This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY The purpose of this position is for the incumbent to serve as a Student Trainee under the Pathways Program for the Science, Preparedness and Response, Innovations, and New Technologies (SPRINT) Program and to work closely with BARDA scientists and personnel on a specific project. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement; as a result this announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the date of receipt of the 50th application or at 11:59 PM on May 1, 2024, whichever comes first.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• Suitable for federal employment
• Proof of student status must be submitted with the application
• All applicants must be in good academic standing
• Students must provide official transcripts, if selected
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: Be in good academic standing and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA (cumulative) for high school or undergraduate degree program. OR Be in good academic standing and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in a professional master's degree program. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-01, students must be at least enrolled in a high school diploma or equivalent program. Junior or Senior year of high school studies at a local high school not more than 45 minutes commute to worksite preferred. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

Pathways Internship Eligibility:

Be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment for a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a high school or accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a full or half-time basis.

NOTE: You MUST provide proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in the next academic term on a full-time or part-time basis.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an accredited 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. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation, at the time of application, will result in lost of consideration. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: SROC Help Desk
• Phone: -----
• Email: [email protected]