Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee who has been appointed to an approved Air Force training program with on-the-job training and guidance. The student trainee will perform a variety of duties in the Equipment Operations section. ****THIS PUBLIC NOTICE COVERS ALL SUMMER HIRE STUDENT TRAINEE, WG-5701-01 POSITIONS FOR ALL TITLES****

Duties

***This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.*** Working under the guidance of and under close supervision of senior personnel on a variety of work assignments consisting of learning to operate one or more types of heavy equipment. Under very close supervision, assists in the maintenance and repair of flexible and rigid roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, sidewalks or similar surfaces of asphalt or concrete. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled at least half-time at a qualiflying accredited institution
• Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
• Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• You must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved program
• Employee is subject to irregular tours of duty to include nights, weekend, and holidays
• Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Have and maintain a good academic standing with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for bachelor's programs and 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for master's program
• This position may require travel. Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft
• This position is established under the provisions of the Pathways Program. Pathway Intern Students are required to follow guidelines of the Pathway Intern Program
• Must be able and willing to submit to a pre-employment physical. Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls.
• The actual work performed in this position has been reviewed and determined that it does not meet any of the exemption criteria defined in 5 CFR 551. This position has been designated as nonexempt
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Student Trainee Positions. Failure to submit transcripts, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university will result in an ineligible rating. QUALIFICATIONS: For WG-01 grade level: Current enrollment in a high school diploma program. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. ***For completed educational programs or equivalent during Spring/Summer 2024, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university for Fall 2024 must be provided** PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity, this position will be filled at the WG-01 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements. PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 12 JUN 2024, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. Applicant may update application package and supporting documents until the closing date of the announcement, for example: Updated transcripts with credit hours earned to meet education requirement, etc.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB Pathways 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]