The position serves as a Student Trainee (Public Affairs) in the DMA Pathways intern program and is concurrently enrolled at an accredited college/university for the purpose of completing the academic curriculum required for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Affairs or a closely related field. The Intern program affords a student the opportunity to receive work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals.

Duties

As a STUDENT TRAINEE ( PUBLIC AFFAIRS) at the GS-1099-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Assists experienced Public Affairs personnel in performing the more basic assignments of tasks. Assist with ingesting and logging video footage, transcribing video interviews, production assistance on local video shoots. Performs other basic audiovisual assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 16 years of age.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full time
• Overtime: None
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible
• Must be enrolled in college/university throughout internship
• Must be enrolled as a degree OR degree seeking student in an accredited institution of higher education, at least part time, and remain enrolled for the duration of the internship (proof of enrollment is required with your application package).
• Remain in good academic standing in accordance with Participant Agreement. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
• Transcript must state major, earned credit hours, and cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0, and must include school and student identification on them or they will NOT be considered.
• This position is in the excepted service.
• Must submit current and future transcripts as proof of enrollment.
• Selectee will be required to sign pathways agreement.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: GS-3 Level Qualifications: Successful completion of one academic year of post high school education. (One academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university). 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 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: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]