TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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You MUST meet the definition of a STUDENT for the duration of your appointment. The definition of a student is: an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93–842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.

An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. 

Transcripts must be submitted with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable with your application.  However, if selected for the position, you will be required to submit your official transcript. Please note your unofficial transcripts must be recent (within last six months), show your cumulative GPA, and indicate the courses you are currently enrolled in. 

The definition of a qualifying educational institution for this announcement is as follows:
Applicants MUST be enrolled in a law school within one of the top 15 accredited law schools as ranked by U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools 2019, OR be ranked in the top third of their class at one of the top 150 law schools as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report. To view the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools 2019 rankings, please follow this link: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings?int=992008

To qualify for the grade GS-7 level, you must meet the following requirement by the closing date of this announcement:

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

To qualify for the grade 7 level, you must meet the following requirements:

Education: In the Internship Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows: 

Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education.

OR

Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement demonstrated through class standing (upper third of the graduating class); grade point average (a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years education or courses completed during the final 2 years; or a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on required courses in the major field); or election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. Please refer here for information on the OPM Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) provision.

A copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned is required. (Please note that official transcripts will be required upon selection.)

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• We will not pay relocation expenses.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Subject to a Trial period for the duration of the appointment.
• Provide proof of education (transcripts) prior to the job offer; you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your qualifications prior to a job offer being issued.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf). Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• All selectees must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.

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

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. 

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, 3. Provide proof of education (transcripts) and 4. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:

1.  Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all minimum qualifications as described under the “Qualifications Required” section.  If your application is incomplete, you will not be considered. 

 2.  Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Analytical, Research and Analysis, and Communication. Your application will be evaluated against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.  You may also be further evaluated using additional assessment processes. 

Category rating-like procedures will be used to rank and refer eligibles.  Based on your responses to the online questionnaire, you will be assigned a score.  Your score will determine in which of the three categories you will be placed: Categories A, B, or C.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Please ensure that it fully describes your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Your resume will be among the factors used in setting your pay, should you be made an offer of employment. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score.  A human resources representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. 

3.  Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referredto a selecting official for consideration and possible interview

To preview questions please click here.

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