About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. 1st Year Salary $30,015-$40,656 2nd Year Salary $33,693-$45,635

Duties

As a Student Trainee (Information Technology), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Assist information technology (IT) personnel in resolving hardware and/or software issues. Perform routine procedures for the operation of computer systems. Assist with system installation operation, communication, and maintenance. Maintain information assurance and information technology applications. Provide direct customer assistance involving the Internet, email, computer hardware and software, and telecommunications systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• May be converted to a permanent appointment in the excepted service, to include the conversion out grade at the GG-05 or GG-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GG-11 or GG-12.
• If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment.
• If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be provided relocation assistance subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

The Student Intern Program provides selectees an exciting opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive payment for tuition/training and potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Army Civilian internship today! The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months. Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program. MAY be non-competitively converted to a permanent position in cyber excepted service within 120 days of successful completion of academic program and student program requirements. Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below: Student Intern: a person who, (1) has been accepted for enrollment, or is currently enrolled in, and seeking a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution on a half-time or full-time basis; and (2) is in good academic standing. Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service PositionsNon-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service PositionsUnited States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GG-03 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GG-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2023) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university). GG-04 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GG-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2023) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (two years of full-time academic study is defined as 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program.

Must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average or equivalent, as eligibility criteria.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W4CMAA HQ DA USA CIV TRNG EDUCATION DEVEL DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk