Joining the Secret Service, Administrative, Technical and Professional (ATP) Division or the Office of Protective Operations will allow you to perform developmental activities and administrative duties in support of the mission of the assigned office with the United States Secret Service. For more information on the Secret Service click here. This is a re-announcement of PW-12381828-24-MW. Applicants must reapply to this announcement to receive further consideration.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a STUDENT TRAINEE-ADMINISTRATIVE (AUTOMATION) at the Headquarters office in Washington, D.C. or at the Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Typical work assignments include: Supporting senior level staff with program goals and activities to gain practical work experience that supplements training in academic course of study. Performing administrative/operational duties including, but not limited to researching, locating and gathering information which specifically identified material from various sources for the use of the staff. Checking reports and other documents for correctness and appropriate format; verifying discrepancies with the appropriate office(s) and/or stakeholders. Assisting senior level employees in evaluating assigned program goals and conducting follow-up actions to ensure timely receipt of responses; assembling data; and providing general information. Maintaining files, responding to general inquiries, and creating documents for presentations. The primary location of these vacancies is Washington, DC; however, there are a few positions that will be available in Laurel, MD. Applicants will only be considered for one location based on the duty station selected at the time of application. Note for Laurel, MD location: The metro system does not have a close stop on the rail or bus line to this office; however, free parking is available.

Requirements

Qualifications

Pathways Internship Eligibility: applicant must have accepted enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the institution which they attend) in one of the accredited educational institutions: public or private high school; state-approved home school; technical or vocational school; 2-year or 4-year college or university; graduate or professional school; or postsecondary home school curriculum. Official documentation is required with application to verify current or projected enrollment (i.e. official documentation from school, student or course schedule, official transcript, acceptance letter, or receipt of tuition payment to the school). Transcripts MUST include: Student's name Name of the school Specific degree program Current and Cumulative GPA/academic standing (2.5 undergraduate G.P.A.; or 3.0 graduate G.P.A.) (No rounding). Past and current coursework that demonstrates you meet the requirements of this position. If you fail to submit your transcript(s)/proof of enrollment prior to the closing date of the announcement you will be deemed "INELIGIBLE" for the internship. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the internship. Applicants that have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the internship are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment in an accredited university. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualifications: GS-03: You qualify for the GS-03 level (starting salary $35,947.00) if you have completed at least one full academic year of post high-school study. GS-04: You qualify for the GS-04 (starting salary $40,351.00) if you have completed at least two full academic years of post high-school study or an associate's degree. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Veterans' Preference: For more information on veterans' preference see: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/# Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for 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. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]