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Summary About the Position: The Student Intern Program provides selectees an exciting opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Army Civilian internship today! GS-03 Salary $35,499-$43,590 GS-04 Salary $36,209-$45,982 Responsibilities As a Student Trainee (Human Resources), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Assist in utilizing a wide range of human resources practices and policies to provide human resources advisory and technical services to management. Perform developmental assignments in several personnel functions. Coordinate with organizations to ensure the accuracy of human resources related data. Provide prepared general information to customers regarding appropriate action officers for different functions/serviced organizations and job-seeking tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, 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 academic program. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location. Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of 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 towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed (or will complete by December 2024) 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-03 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university). GS-04 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university). Education 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 Post-secondary students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct deposit of pay is required. A Post-Secondary Student Participant Agreement is required for post-secondary students. This is a Human Capital and Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Post-secondary students will initially be appointed to a term appointment in the competitive service for a period expected to last more than 1 year not to exceed 4 years; they may be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successfully completing the qualifying academic program. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. However, unofficial transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Additional financial incentives, such as recruitment or relocation incentives, may be offered for difficult to fill positions.