Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens Pathways Student Eligible View common definitions of terms found in this announcement. This announcement is opened under the Pathways Internship Program. Pathways appointments are made in accordance with the Schedule D excepted service appointing authority provided by5 CFR 213.3402(b).

Duties

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Pathways Program provides developmental experiences in the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President and its component offices, intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals with qualifying educational eligibilities. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with opportunities that may lead to a career in the Federal Government.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• The incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment form (for certain positions identified as critical under the drug testing program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• EOP uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. § 7112(B)(6).
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EOP to share your application with others in EOP for similar positions.
• If selected, you must sign the Pathways Internship Participant agreement.
• All participants must be at least 18 years of age by the appointment date to participate in the Pathways Programs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Pathways Internship Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria and the qualification requirements corresponding to the grade level at which they wish to be considered by the closing date of the announcement: PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled as a degree seeking student in an accredited vocational or technical institution, 2- or 4- year college/university or graduate/professional school; taking a minimum half-time load of courses; possessing and maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0; and pursuing any of the following academic degrees: Vocational/Technical Certificate (two-year program) Associate's Degree Baccalaureate Degree Graduate Degree (Master's program) Professional Degree (Doctoral program) NOTE: Students MUST continue education in order to be eligible for this intern appointment. Official transcripts are required upon selection and prior to appointment. Failure to submit the documentation will result in disqualification from further consideration. In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program, you must also meet the followings qualification requirements by the closing date in order to qualify for the Student Trainee (Economist), 0199. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a preferred academic major that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. You qualify for the GS-05 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in Federal service or the private sector, that demonstrates the following areas: (1) Applying economic principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data; (2) supporting an environment by communicating in oral and written forms; AND (3) Using computer software applications, such as programming and data analysis. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in Federal service or the private sector, that demonstrates the following areas: (1) Applying economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data; (2) Organizing work and setting realistic goals to complete assignments in a timely manner; (3) Identifying and analyzing problems to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations; AND (4) Using computers and computer software applications, such as programming and data analysis. OR Education: Successfully completed one (1) full academic year of graduate level education (from an accredited college or university. Note: Transcripts must be submitted at time of application to support your claim. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successfully completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on ONE of the following: Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses. -OR- 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. (Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.) -OR- Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. Note: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted to support your claim. Note: Transcripts must be submitted at time of application to support your claim. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to be eligible. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

The Internship Program provides students who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a wide variety of qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work either part- or full-time.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]