Pathways Student Trainee (General Engineer), GS-0899-5/7 MB
Company Name:
Department Of Transportation
Open to All US Citizens
This position is part of the Pathways Program and is open to current students who are enrolled or acceptd for enrollment in a qualifying educational instruction and enrolled at least half-time. Additional information can be found at /. Excepted Service Appointment for Initial Period Full Time - Student Trainee PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 50TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
This position is located in the Federal Transit Administration's Region IV's Office of Operations and Program Management. You will serve as a Student Trainee (General Engineer) in the Region IV office in a formal/informal and on-the job training program designed to facilitate development in the Pathways Intern Program as a General Engineer (0899 Series). Assignments, which are designed primarily for developmental purposes but which also involve substantive program support, provide (1) experience and training in the application of basic techniques used in the engineering profession and growth in professional knowledge, skill, and ability; (2) an introduction to FTA policies, programs, and procedures. You will assist the regional staff and the grantees with engineering advice under the Director's guidance relative to capital projects and grants management. You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Intern Program requirement. Applicants must have a degree in Engineering or related field to qualify. Submit application, documents &resume; online by 11:59 PM ET on closing date You must meet the requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This position is not eligible for full time telework As an FTA Pathways Student Trainee (General Engineer), you will:
Provide assistance in the development and interpretation of regulations, circulars and policy guidance.
Provide general engineering assistance to program managers, senior staff and grantees in the management and oversight of all aspects of FTA-funded programs and projects.
Support senior staff in advising grantees in developing solutions to project problems.
Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives and contractors.
Assist providing advice to the transit properties and their engineering and architectural consultants through the planning, design, contracting, construction, and operation phases of mass transit system projects.
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (for the 0800 series):
All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college. OR
Have a combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration as an engineer.
2. Evidence of Passing the Engineer-in-Training Written Test.
3. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
4. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
You must submit a transcript with your application. (Proof of enrollment)
You must meet the eligibility requirement for the Intership program.
PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: Must be enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate at least half-time.
Once the application process is complete in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirement. Qualified applicants will be referred tothe hiring manager for futher consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
Grade 5 - Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
Grade 7 - Completion of one academic year of graduate level education: OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined.
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_ Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at .
If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to or call us at .
The following documents must be provided by the close date:
RESUME - Showing relevant experience and education.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
TRANSCRIPTS - You must submit a transcript with your application. The transcript may be an unofficial transcript at the time of application. However, you will need to provide an official transcript before you are given a final job offer.
Acceptance Letter of Enrollment: A letter from the educational institution that confirms the following: The degree/diploma program in which you have been accepted and that you will be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Required from all applicants who have been accepted for enrollment.
VETERANS - In order to be considered as a preference eligible , you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD214 need not be official but must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran , you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
You may check your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status. If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. Interns will work full-time during the summer and may work a flexible part-time work schedule during the school year (based on agency needs) while continuing their education.
You will be in a trial period throughout your entire Pathways Internship appointment. If selected by management, you are required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
This is an Excepted Service appointment. As a part of the Pathways Internship Program, the appointment may be extended until the selectee's educational program requirements have been completed. You may be converted, without a break in service to a term (time-limited) or permanent appointment upon graduation and completion of program requirements but there is no guarantee. !benefits.hms?orgId=2&jnum;=70482Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Transportation
Open to All US Citizens
This position is part of the Pathways Program and is open to current students who are enrolled or acceptd for enrollment in a qualifying educational instruction and enrolled at least half-time. Additional information can be found at /. Excepted Service Appointment for Initial Period Full Time - Student Trainee PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 50TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
This position is located in the Federal Transit Administration's Region IV's Office of Operations and Program Management. You will serve as a Student Trainee (General Engineer) in the Region IV office in a formal/informal and on-the job training program designed to facilitate development in the Pathways Intern Program as a General Engineer (0899 Series). Assignments, which are designed primarily for developmental purposes but which also involve substantive program support, provide (1) experience and training in the application of basic techniques used in the engineering profession and growth in professional knowledge, skill, and ability; (2) an introduction to FTA policies, programs, and procedures. You will assist the regional staff and the grantees with engineering advice under the Director's guidance relative to capital projects and grants management. You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Intern Program requirement. Applicants must have a degree in Engineering or related field to qualify. Submit application, documents &resume; online by 11:59 PM ET on closing date You must meet the requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This position is not eligible for full time telework As an FTA Pathways Student Trainee (General Engineer), you will:
Provide assistance in the development and interpretation of regulations, circulars and policy guidance.
Provide general engineering assistance to program managers, senior staff and grantees in the management and oversight of all aspects of FTA-funded programs and projects.
Support senior staff in advising grantees in developing solutions to project problems.
Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives and contractors.
Assist providing advice to the transit properties and their engineering and architectural consultants through the planning, design, contracting, construction, and operation phases of mass transit system projects.
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (for the 0800 series):
All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college. OR
Have a combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration as an engineer.
2. Evidence of Passing the Engineer-in-Training Written Test.
3. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
4. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
You must submit a transcript with your application. (Proof of enrollment)
You must meet the eligibility requirement for the Intership program.
PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: Must be enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate at least half-time.
Once the application process is complete in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirement. Qualified applicants will be referred tothe hiring manager for futher consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
Grade 5 - Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
Grade 7 - Completion of one academic year of graduate level education: OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined.
_
_ Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at .
If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to or call us at .
The following documents must be provided by the close date:
RESUME - Showing relevant experience and education.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
TRANSCRIPTS - You must submit a transcript with your application. The transcript may be an unofficial transcript at the time of application. However, you will need to provide an official transcript before you are given a final job offer.
Acceptance Letter of Enrollment: A letter from the educational institution that confirms the following: The degree/diploma program in which you have been accepted and that you will be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Required from all applicants who have been accepted for enrollment.
VETERANS - In order to be considered as a preference eligible , you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD214 need not be official but must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran , you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
You may check your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status. If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. Interns will work full-time during the summer and may work a flexible part-time work schedule during the school year (based on agency needs) while continuing their education.
You will be in a trial period throughout your entire Pathways Internship appointment. If selected by management, you are required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
This is an Excepted Service appointment. As a part of the Pathways Internship Program, the appointment may be extended until the selectee's educational program requirements have been completed. You may be converted, without a break in service to a term (time-limited) or permanent appointment upon graduation and completion of program requirements but there is no guarantee. !benefits.hms?orgId=2&jnum;=70482Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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