This position is located within USDA Rural Development (RD) and serves in a developmental trainee capacity. The position is located in the Massachusetts State Office and serves as a Student Trainee (Civil Engineer) under the Pathways Intern Program. This is NOT a remote position. The incumbent will be expected to report to the office.

Duties

Receives on-the-job training which involves specific assignments working within an engineering environment. Performs a variety of civil and related engineering activities designed to provide training and experience in the application of basic scientific knowledges pertinent to the functions of a Civil Engineer. Receives on-the-job training from the Civil Engineer in order to understand and complete limited engineering projects; accomplish developmental assignments utilizing basic techniques, procedures and methods.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by the Agency
• Complete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degree
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of two-year trial period
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-03 grade level: Applicants must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study. For the GS-04 grade level: Applicants must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0899 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards

Education

Applicants must provide transcripts. Please see the Additional Information section below for detailed information that is required regarding transcripts.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Cheri Allen
• Email: [email protected]