STUDENT TRAINEE (SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT)

Summary This position is located in USDA-Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), National Finance Center (NFC), Administrative Management Staff, Support Services Office (SSO). The incumbent will primarily be responsible for a variety of general support services functions that are essential for orderly and efficient accomplishments of the services rendered by the SSO. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance level of Student Trainee (Support Services Assistant) GS-0303-07. Responsibilities Provides administrative support to the National Finance Center as primary point-of-contact for the Facility and Administrative Services Teams help desk operations. Use office Microsoft Office software and computer equipment to enter, correct, and retrieve factual information, compile reports, produce charts and graphs, or monitor project or program status. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and / or education, as defined below. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY You must meet the definition of a student that is, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be taking at least a half-time academic course load leading to a degree or certificate. A certificate program is defined as a post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided. Provide course descriptions as necessary. To qualify for the GS-04 : Completion of two (2) full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. (Transcripts are required) Note : All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information on the qualifications for this position, go to : Individual Standards : https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / general-schedule-qualification-standards / 0300 / administration-and-office-support-student-trainee-series-0399 / Group Standards : https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / general-schedule-qualification-standards / #url=GS-CSST Pathways : https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / hiring-information / students-recent-graduates / #url=Pathways- FAQs Education See above qualifications for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges and universities may be used if it has been accredited or evaluated by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information Student Interns must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of the appointment. Incumbents will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout the internship program. Failure to do so will result in termination of the appointment. Upon completion of all program requirements, Pathways Interns may be converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all their education; however, conversion is not guaranteed. The full performance level (FPL) of the position to which converted may be up to the GS-07 grade level. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on an as-needed basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. What to expect next : Your application package will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles will receive selection priority over non-veterans. You will be notified if you are referred to the selecting official for consideration, and then if you were selected or not selected. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position requires occasional travel. Student Interns must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of the appointment. Incumbents will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout the internship program. Failure to do so will result in termination of the appointment. Upon completion of all program requirements, Pathways Interns may be converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all their education; however, conversion is not guaranteed. This is a bargaining unit designated position. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE, Local 2341, New Orleans, LA.