About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Duties

Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Perform routine tasks concerned with disassembly, cleaning, repair, reassembly and testing of systems, related to sub-systems and components. Assist, observe, and perform specific tasks under close supervision in order to learn the moderately complex methods and techniques of the trade. Assist journeymen in conducting required operational tests on systems and completely assembled end-item units. Under close guidance of higher grade co-workers, make minor repairs on defective electronic parts. Independently maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair problems in single layered printed circuit cards, and other equipment that is of limited design and functional complexity.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Two- year trial period may be required.
• Must sign and adhere to a Pathways Participant Agreement.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment and annual physicals.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full time or half time basis.
• Resume and Transcripts must be submitted for verification of student status.
• Students are required to remain in good academic standing at accredited school.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education. For this internship, you must be able to work full-time when not attending classes (i.e. summers, fall and spring breaks, etc.) This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as an Electronics Worker, WG-08. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real world work environment. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for these internship positions, applicants must meet the Screen-Out Element annotated below - Reliability and Dependability. Screen-Out Element (Reliability and Dependability): Have the ability to perform common Student Trainee (Electronics Mechanic) such as making minor repairs on defective electronic parts, and assisting in conducting required operational tests on systems and completely assembled end-item units. Train under a supervisor or teacher who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed, or complete similar tasks by oneself. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated below and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. This opportunity follows a standard promotional path: Within 120 days after completion of Internship requirements, you may be eligible for conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for these positions are typically at the WG-08 level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors. See requirements for conversion to permanent or term position in the "Additional Information" section below. For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows: At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. Additional credit cannot be given for duplicate course work. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Follow Directions in a ShopAbility to Work as a Member of a TeamDexterity and SafetyReliability And DependabilityShop Aptitude and Interest Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort is required. Employee frequently lifts and carries up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally, work in high places may be required. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Subject to injuries such as electric shock, cuts, bruises, or burns. Work may be performed in aircraft or ships, high places, or outside in inclement weather.

Education

For this internship, you must be a current student.

This occupation has specific educational requirements for entry and applicants must show evidence that their planned academic program will meet those requirements (i.e. transcript reflecting enrollment in applicable programs). Students who graduate without meeting those requirements may not be converted to the target position and could be separated from federal service. Educational requirements for conversion to the target position are:

Possessing a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and maintaining it while employed in the Pathways Internship Program.

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

This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Contacts

• Address AI-APF-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk