This position provides for the assignment of the incumbent to the Social Security Administration's Pathways Internship Program. This program provides substantive, developmental work assignments in one of the occupational series covered by the 0399 Administrative, Clerical and Office Service Group. The incumbent will be given orientation to SSA and basic orientation in the functions and operations of the organization to which the incumbent is assigned.

Duties

Work involved in management analysis; correspondence; mail and file work; the operation of office appliances; and other work of a general clerical and administrative nature. Work consists of performing a full range of standard clerical assignments and resolving recurring problems. Searches files, contacts others for information or compiles reference materials to complete assignments, or for studies, meetings, conferences, and background materials for staff use. Work consists of related steps, processes, or methods that require the employee to identify and recognize differences among a variety of recurring situations. Actions to be taken or responses to be made differ in nature and sequence because of differences in the particular characteristics of each case or transaction.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be enrolled in a qualifying educational institution.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Current grade report must show a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required.
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• Selectees are required to serve a trial period.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Program participant(s) are placed on excepted service appointments for an initial period not-to-exceed 13 months. Appointments may be extended. Appointments may be terminated earlier due to budgetary restrictions.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Program, applicants must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate in a qualifying educational institution or program (including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program) on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled. Proof of education must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement. Candidates must meet the basic qualification requirements for the positions being filled, including any positive education requirements and/or selective placement factors. To qualify for the GS-4 Student Trainee Position, applicants must possess one of the following: Completed 2 academic years or more of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree directly related to the field of the position. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.) An associate's degree leading to a bachelor's degree directly related to the field of the position. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.) A bachelor's degree or higher directly related to the field of the position. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.) Additionally, to qualify for the SSA Pathways Internship Program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be at least 16 years old (minors under the age of 18 must submit a work permit if selected). Be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education if the student is currently enrolled, or a letter of acceptance is required to substantiate claim of enrollment if the student has just been accepted to an educational institute. Be in good academic standing (e.g., Not on Academic Probation, Academic Warning, Academic Suspension, Academic Dismissal, Disqualification, etc.). Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above as documented on the most recent grade report. (YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR MOST RECENT GRADE REPORT THAT SHOWS YOUR GPA BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.) Carry at least a half-time course load as defined by the education institution (may carry less than half-time in the term immediately prior to graduating).

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education
For information on providing proof of education or substituting for experience, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CSST

Submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.

Applicants selected for the position must provide an official transcript(s) prior to being appointed.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Talent Teams 6401 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Talent Team DCHR
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]