TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Definition of Student:  Student is defined as an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, or certificate) in a qualifying academic institution, on a half or full-time basis.  Half-time is defined by the educational institution in which the student is enrolled.  Students do not have to be in actual physical attendance in school, online curriculums are acceptable as long as the school is accredited by the Department of Education:  

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT:  Applicants must submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses, course title, and number of credit hours.  You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process, but an official certified copy must be received before you can report to duty.

Proof of Enrollment:  A letter from an educational institution indicating acceptance may be used as proof of enrollment for those students who are continuing studies at a new college or university.  An official transcript will be required before you can report to duty. 

Employment Requirements

• Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation.  The position may require a background investigation at the time of appointment, and may be subject to reinvestigation every five years thereafter.   A favorable adjudication of the background investigation is a condition of employment.
• If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on you entry-on-duty-date will be verified through the DHS “E-VERIFY” system.  Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.  Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment. 
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. 

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.   Additional information can be found here:  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:   

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National;
• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment;
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student at least on a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program;
• Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution (at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale);
• Provide an official certified school transcript or proof of enrollment; and
• If selected, must sign a Pathways Programs Internship Program Agreement after being appointed.  Official transcripts will be required before you can report to duty. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.  This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/final-groupcoveragequalificationstandardforpathwaysprogramschedule-20d.pdf

The ideal candidate for this internship is a degree seeking student who has completed the requirement for at least a bachelor’s degree with a major in Information Technology or related disciplines appropriate to the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/

To qualify at the ZP-2 or GS-07 level:

A. One full year of graduate-level education

OR

B. Superior Academic Achievement as demonstrated by a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one of the following. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your application clearly states how you meet one of the provisions below:

• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate
  courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study;
• A GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study,
  or those courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate
  study;
• Class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision
  of the college;
• Membership in a national Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College honor
  Societies, excluding freshman honor societies.

OR

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-1 or GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Analyzing documents, reports, blueprints, instructions, or similar documentation outlining how to
  accomplish a desired outcome; and
• Performing research for papers, reports, etc.

For all positions, individuals must demonstrate they have experience in each of the four competencies listed below; the experience does not have to be IT-related.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

NOAA participates in e-Verify which 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.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, supporting documents and responses to the online questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements. Veterans’ preference applies to all selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with CFR, Part 302.

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