About the Position: 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 potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students.

Duties

As a Student Trainee (Accounting), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Assist in utilizing a wide range of accounting practices and policies to provide accounting advisory and technical services to management. Perform developmental assignments in several personnel functions. Coordinate with organizations to ensure the accuracy of accounting related data. Assist in examining, coding, and filing accounting entries and documents. Post accounting and financial information to data transaction sheets to reflect correct accounting classification and utilization of funds

Requirements

• A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• A post-secondary student appointment expires 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the student is selected for noncompetitive conversion.
• May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GS-5 or GS-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GS-12.
• If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of Post Secondary as defined below: Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed at least one year of the program. In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-03 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by June 2024) 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). GS-04 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by June 2024) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Post-secondary 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.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk