Student Trainee (Administration)

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must submit transcripts & proof of enrollment--see Required Documents.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
  
  

Time spent on the time-limited Post-Secondary Student appointment may count toward fulfillment of a probationary period.

You must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain at least a part-time course load as determined by your institution of higher education.

This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

NOTE: If your appointment is less than 180 days, no background investigation is required, but fingerprinting is required.

Qualifications

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

In Addition To The Eligibility Requirements For The Post-Secondary Student Hiring Authority, You Must Have Educational Achievements And/or Specialized Experience Related To This Position As Described Below:

To qualify for the GS-04 level, you need to have two full years of post-high school education or associate’s degree.

To qualify for the GS-05 level, you need to have a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

• OR at least three years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 level, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

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.

• If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Prior to the expiration date of this time-limited appointment, you may be converted to a permanent position in the competitive service without further competition if you meet the following conversion requirements: (1) you complete the baccalaureate or graduate degree; (2) you complete not less than 640 hours of current continuous employment in the Post-Secondary Student appointment; (3) you meet the OPM qualification standards for the position you will be converted to; and (4) you meet time-in-grade requirements.

If you are placed on a temporary appointment, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of two years. If you are placed on a term appointment, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of four years.

If you are placed on a temporary appointment, you may not be promoted while serving on the temporary appointment; however, you may be converted to a new temporary appointment at a higher grade level if you meet the qualification requirements for the higher-graded position. If you are placed on a term appointment, you may be promoted up to the grade level indicated in the promotion potential section of this announcement if you meet the time-in-grade and qualification requirements for the higher-graded position.

This position is in the bargaining unit.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA.

EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.

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If You Are Placed On a Temporary Appointment:

You will earn annual leave if your appointment is for 90 days or longer and sick leave regardless of appointment duration. If you are a full-time employee, you will be eligible for health benefits if you are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days; if you are a part-time employee, you will be eligible for health benefits after one year of continuous employment. You are not eligible for life insurance or retirement coverage except under special circumstances.

If You Are Placed On a Term Appointment:

EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

EPA offers workplace flexibilities as described on the EPA Benefits page. These flexibilities are not guaranteed, and eligibility will be determined in accordance with position requirements, policy, and/or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement after you are hired.

This position has portable work. If selected for this position, you may be eligible for partial work-from-home flexibilities after meeting eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.