This position is located within the US National Poultry Research Center, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), in Athens, GA. In this position, you will be responsible for providing clerical support such as using office automation software packages to create and edit a variety of standard documents for the US National Poultry Research Center.

Duties

Use office automation equipment and software to type, edit, and create a variety of standard documents in accordance with established procedures. Maintain and purge office files, directives, and reference materials. Receive incoming telephone calls and visitors and refers them to appropriate staff members. Send, receive, and distribute electronic mail and telephone FAX documents. Prepare and type travel authorizations, vouchers, and other standard office forms.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must be in good academic standing and hold a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Complete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degree.
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Student Internship Participant Agreement prior to entrance-on-duty date.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• 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/
• U.S. citizens and nationals and permanent residents and foreign nationals must meet immigration law and appropriations law requirements concerning employment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen prior to non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Program Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or equivalent) throughout the duration of their program. Please see "Required Documents". The duties of the position must be related to either the student's academic or career goals. PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY All applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student on at least a half-time schedule at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. GS-03 Education: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study Applicant must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. GS-04 Education: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. Applicant must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. GS-05 Education: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. Applicant must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. Applicants will be assessed/evaluated through application of the agency developed qualification standard for internship positions, which is based solely on level of education.

Education

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education visit NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 141 Experimental Station Road Stoneville, MS 38776 US
• Name: Juliana Hensley
• Phone: (571) 669-3483
• Email: [email protected]