Login

Student Trainee (Contracting)

Defense Information Systems Agency | Scott AFB, IL

Posted Date 9/16/2024
Description **THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIP AND NOT SEASONAL.

**To be eligible for the Pathways Intern Program, individuals must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled during the current (FALL 2024) or next upcoming semester (SPRING 2025) and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis.

Base Salary Ranges (See Education Section):
GS-02: $32,945-$41,463
GS-03: $35,947-$46,729
GS-04: $40,351-$52,452**THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIP AND NOT SEASONAL

** Clarification: An appointment under a Pathways Internship is intended to continue through completion of education and work requirements. Pathways Interns qualify based on their educational achievements.

For the GS-02 grade level: Completion of a High school diploma or equivalent.
For the GS-03 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of post high school study.
For the GS-04 grade level: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.
-Initial review of applicants will occur 7 days after the announcement opens.

-Additional reviews of applicants will occur at the 30 and 60 day cutoff and the closing date of the announcement.

Review Dates of Applications Received Before or On:
SEPT 25 2024
OCT 16 2024
NOV 16 2024
DEC 16 2024

**Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the submission of your application.**


PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY:



This is an Excepted Service appointment. Upon successful completion of their academic program and the internship program, interns may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service consistent with agency needs, academic achievement, and demonstrated potential. Conversion potntial for this opportunity is a GS -1102- 5/7/9 up to the full performance level of GS 9. However, future budgetary events, hiring restrictions, conversion caps, or other events may preclude the conversion or conversion to a position with the full potential performance level. Individuals converted to a position in the competitive service may be subjected to participation in an agency formal development program.
To be eligible for conversion:
  • Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement.
  • Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor.
  • Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Program while enrolled as a half- or full-time degree- or certificate-seeking student;
  • Complete a course of academic study/degree conferred, at a qualifying educational institution conferring a diploma, certificate or degree
  • Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the intern will be converted;
  • Receive a favorable recommendation by supervisor
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
Qualifying education must be conferred or awarded by the closing date of this announcement.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program, you must submit unofficial/official transcripts with the current enrollment period FALL 2024 course load and/or proof of enrollment for SPRING 2025.The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

Additional Information:
  • In accordance with Agency policy, this position is eligible for remote work within the local commuting area of the duty location(s) listed in this announcement.
Salary32,945.00 - 41,463.00 Annual
Opportunity Type
Job

Volunteer Opportunity

Share this opportunity