Student Trainee (Human Resource Development)

Summary

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Student Trainee (Human Resource Development).

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Student Trainee (Human Resource Development), GS-0299-4 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

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

Student accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution, on at least a half-time basis; or 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 Peace Corps). Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher out of 4.0). Anticipated graduation date AFTER Dec. 31, 2025.

Duties

The major duties of the position are:

• planning, administering, coordinating, and evaluating of FRTIB training program activities;
• managing training room reservations and schedule;
• setting up training rooms (e.g., moving tables and chairs) and equipment needs;
• supplying attendance sheets and collecting course feedback; and
• scheduling on-site instructor-led trainings.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.

All qualification requirements must be met by 09/20/2024. Your application package will not receive consideration if it is missing any of the required documents under the "Required Documents" tab.

Trial period required - duration of appointment.

Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Pathways Intern Program Requirements: (1) meet the definition of a student for the duration of the appointment, (2) be in good academic standing, (3) complete and Individual Development Plan, (4) sign a participant agreement, and (5) be under an established performance appraisal plan.

Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion.

The internship will expire 180 days after completion of the designated academic course of study.

Qualifications

You must meet the eligibility and qualifications by the closing date of the announcement.

Eligibility:

• Accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution, on at least a half-time basis; or
• 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 Peace Corps); and
• Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0); and
• Have an anticipated graduation date AFTER Dec. 31, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be verified through your transcripts or enrollment verification, an academic year is as follows:

• At the undergraduate level, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education.
• For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.

Education

Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.

Additional information

This job announcement will close when we have received 150 applications, which may be sooner than the listed closing date.

The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, telework, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement.

Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits.

The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates.

Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

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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.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click on the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538327.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Training Program Coordination and Management

Category Rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified.

Best Qualified - Consistently demonstrates excellent judgement in various scenarios.

Well Qualified - Consistently demonstrates strong judgement in various scenarios.

Qualified - Consistently demonstrates acceptable judgement in various scenarios.

If you are found Best Qualified for this vacancy your application may be referred to the selecting official for further review.

The Category Rating process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).

• 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.
  
  Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration from this position.
  
  1. Resume (please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month, day and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
  
  2. Responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  
  3. Transcripts - Transcripts must be legible and possess the school name imprinted on the transcript or be on school letterhead. Transcripts must include your most recent cumulative GPA (e.g., Spring 2024). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  
  4. Current Enrollment Verification - Documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment (e.g., Fall 2024) with at least a half-time or full-time course load (as defined by the institution). This may be documented on your official/unofficial transcripts, a course schedule, an acceptance letter from your university for future enrollment, a current Enrollment Verification Certificate, or an official letter of enrollment from university registrar's office or university counselor, as long as your enrollment for the current semester is clearly documented.
  
  6. Veteran Documentation - If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit supporting documentation as described below. Visit the Feds Hire Vets website for more information regarding veterans' preference. Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
  
  • Veteran's documentation. All veterans must submit a DD-214, Member Copy 4. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
  • Preference eligible documentation. If claiming 10-point preference you must submit the final VA letter including percentage (please do not include letter from VA noting specific private medical information), as well as the DD-214 Member Copy 4. The SF-15 will be requested if selected.
  
  
  
  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
  
  You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. It is your responsibility to ensure the complete application package is submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/20/2024 to receive consideration. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
  
  For details on applying through USAJOBS, please locate the "Apply" section at: USAJOBS Help Center | How to
  
  FRTIB will only consider the last copy of the document uploaded/faxed when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload/fax two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded/faxed and submitted will be considered.
  
  Note to applicants: To expedite the application review, please ONLY submit the documentation that is requested in the announcement. Do not submit:
  
  • Diplomas of any type (NOTE: A diploma certifies completion of a course of study. A transcript is record of courses taken and grades achieved.)
  • Letters of recommendation, reference, or congratulations, etc.
  • Any documents with a picture of the applicant
  • Awards documentation, including SF-50's for awards
  • Performance appraisals
  • Evaluations of any type
  
  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  HR Operations
  
  Phone
  
  202-942-1600
  
  Email
  
  hroperations@tsp.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
  
  77 K Street NE
  
  Washington, DC 20002
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJOBS profile.
  
  When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). Please allow at least 4-6 weeks after the vacancy has closed to inquire about the status of your application.
• 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

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration from this position.

1. Resume (please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month, day and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.

2. Responses to the assessment questionnaire.

3. Transcripts - Transcripts must be legible and possess the school name imprinted on the transcript or be on school letterhead. Transcripts must include your most recent cumulative GPA (e.g., Spring 2024). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

4. Current Enrollment Verification - Documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment (e.g., Fall 2024) with at least a half-time or full-time course load (as defined by the institution). This may be documented on your official/unofficial transcripts, a course schedule, an acceptance letter from your university for future enrollment, a current Enrollment Verification Certificate, or an official letter of enrollment from university registrar's office or university counselor, as long as your enrollment for the current semester is clearly documented.

6. Veteran Documentation - If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit supporting documentation as described below. Visit the Feds Hire Vets website for more information regarding veterans' preference. Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• Veteran's documentation. All veterans must submit a DD-214, Member Copy 4. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
• Preference eligible documentation. If claiming 10-point preference you must submit the final VA letter including percentage (please do not include letter from VA noting specific private medical information), as well as the DD-214 Member Copy 4. The SF-15 will be requested if selected.

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

You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. It is your responsibility to ensure the complete application package is submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/20/2024 to receive consideration. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

For details on applying through USAJOBS, please locate the "Apply" section at: USAJOBS Help Center | How to

FRTIB will only consider the last copy of the document uploaded/faxed when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload/fax two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded/faxed and submitted will be considered.

Note to applicants: To expedite the application review, please ONLY submit the documentation that is requested in the announcement. Do not submit:

• Diplomas of any type (NOTE: A diploma certifies completion of a course of study. A transcript is record of courses taken and grades achieved.)
• Letters of recommendation, reference, or congratulations, etc.
• Any documents with a picture of the applicant
• Awards documentation, including SF-50's for awards
• Performance appraisals
• Evaluations of any type

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

HR Operations

Phone

202-942-1600

Email

hroperations@tsp.gov

Address

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

77 K Street NE

Washington, DC 20002

US

Next steps

Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJOBS profile.

When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). Please allow at least 4-6 weeks after the vacancy has closed to inquire about the status of your application.

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