Location: Washington,DC, USA
Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/29/2024 to 12/02/2024
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
* Salary
$55,924 - $72,703 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 07
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
* Washington, DC Few vacancies
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-This position is telework eligible.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Internships - This is a temporary position not to exceed 1 year. However, the appointment may be extended.
* Work schedule
Full-time - This is a full-time paid internship not to exceed 1 year, but may be extended.
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
13
* Job family (Series)
* 0299 Human Resources Management Student Trainee
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
JM-50-2025-0001
* Control number
816621300
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This job is open to
* Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment working towards a certificate or a degree in an academic program related to the position such as Human Resources, Business, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, and Organizational Communications. Student must have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher.
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Duties
The Student Trainee will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) in performing highly structured, entry-level work assignments associated with the day-to-day operation and administration of the OIG training and development program.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of activities in the areas of training and development to support the Office of Assistant Inspector General for Administration and the Office of Training and Development. Typical but not all-inclusive duties are illustrated by performance of any combination of the following:
* Provides support with the learning management systems in all functional areas. Assists with responding to helpdesk tickets, upcoming schedule offerings issues, and providing the summary evaluation reports upon completion of each internal training session.
* Provides training and development support in all major functional areas. Assists staff with the duplication and assembly of material and set-up and clean-up of training sessions. Provides timely communication with regards to materials, scheduled offerings, instructor needs, and technical needs.
* Provides support with all training conducted in the OIG Training Center to include program materials, instructor, and participant supplies, and resolving issues as necessary.
* Assists with the researching and locating materials and training documentation, at the request of a staff member or the CLO, for preparation of responses to inquiries, employee relation requests, and upcoming briefings.
* Serves as OTD's SharePoint champion responsible for the continued maintenance of the training and development SharePoint site. Ensures the information on the site is comprehensive, accurate, timely and informative to meet the needs of OIG staff.
* Produces high quality work products that are comprehensive, accurate, timely and responsive to the goals, objectives, and priorities of the OIG.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* U.S. Citizenship.
* Enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational Institution
* Plan to not graduate before Fall 2025 semester
* Must sign a Pathways Student Agreement.
* Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
* This position is subject to a background investigation.
PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY - To be eligible for appointment to a position in the DOT-OIG Internship Program, throughout the duration of the appointment, an individual must:
* Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); OR
* Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps).
* Be seeking a degree that is relevant to this position.
* Meet all necessary qualifications as stated in the announcement.
If selected you:
* must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement;
* must maintain status as a current student;
* must maintain good academic standing, at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale;
* must provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term
* must not plan to graduate prior to Fall 2025, December 2025 in order to be considered for this position.
For more information on the Pathways Program, please visit:
This is a temporary Pathways Internship Program appointment not-to-exceed 1 year from the date of appointment.
The agency may non competitively convert a Pathways Intern to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service, as long as the Intern meets the following: 1. U.S. Citizenship; 2. Successful Completion of academic course of study, degree, diploma or certificate related to the position; 3. Completion of a minimum of 480 hours of work experience under the Internship Program; 4. Meet the OPM Qualification requirements for the position the intern may be converted to; and 5. Maintain acceptable performance.
NOTE: There is no guarantee for conversion or extension.
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The intern will work primarily on administering and assisting with the technical functions of OIG's learning management systems - DOT Learns and TRaCK, OIG's training requirements and career knowledge system. Therefore, applicants with technical knowledge of human resources information systems and learning and development are highly desired.
Please highlight in your resume your experience with the following preferred qualifications:
* Technical knowledge of learning management systems and training tracking software
* Experience with human resources information systems
* Experience with learning and development
Your application will be assessed on the following competencies:
* Human Resources - basic knowledge of human resources development and employee training programs.
* 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.
* 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.
* Writing - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, which includes performing a variety of administrative assignments; providing basic administrative information to customers/applicants; providing Human Resources information of routine nature; managing a single program in accordance with administrative regulations; or providing administrative assistance to a work group of specialists. Making decisions on appropriate actions from various choices from among easily recognizable situations; recognizing different processes required to assist customers, specialists, and acts accordingly; and using judgment in selecting the appropriate guidelines following established personnel practices and rules. Guidelines may include regulations, local policies and procedures and/or operating manuals.
OR Education: One full year of graduate level education (18 credits) in a field, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resources, Business, Org/Ind. Psychology, and Organizational Communications.
OR Superior Academic Achievement: You possess a BACHELOR'S DEGREE that is qualifying for this position that meets the criteria for eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision through one of the following methods. No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.
TO CLAIM SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (S.A.A): YOU MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE. THE DEGREE MUST BE CONFERRED. YOU CAN NOT CLAIM S.A.A WHILE STILL PURSUING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE UNLESS YOU HAVE OBTAINED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE ALREADY. THEREFORE, TO CLAIM S.A.A AND ALSO BE A PATHWAYS ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER CONFERRED AND PURSUING A POST-GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OR ANOTHER DEGREE SUCH AS AN ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S OR DOCTORATE.
* 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ( B or better) as recorded on the 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
* 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 will be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9)
* Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application)
* National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application)
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Please click the link for more information on Pathways educational qualifications:
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED.
IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT .
Additional information
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume/application. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a purple heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10 point veteran preference and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your claim.
Although veteran preference points will not be assigned under the student vacancy, veteran preference eligibles will be listed ahead of non-veterans.
Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for positions will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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This position is eligible for sick and annual leave.
This position does not confer eligibility for life insurance, or retirement coverage.
This position may confer eligibility for health insurance.
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be assessed based on their eligibility requirements listed under qualifications. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be further evaluated.
Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions.
All applicants must meet all qualifications for the position and the Pathways eligibility requirements to be considered. Applications will be considered in unranked order by veterans' preference status as described in 5 CFR 302.304(b)(5)(i).
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* Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This position is eligible for sick and annual leave.
This position does not confer eligibility for life insurance, or retirement coverage.
This position may confer eligibility for health insurance.
Review our benefits
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.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Transcripts: You MUST provide current up to date transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If an unofficial transcript is unavailable, enrollment verification letters and/or acceptance letters may be submitted in lieu of to prove enrollment status only. Word format will not be accepted.
Resume:
* Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
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