred. Provide transcripts and proof of enrollment/acceptance letter. Provide a detailed resume showing your eligibility, field of academic study, and other career interests for this position. Department of Defense Pathways Program Internship Program Participant agreement will be required. Must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school. (Proof of enrollment is required with application). Personnel security investigation required. Position is non-sensitive and requires a personnel security investigation on a post-appointment basis only. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-03, students must have completed one full academic year of post-high school study. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-05, students must have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-07, students must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-09, students must have completed 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows: At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. Additional credit cannot be given for duplicate course work. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above.

Education

For this internship, you must be a current student majoring in Engineering. This occupation has specific educational requirements for entry and applicants must show evidence that their planned academic program will meet those requirements (i.e. transcript reflecting enrollment in applicable programs). Students who graduate without meeting those requirements may not be converted to the target position and could be separated from federal service. Educational requirements for conversion to the target position are: Basic Requirements for Engineering Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirements for Architecture Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. NOTE: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html