TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment

Must be at least 16 years of age

Must be enrolled at least half-time at a qualiflying accredited institution

Must sign a Participant Agreement

U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)

Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws

Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance

You must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved program

Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree (Junior/Senior only), Graduate or Professional Degree

Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate)

Have a good academic standing (no less than 2.95 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale)

Meet the qualification standards of the position

Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if Permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

May include occasional travel away from the duty station on a military or commercial aircraft.

A qualified typist is required for this position.

This position is a temporary position and may or may not be extended past 30 SEP 19.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION: Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing basic office related assignments such as preparing documents, filing, and answering nontechnical requests from visitors AND have been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certification (above high school) in a qualifying educational institution on a half to full time basis. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts or acceptance of enrollment.

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Have a Bachelors degree AND have been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a Masters degree or higher in a qualifying educational institution on a half to full time basis. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts or acceptance of enrollment.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity, this position will be filled at the GS-05, grade level depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

This is a Pathways Student Internship opportunity managed by the Force Renewal Program and centrally funded by the Air Force's Central Salary Account (CSA). The Internship offers valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. This is your opportunity to begin a successful Federal civilian career with the United States Air Force. As an Intern, you will be given the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to pursue a successful career with the US Air Force and upon completing your degree and meeting conversion eligibility requirements, be eligible for placement in a permanent position. However, it is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee you will be offered a permanent position. The length of Internship is normally two years or when you complete your academic program and degree requirements.

This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment

The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.

Interns may work part-time or full-time schedules

Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act

NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Interns may be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of degree requirements, IF they:

• Are a U.S. citizen
• Successfully complete an academic course of study with a GPA of at least 2.95 (GPA 3.1 for certain engineer positions)
• Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience under the Internship Program
• Meet the OPM Qualification requirements for the position the intern may be converted to
• Maintain acceptable performance

It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee the agency will offer conversion.

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