Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee in the Pathways Internship Program with on-the-job training and guidance.

THIS PUBLIC NOTICE COVERS ALL SUMMER HIRE STUDENT TRAINEE, WG-3501-01/02/03/04 POSITIONS FOR ALL TITLES.

Please go to the How to Apply section of this announcement to view instructions on how to submit your interest email to the Base Point of Contact

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.

Duties

• Lifts and carries light to medium weight packages, materials, and tools. Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks material such as heavy boxes and bulky items by hand, hand trucks, or dollies.
• Reviews assigned project or plan. Performs a variety of manual tasks such as moving, arranging, collecting, and cleaning equipment and materials.
• Performs such duties as picking up trash and paper from grounds, raking leaves or grass. Pulls weeds, waters and trims grass, spreads abrasives and/or chemicals on icy surfaces, washing motor vehicles (by hand), and cleaning hand tools after use.
• Operates hand tools and simple power equipment. Operates large, complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment.
• Maintains and accounts for all types of equipment and tools required to accomplish assigned duties. Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
• You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
• 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).
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• Meet the qualification standards of the position.
• Salary per hour varies and is based on location.
• Pre-employment physical may be required.

Qualifications

(Contact the location/installation as indicated in this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)

WG-01: All applicants must be enrolled in high school or have a high school diploma.

WG-02: All applicants must have successfully completed high school or a General Education diploma program.

WG-03: All applicants must have successfully completed 1 academic year of post-high school study.

WG-04: All applicants must have successfully completed of 2 academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your ability in the following areas:

1. Ability to follow established safety standards and procedures.
2. Ability to follow specific oral instructions.
3. Ability to use hand tools and equipment, such as rakes, hoes, and hand-trucks, properly.
4. Ability to lift and move light- to medium-weight objects.

Physical Effort

(WG-1) Employee performs work that requires light to moderate physical effort. Tasks typically involve frequent lifting and carrying light- to medium-weight objects of 5 to 14 kilograms (10 to 30 pounds), frequently pushing wheelbarrows of mulch or dirt and carts requiring similar effort, occasionally lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 kilograms (45 pounds), and continually walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and standing.

(WG-2/3/4) Exerts very heavy physical effort in operating large, riding mowers on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control. Some arm and leg movement is required to manipulate equipment controls. Employee frequently lifts and moves equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds (23 kilograms).

Working Conditions

Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, scrapes, or more serious injuries. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.

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.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

Additional information

May work part-time, intermittent, 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

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.

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• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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

Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions of required documents may affect your consideration for employment.

Applicants who fail to provide required documents will not be evaluated further.

• Benefits
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
  
  1. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. WG-3501-03. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  2. Proof of enrollment/class registration
  3. Transcripts (the high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body and all education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
  4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
  
  ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  
  
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
  
  Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/14/2024
  
  Air Force Academy, Colorado Carolyn Ekstrand carolyn.ekstrand.1@us.af.mil
  
  Bolling AFB (JB Anacostia-Bolling), Kathy Hill kathryn.hill@us.af.mil Amanda Cerda amanda.cerda@us.af.mil
  
  Eielson AFB, Alaska - Meghan Rhodes meghan.rhodes.1@us.af.mil or Cindy Lambries cindy.lambries@us.af.mil
  
  Elmendorf AFB, Alaska - Danielle Smith danielle.smith.45@us.af.mil or Nozomi Haney nozomi.haney.2@us.af.mil or Linda Palmer linda.palmer@us.af.mil
  
  Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)
  
  
  • Fort Sam Houston, Texas - Ilaina Hentz andLaundra Evans - 802fss.fsca.mbx-jbsa-fsh-cps@us.af.mil
  • Randolph AFB, Texas - Joel Luera andPaula Mingo - Randolph.staffing@us.af.mil
  
  
  Goodfellow AFB, Texas and Monterey AFB, California - Denise Click denise.click.1@us.af.mil or Elizabeth Hernandez elizabeth.hernandez.10@us.af.mil
  
  Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam AFB, Hawaii - Christine Botelho christine.botelho@us.af.mil Kerry Smith kerry.smith.13@us.af.mil
  
  Hanscom AFB, MA physical location New Boston Space Force Station, NH Marie Danielson marie.danielson.1@spaceforce.mil and Nicole Craver nicole.craver@us.af.mil
  
  Holloman AFB, New Mexico - Paige Steib paige.steib.1@us.af.mil or Scharneka James scharneka.james@us.af.mil
  
  Keesler AFB, Mississippi - James Marcucci James.Marcucci.1@us.af.mil LaTasha McClain LaTarsha.McClain.4@us.af.mil
  
  Kirtland AFB, New Mexico - Brandon Madrid brandon.madrid.@us.af.mil Michael Masko michael.masko.1@us.af.mil
  
  Langley AFB, Virginia - Sharalee Jones-Williston sharalee.jones-williston@us.af.mil or Dante Curry dante.curry@us.af.mil
  
  Laughlin AFB, Texas - Kelvia Losoya kelvia.losoya@us.af.mil or Ana Valdez laughlin.staffing@us.af.mil
  
  Maxwell AFB, Alabama - Kimberly Perdue kimberly.perdue.1@us.af.mil or Anastasia Porter anastasia.porter@us.af.mil
  
  McGuire AFB, New Jersey - Sarah Medina sarah.medina.1@us.af.mil or Mikaela Santucci mikaela.santucci@us.af.mil
  
  Nellis AFB, Nevada Marie Bargielski marie_may.bargielski.2@us.af.mil or Cheryl Daniels cheryl.daniels@us.af.mil
  
  Offutt AFB, Nebraska - Angelica Olmedo angelica.olmedo@us.af.mil or Jale Bryant jale.bryant@us.af.mil
  
  Sheppard AFB, Texas - Jackie Johnson jackie.johnson@us.af.mil or Mark Rangel mark.rangel@us.af.mil
  
  Travis AFB, California - Marceline Thomas marceline.thomas.1@us.af.mil or Garrett Gurney garrett.gurney@us.af.mil
  
  Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Total Force Service Center
  
  Phone
  
  1-800-525-0102
  
  Email
  
  DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
  
  Address
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB
  
  550 D Street East
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify information emailed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted to the point of contact by the closing date. To check the status of your application email point of contact in the "How to Apply" section.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. WG-3501-03. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
2. Proof of enrollment/class registration
3. Transcripts (the high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body and all education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/14/2024

Air Force Academy, Colorado Carolyn Ekstrand carolyn.ekstrand.1@us.af.mil

Bolling AFB (JB Anacostia-Bolling), Kathy Hill kathryn.hill@us.af.mil Amanda Cerda amanda.cerda@us.af.mil

Eielson AFB, Alaska - Meghan Rhodes meghan.rhodes.1@us.af.mil or Cindy Lambries cindy.lambries@us.af.mil

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska - Danielle Smith danielle.smith.45@us.af.mil or Nozomi Haney nozomi.haney.2@us.af.mil or Linda Palmer linda.palmer@us.af.mil

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)

• Fort Sam Houston, Texas - Ilaina Hentz andLaundra Evans - 802fss.fsca.mbx-jbsa-fsh-cps@us.af.mil
• Randolph AFB, Texas - Joel Luera andPaula Mingo - Randolph.staffing@us.af.mil

Goodfellow AFB, Texas and Monterey AFB, California - Denise Click denise.click.1@us.af.mil or Elizabeth Hernandez elizabeth.hernandez.10@us.af.mil

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam AFB, Hawaii - Christine Botelho christine.botelho@us.af.mil Kerry Smith kerry.smith.13@us.af.mil

Hanscom AFB, MA physical location New Boston Space Force Station, NH Marie Danielson marie.danielson.1@spaceforce.mil and Nicole Craver nicole.craver@us.af.mil

Holloman AFB, New Mexico - Paige Steib paige.steib.1@us.af.mil or Scharneka James scharneka.james@us.af.mil

Keesler AFB, Mississippi - James Marcucci James.Marcucci.1@us.af.mil LaTasha McClain LaTarsha.McClain.4@us.af.mil

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico - Brandon Madrid brandon.madrid.@us.af.mil Michael Masko michael.masko.1@us.af.mil

Langley AFB, Virginia - Sharalee Jones-Williston sharalee.jones-williston@us.af.mil or Dante Curry dante.curry@us.af.mil

Laughlin AFB, Texas - Kelvia Losoya kelvia.losoya@us.af.mil or Ana Valdez laughlin.staffing@us.af.mil

Maxwell AFB, Alabama - Kimberly Perdue kimberly.perdue.1@us.af.mil or Anastasia Porter anastasia.porter@us.af.mil

McGuire AFB, New Jersey - Sarah Medina sarah.medina.1@us.af.mil or Mikaela Santucci mikaela.santucci@us.af.mil

Nellis AFB, Nevada Marie Bargielski marie_may.bargielski.2@us.af.mil or Cheryl Daniels cheryl.daniels@us.af.mil

Offutt AFB, Nebraska - Angelica Olmedo angelica.olmedo@us.af.mil or Jale Bryant jale.bryant@us.af.mil

Sheppard AFB, Texas - Jackie Johnson jackie.johnson@us.af.mil or Mark Rangel mark.rangel@us.af.mil

Travis AFB, California - Marceline Thomas marceline.thomas.1@us.af.mil or Garrett Gurney garrett.gurney@us.af.mil

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information



Total Force Service Center

Phone

1-800-525-0102

Email

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY

Address

JBSA Randolph AFB

550 D Street East

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify information emailed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted to the point of contact by the closing date. To check the status of your application email point of contact in the "How to Apply" section.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request