Student Trainee (Architecture/Engineering)

Summary

This position is being filled under the Post-Secondary Student Hiring Authority which allows federal agencies to use strategic recruiting for hiring current post-secondary students into positions in the competitive service on a temporary or term basis.

Location of position(s): General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 9.

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

Who We Are Looking For: 1) Current students who are in the final year of their program; 2) Have completed at least 2 full academic years (or associate degree) by July 30, 2023; 3) Will be completing a bachelor's or graduate degree by May 30, 2025 4) Will commit to working part-time during the school year to complete all required hours before graduating by May 30, 2025.

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Duties

As a Student Trainee (Architecture/Engineering), you will be introduced and provided work experience and knowledge of functions and operations of a specific PBS Division. Typical duties may include any of the following:

• Review project information including existing technical reports, project drawings and/or specifications to learn the customer, operational and technical needs.
• Prepare preliminary drawings and other basic presentation materials related to planning and design studies executed in association with routine, smaller, less complex projects.
• Analyze, compile, correlate, and reconcile technical data from a variety of sources to include in routine reports.
• Update contract files.
• Accompany senior architects/engineers to visit building sites to learn the inspection process.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citzenship or National
• Apply online (See how to apply section.)
• Valid U.S. driver's license

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Provide a copy of your most recent transcripts (unofficial) at the end of each academic year, or upon request, for verification of enrollment and academic standing.
• Register with the Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
• Serve in a trial period for the entire duration of the internship appointment.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Complete a bachelor's degree by May 30, 2025

Qualifications

The GS-4 salary range starts at $40,288.00 if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify at the GS-4 level, you must have completed at least two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree in a qualifying program.

Education

​Students: Current students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. ​

Qualifying educational institutions/programs include: at least two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree in a qualifying architecture or engineering program.

Note: 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. For further information, visit: https://www.achshonor.org/certified-societies-member-directory-#/

In order to be placed in a permanent position in the competitive service within the agency without further competition, you must:

1) Complete the course of study leading to the baccalaureate or graduate degree;
2) Complete not less than 480 hours of current continuous employment
in an appointment under 5 CFR 316.902;
3) Meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which the student will be converted; and
4) Meet the time-in-grade requirements in accordance with 5 CFR part 300, subpart F.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have these requirements under the Post-Secondary Students Program Requirements.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: Bargaining Unit dependent upon location

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

For information on temporary and term appointments go to USAJOBS Help Center - Appointments.

What We Offer:

• Orientation Session, an engaging orientation designed to provide information on program components, requirements, roles and responsibilities, and other essential
  information
• Networking with and learning from each other and current employees
• Technical training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for full-time employment after graduation
• Career ladder position that offers rapid advancement, including potential annual promotions for the first 4 years (full performance level at a GS-12)

• 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.
  
  You will have access to many benefits including:
  
  
  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules and telework
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  
  
  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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the minimum qualifications.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• 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.
  
  You will have access to many benefits including:
  
  
  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules and telework
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  
  
  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.
  
  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
  
  Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  
  Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
  
  Post-Secondary Student Program Eligibility Documentation: You must provide documentation that you are eligible for the program which shows you are accepted for enrollment by a qualifying educational institution which may include qualifying career or technical education programs and registered apprenticeship programs (e.g., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps). You may provide transcripts or the acceptance/enrollment letter. Your documentation must show a and b:
  
  (a) Proof of continued enrollment - Such documentation may be a photocopy of a school transcript, official documentation of registration, tuition bill, or, if a new student, a copy of the acceptance or enrollment letter from the qualifying educational institution.
  
  (b) Name of the qualifying educational institution
  
  If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
  
  If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
  
  *YOUR TRANSCRIPTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT OR FUTURE ENROLLMENT (i.e. Spring 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025); *FAILURE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.*
  
  
  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
  
  Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
  
  If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
  
  To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
  
  
  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
  
  

  
  
  Need Assistance?
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  • Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
    
  • Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

  
  
  You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
  
  Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
  
  

  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Kenneth L. Johnson II
  
  Phone
  
  816-926-6215
  
  Fax
  000-000-0000
  Email
  
  kenneth.l.johnson@gsa.gov
  
  Address
  
  GSA, Public Buildings Service
  
  General Services Administration (GSA)
  
  Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
  
  1800 F Street NW
  
  Washington, District of Columbia 20405
  
  United States
  
  Next steps
  
  After the closing date/deadline:
  
  
  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
  5. FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
  
  
  Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

Post-Secondary Student Program Eligibility Documentation: You must provide documentation that you are eligible for the program which shows you are accepted for enrollment by a qualifying educational institution which may include qualifying career or technical education programs and registered apprenticeship programs (e.g., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps). You may provide transcripts or the acceptance/enrollment letter. Your documentation must show a and b:

(a) Proof of continued enrollment - Such documentation may be a photocopy of a school transcript, official documentation of registration, tuition bill, or, if a new student, a copy of the acceptance or enrollment letter from the qualifying educational institution.

(b) Name of the qualifying educational institution

If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.

If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

*YOUR TRANSCRIPTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT OR FUTURE ENROLLMENT (i.e. Spring 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025); *FAILURE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.*


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

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

• Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
• Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
• Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
• Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

Need Assistance?

• Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
  
• Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Kenneth L. Johnson II

Phone

816-926-6215

Fax
000-000-0000
Email

kenneth.l.johnson@gsa.gov

Address

GSA, Public Buildings Service

General Services Administration (GSA)

Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)

1800 F Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20405

United States

Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
5. FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

Fair & Transparent

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

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