Student Trainee (Workforce Effectiveness)

To qualify for this position, you must meet following Pathways Internship Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications Requirements. 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. Or Applicant must have accepted enrollment or be enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps) on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the institution which they attend). Interns must be in good academic standing, as defined by the institution which they attend. Interns must continue to meet all of the eligibility criteria throughout the duration of their Intern appointment. Interns must provide a copy of up-to-date proof of enrollment at the end of each academic year, unless the supervisor or HR Specialist requests a copy more frequently. Interns must be taking at least a half-time academic/vocational/or technical course load in a qualifying academic institution. The definition of half-time is the definition provided by the school in which the student is enrolled. Under this program, an individual who needs to complete less than a half-time equivalent of an academic/vocational or technical course load immediately prior to graduating is still eligible. *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). Minimum Qualifications: GS-07: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you meet one of the following: Have one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Gathering information and materials to assist team with planning studies; and Utilizing computer programs to produce a variety of correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and reports; OR Have successfully completed one (1) full academic year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (One year of graduate education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying 1 year of full-time study requirement.); OR Have a combination of Education and Experience: Must have a percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. NOTE: First, determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the specialized experience described above; then determine the education as a percentage of the graduate education described above; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You MUST submit supporting academic transcripts; OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on ONE of the following: 1) Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses. -OR- 2) Grade-point average (G.P.A.) — Applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. (Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.) -OR- 3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society — Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. Note: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted to support your claim. GS-09: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you meet one of the following: Have one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Analyzing plans for programs to determine effectiveness in meeting the organization’s mission; and Collaborating on studies to determine if programs need compliance with regulatory standards (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience); OR Have two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent or higher graduate degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (One year of graduate education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying 1 year of full-time study requirement.); OR Have a combination of Education and Experience: Must have a percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. NOTE: First, determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the specialized experience described above; then determine the education as a percentage of the graduate education described above; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this grade. NOTE: You MUST submit supporting academic transcripts. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined above to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is a component within the Executive Office of the President that helps Federal departments and agencies implement the commitments and priorities of the President. OMB is seeking candidates for a Student Trainee position. We are seeking students through the Pathways Internship Program that have strong communication skills and are innovative, analytical, and results-oriented problem solvers who will thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.