Trainee program technician
Company: Department of Agriculture
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
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Save Summary Pathways Student
Internship Authority is designed to provide students enrolled in a
variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate
level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore federal
careers while in school.
Assignments are designed to develop the knowledge and skills
necessary for successful performance of loan specialist work in
developing, reviewing, administering, and coordinating programs for
direct farmer producer participation. Learn more about this agency
Help Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates 02/17/2023 to 03/06/2023
- Salary $33,241 - $43,801 per year
- Pay scale & grade GS 2 - 4
- Help Locations 8 vacancies in the following locations:
- Fayetteville, AR 1 vacancy
- Harrisburg, AR 1 vacancy
- Harrison, AR 1 vacancy
- Little Rock, AR 1 vacancy
- Show more locations (4)
- Monticello, AR 1 vacancy
- Morrilton, AR 1 vacancy
- Texarkana, AR 1 vacancy
- Walnut Ridge, AR 1 vacancy
- Remote job No
- Telework eligible Yesas determined by the agency policy.
- Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to
travel for this position.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed No
- Appointment type Internships -
- Work schedule Full-time -
- Service Excepted
- Promotion potential 4
- Job family (Series) 1199 Business And Industry Student
Trainee
- Supervisory status No
- Security clearance Not Required
- Drug test No
- Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
- Trust determination process Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
- Announcement number FSA-23-11845134-PW-AR-MC
- Control number 707528100 Help This job is open to
- Students Current students enrolled in accredited educational
institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes
internships, pathways and other student programs. Clarification
from the agency WHO MAY APPLY: Students who are currently enrolled
or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a
qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or
diploma program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0
scale. Videos Help Duties
- Performs a variety of duties related to the accomplishment of
farm loan program work within FSA.
- Receiving on-the-job training in each of the programs or
activities preformed at the State or County FSA Offices.
- Work assignments are designed to provide practical application
of the knowledge and skills acquired by the student during the
formal education phase of the program.
- Track, maintain, and report on status of assigned
projects.
- Logs proposals in the electronic tracking system.
- Ensures financial and technical reports have been received and
approved.
- Greets and receives visitors.
- Sends, receives, and distributes correspondence.
- May assemble award documents and ensures award packages are
complete and accurate. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service
registered or exempt.
- Must be in good academic standing as defined by your academic
institution.
- Complete at least 640 hrs. of work experience prior to
completion of degree.
- Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational
institution.
- A signed participant agreement is required for employment under
Pathways.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background
investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be
sent instruction on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not
able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
- Successful completion of two-year trial period.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees
are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to
their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- Duty Location may change during internship based upon training
needs or upon conversion.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state
driver's license. Qualifications Position Qualifications:
Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown
below at the time of appointment. The agency must be able to verify
that the education was completed successfully before the applicant
can be appointed.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled (or accepted for
enrollment) as a certificate or degree-seeking student at a
qualifying accredited educational institution recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education.
- Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by
your educational institution.
- Be planning for or pursuing a certificate or degree in, or
related to, the internship opportunity being advertised. Examples
of relevant educational fields for this position include but are
not limited to: finance, business administration, economics,
accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking and
credit, law, real estate operations, statistics, or other fields
related to the position, such as agriculture, agricultural
economics, farm, livestock or ranch management, or rural sociology
which will allow applicants to qualify for the conversion
requirements listed within the vacancy announcement upon
graduation.
- The duties of the position must be related to the student's
academic field of study or career interests. Below is the education
requirement to be qualified for this position:
- GS-2 Completion of high school or possession of a GED
diploma.
- GS-3 Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school
study.
- GS-4 Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school
study or an associate degree. One full academic year of
undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter
hours or the equivalent as defined by the accredited college or
university.
One full academic year of graduate education is defined as 18
semester hours, or the equivalent as defined by the accredited
college or university.
Conversion Information: Candidates selected from this announcement
may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent
position in the competitive service, provided that all terms of the
Internship Program are met and there is an available position.
Conversion is not mandatory or guaranteed and is at agency
discretion.
To be eligible for conversion, you must satisfactorily complete all
Pathways Program requirements:
- Complete at least 640 hours of work experience prior to
graduation.
- Complete all mandatory training requirements.
- Meet performance expectations and be recommended for
conversion.
- Meet suitability requirements, and
- Meet the position's Qualification Requirements of the
associated occupational series as outlined in the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management, General Schedule Qualifications Standards.
See the link below:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PIP
Education College Transcripts: You must submit a copy of your
college transcript or high school diploma/GED certificate as proof
that you meet the educational requirements for the grade to which
you are applying. You may submit unofficial copies of transcripts
at the initial phase of the application process; however, if
selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior
to entrance-on-duty. See "Required Documents" section for more
details. MUST PROVIDE all transcripts/proof of
enrollment/acceptance, and/or current class schedule. All academic
degrees or course work must be completed in an educational
institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting
body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of
schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov/ Additional
information Student Interns must continue to meet the Pathways
Program requirements throughout the duration of the appointment.
Incumbents will be required to provide proof of continued
enrollment and good standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a
4.0 scale) each semester or grading period throughout the
internship program. Failure to do so will result in termination of
the appointment.
Upon completion of all program requirements, Pathways Interns may
be converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment
within 120 days following successful completion of all their
education; however, conversion is not guaranteed.
- Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although
there may be some nominal walking or standing for short periods of
time or carrying of light loads of papers, books or reports that do
not require special physical demands.
- Work Schedules: Selected Interns will be expected to work
full-time (40 hours per week) during school summer breaks and may
be allowed to work part-time during the school year, depending on
location/state selected.
- Promotion to the next higher grade may occur without further
competition once all legal and regulatory requirements are met to
include management's certification of the continuing need for
performance of duties at the higher grade level.
- Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be offered.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized upon
meeting Pathways conversion eligibility requirements, if SLRP
policy requirements are met and as Agency funding allows.
- This position is eligible for telework within the local
commuting area of the position and other flexible work
arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8-hour
work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible
dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated
duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the
supervisor. The salary for each location may vary depending on
locality. Salary reflects the Rest of U.S. scale and will be
adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon
selection. Locality tables may be found at
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/
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- Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated
for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the
Position Qualifications and Pathways Intern Program Eligibility
Requirements listed in the "Qualifications" section above.
Applicants who meet these requirements will be placed on the
certificate of eligibles per the grade qualified and forwarded to
the selecting official for further review and consideration.
Selections will be made from the certificate of eligibles.
Interviews may be conducted but are not guaranteed. Veteran's
preference applies in the arrangement of qualified applicants for
all USDA Pathways Programs positions (5 CFR 302.101(a). Qualified
applicants eligible for veteran's preference will be referred and
considered ahead of non-veterans.
NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting
documentation, a determination is made that you provided false
documentation, you will be removed from consideration.
If you are graduating in the same semester or term in which you are
appointed, you must be able to complete 640 work hours prior to
graduation. Spring 2023 graduates will be required to provide proof
of continued enrollment for Fall 2023. If no proof of continued
enrollment is provided, you will be deemed ineligible for an
internship.
Before you submit an application for any of our vacancies, you
should completely review the announcement and requirements. You
should only apply for positions you meet the required minimum
qualifications AND program requirements described in the
announcement. Do not apply to a duty
location if you are not willing to accept or travel to that
location.
To view the application form, visit:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11845134
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you
and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your
benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a
permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You
may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with
your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The
following documents are required for your applicant package to be
complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible
software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be
accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result
in loss of consideration.
- Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name,
address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work
experience related to this position as described in the major
duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of
employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other
qualifications.
- Transcripts: A copy of your most recent transcripts is
required, preferably showing field of study, school name, student's
name, current GPA or academic standing, past and current course
work, degree program, and major/concentration. Please be sure to
submit all available transcripts to help ensure that you are
properly evaluated for the qualification requirements of this
position. If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements, your transcripts must document that you
have completed the required coursework hours for the grade level as
listed in the Qualifications section of this job announcement.
Note: An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient with
this application; however, if selected, official college
transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty.
- Enrollment Verification: If your transcripts reflect
current/in-progress enrollment, separate enrollment verification is
not required. If your transcripts do not reflect
current/in-progress enrollment, you must provide proof of current
enrollment or acceptance in the form of letters, records, or
statements issued from an authorized source (i.e., University
Registrar's Office).
- Academic Verification: If your transcripts do not reflect
current Academic Standing/GPA, please provide proof of your
academic standing in the form of letters, records, or statements
issued from an authorized source (i.e., University Registrar's
Office).
- If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a Member 4
copy of DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows
dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If
currently on active duty you must submit a certification of
expected discharge or release from active-duty service under
honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the
certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified
prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not
receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated
based on the material(s) submitted.
- If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the
Member 4 copy of DD214 or certification requirements (see above
bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed
on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The
SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit
these documents could result in the determination that there is
insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point
preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit
FEDSVISITVETS. If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all
instructions before you begin. You must complete this application
process and submit all required documents electronically by
11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this
announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist
you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday -
Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency
Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate
method. All hardship application packages must be complete and
submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the
announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its
closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to
request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to
complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and
all required documents.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous
submission, which means the previous document is no longer
available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to,
rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both
the old document and the new document. You must verify that
uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing
system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can
be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you
will have the opportunity to upload additional documents.
Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g. SF-50s or
veteran docs) into one or more files and scan for uploading into
the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like
documents into files will simplify the application process.
Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG,
PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not
require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Agency contact information Melissa Conaway Phone 000-000-0000 Email
melissa.conaway@usda.gov Address Farm Service Agency
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US Learn more about this agency Next steps Your application will be
reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification
requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to
the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are
required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to
check your application status.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be
fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request Phone 000-000-0000 Email
melissa.conaway@usda.gov Address Farm Service Agency
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US Help Required Documents The following documents are required for
your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be
responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc.
Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit
required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
- Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name,
address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work
experience related to this position as described in the major
duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of
employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other
qualifications.
- Transcripts: A copy of your most recent transcripts is
required, preferably showing field of study, school name, student's
name, current GPA or academic standing, past and current course
work, degree program, and major/concentration. Please be sure to
submit all available transcripts to help ensure that you are
properly evaluated for the qualification requirements of this
position. If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements, your transcripts must document that you
have completed the required coursework hours for the grade level as
listed in the Qualifications section of this job announcement.
Note: An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient with
this application; however, if selected, official college
transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty.
- Enrollment Verification: If your transcripts reflect
current/in-progress enrollment, separate enrollment verification is
not required. If your transcripts do not reflect
current/in-progress enrollment, you must provide proof of current
enrollment or acceptance in the form of letters, records, or
statements issued from an authorized source (i.e., University
Registrar's Office).
- Academic Verification: If your transcripts do not reflect
current Academic Standing/GPA, please provide proof of your
academic standing in the form of letters, records, or statements
issued from an authorized source (i.e., University Registrar's
Office).
- If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a Member 4
copy of DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows
dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If
currently on active duty you must submit a certification of
expected discharge or release from active-duty service under
honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the
certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified
prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not
receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated
based on the material(s) submitted.
- If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the
Member 4 copy of DD214 or certification requirements (see above
bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed
on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The
SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit
these documents could result in the determination that there is
insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point
preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit
FEDSVISITVETS. If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help How to
Apply Please read the entire announcement and all instructions
before you begin. You must complete this application process and
submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern
Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist
you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday -
Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency
Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate
method. All hardship application packages must be complete and
submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the
announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its
closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to
request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to
complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and
all required documents.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous
submission, which means the previous document is no longer
available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to,
rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both
the old document and the new document. You must verify that
uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing
system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can
be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you
will have the opportunity to upload additional documents.
Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g. SF-50s or
veteran docs) into one or more files and scan for uploading into
the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like
documents into files will simplify the application process.
Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG,
PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not
require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Read more Agency contact information Melissa Conaway Phone
000-000-0000 Email melissa.conaway@usda.gov Address Farm Service
Agency
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US Learn more about this agency Next steps Your application will be
reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification
requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to
the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are
required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to
check your application status.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Read more
Phone 000-000-0000 Email melissa.conaway@usda.gov Address Farm
Service Agency
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be
fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request Phone 000-000-0000 Email
melissa.conaway@usda.gov Address Farm Service Agency
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
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