Student Trainee (Purchasing)

Summary

Come make the most of your internship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! The Student Trainee (Administrative Support) position is a great way to gain federal experience while pursuing an education.

The Office of Intramural Management, NHLBI seeks candidates with a commitment to excellence and the energy, and enthusiasm to serve as a Student Trainee focused on Purchasing.

Ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree related to business, accounting, finance, contract, or purchasing.

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

See vacancy announcement during the open period for Hiring Paths Clarification.

Duties

Thank you for your interest in this Student Trainee (Administrative Support) with a focus in Purchasing position. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will accept applications for this position through vacancy announcement # NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834 from 08/19/2024 through 08/23/2024 at the links below.

Please click the link to review and apply:

Vacancy to Apply: NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834

We are not accepting applications through this announcement (NIH-NHLBI-FA-24-12495057).

As a Student Trainee (Purchasing Agent), in the National Heart, Lung and, Blood Institute (NHLBI), your typical work assignments may include:

• Purchase technical and scientific laboratory items such as centrifuges, drying ovens, dishwashers, constant temperature baths, experimental animals, microscopes, etc.
• Obtain oral or written quotations under the Request for Quotation method of procurement.
• Review and evaluate bids received to determine lowest bid meeting the specifications and requirements of the solicitation, and consult the requestor before considering any bids offering substitute items or materials.
• Prepare correspondence, other contractual documents, purchase orders, requisitions, and letters to vendors requesting information about desired items.
• Make or recommend purchases for recurring requirements independently.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements.

Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

• We are not collecting applications through this posting.
• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/non-teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/non-teleworker" employee.
• Student Trainees and their supervisors must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement which outlines expectations for the internship prior to entrance on duty.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required throughout the duration of the program.
• Student Trainees must work 640 hours prior to graduation in order to be eligible for conversion to the competitive service. Due to this requirement, students graduating in December 2024 and are not accepted or enrolled for a new degree-seeking program after graduation will be rated ineligible for this position.
• A one-year trial period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Applicants under 18 years of age will require a work permit prior to appointment.
• Non-competitive conversion may be made to either a one-grade or two-grade interval position, depending on the agency's policy. An individual participating in the Internship Program who otherwise meets the Program requirements for conversion (i.e., work hours, satisfactory performance, educational requirements, training completed, etc.) may be converted to a position that has an established career ladder. For a description of the positions listed above, please visit: http://www.jobs.nih.gov/globalrecruitment/.
• While conversion is not guaranteed, NIH Student Trainees may be converted to a career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of all program requirements as specified by the Pathways Participant Agreement.
• We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

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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.

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

• Benefits
  
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• 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.
  
  See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.
  
  
  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
  
  Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement # NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834.
  
  To apply to these positions, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834 between August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcements, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date.
  
  This announcement will close at 11:59 PM EST on Friday, August 23, 2024, or at 11:59 PM EST on the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. Early submission of your application is strongly encouraged.
  
  NIH's EEO and Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement
  
  Visit the NIH's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  David Wittenberg
  
  Phone
  
  301-451-1828
  
  Email
  
  wittenbergd@mail.nih.gov
  
  Address
  
  National Institutes of Health
  
  6701 Rockledge Drive
  
  Bethesda, MD 20892
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  If interested, we encourage you to apply to vacancy # NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834 during the opening period between August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024.
• 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

See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.


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

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement # NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834.

To apply to these positions, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834 between August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcements, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM EST on Friday, August 23, 2024, or at 11:59 PM EST on the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. Early submission of your application is strongly encouraged.

NIH's EEO and Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

Visit the NIH's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Agency contact information

David Wittenberg

Phone

301-451-1828

Email

wittenbergd@mail.nih.gov

Address

National Institutes of Health

6701 Rockledge Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

US

Next steps

If interested, we encourage you to apply to vacancy # NIH-GR-ST-24-12507834 during the opening period between August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024.

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