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Summary

This is an opportunity under the Internship Program component of the Pathways Programs. The Internship Program provides students enrolled in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. Veteran's Preference will be applied in filling positions under the Pathways Programs.

This announcement is for a Student Trainee (Human Resources).

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Responsibilities

This position is in the Executive Services Branch (ESB), Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM). ESB is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering agency policies, procedures, and programs for executive personnel activities, to include executive level assignees serving under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) program. ESB manages all human resource functions related to members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) including hiring, performance management, awards, and policy.

The incumbent serves as a Student Trainee (HR Specialist) in a developmental position with responsibility for receiving training to learn the applicable procedures for providing standard services in the functional areas mentioned above for assigned organizations. The incumbent also serves as a resource for providing technical and administrative assistance in support of NSF programs and missions.

Duties:

Performs basic HR functions in the areas of staffing, classification, and compensation.

Communicates factual and procedural information verbally and in writing.

Gathers and analyzes basic facts and draws conclusions.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, team members, and the general public.

Assists in the recruiting process by: drafting vacancy announcements in the online application system, reviewing announcements drafted by others, and posting on USAJOBS.

Assists in qualifications review process by: determining eligibility and qualifications determinations and reviewing/issuing certificates.

Assists in processing personnel actions

Performs research on HR topics

Provides administrative support to the office.

Competencies:

Computer Skills

HR Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Written Communications

Verbal Communications

Teamwork/Collaboration

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

11

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0299 Human Resources Management Student Trainee

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Background investigation.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• You must be taking at least a half-time course load.
• You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

• Eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution & maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Students may be hired for Internship positions at any time during the year, & may work full-time or part-time based on office needs.
• Students will be on indefinite appointments during their period of eligibility under the Internship Program.
• Interns will be required to sign an agreement that outlines the parameters of the Internship Program.
• The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program.
• Noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern's eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion.
• Interns may be required to submit updated transcripts and proof of enrollment upon selection.

From the closing date of this vacancy announcement, applicants MUST have at least one year remaining in their required coursework for completion of their degree.

Experience refers to paid & unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills & can provide valuable training & experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

You must answer all job-related questions in the eRecruit questionnaire.

All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full /blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must have successfully completed four full years of education above the high school level; OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting higher graded HR Specialists in staffing, recruitment, position classification/management components; applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles; participating in outreach events for a federal agency; or managing an Intern hiring process.

To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have completed one full academic year of graduate level (18 semester hours) education; OR have a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (as evidenced by class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all academic work; grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the major field of study; or election to membership in a national honor scholastic society). OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting higher graded HR Specialists in staffing, recruitment, position classification/management components; applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles, and practices prefer under title 5; assisting an organizational in resolving routine issues by offering solutions and alternatives; organizing outreach events; and managing the Pathways Program for a federal agency.

Education

Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."

All Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation.

PLEASE NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.