IT Specialist (Pathways Intern)-IEP

Summary

This is a Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program.

To qualify for this internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current / upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS NOT A SUMMER INTERNSHIP AND IS LOCATED IN THE DC METROPOLITAN AREA ONLY.

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

PBGC PATHWAYS INTERNS ONLY - Students currently enrolled at least half time, pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate 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 institutions, and who are available to work at least 20 hours per week.

Duties

The candidate selected for this position will :

1. Gather data and information from sources such as collecting information on the procedures and steps involved in repetitive information technology tasks such as : collecting and collating straightforward information for inclusion in the response to an external oversight organization; reviewing documents that respond to internal administrative requirements for appropriate format, completeness, and timeliness; and assisting in the routine aspects of report preparation.

2. Perform tasks that encompasses introductory and basic levels of IT-supported assignments, covering areas such as IT management, data governance and security, IT contract information support, and foundational soft project skills in an IT environment.

3. Perform career developmental assignments designed to teach basic program operations within the OIT. Assist higher level staff in performing designs, testing, and modifying applications for prototype software systems, managing file storage resources, providing timely backup of critical data, and scheduling for data transmissions. Resolve data control problems during processing. Review products for quality purposes or for indications of processing problems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualification requirements (education and / or experience) : If you are graduating at the end of the semester , you are not eligible for the position.

EDUCATION : In order to qualify for this position based on your education you must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the private sector learning and assisting with information technology (IT) infrastructure processes, policies, tools and projects. Examples include : interaction with processes such as change enablement, configuration management and / or incident / problem management; interaction with policies such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, applicable PBGC directives or other overall Federal policies such as Binding Operational Directives; interaction with tools such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory, ServiceNow and / or tools in the Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipeline; and interaction with projects related to software / hardware installation, operation and maintenance.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S) : In order to be considered and remain eligible for this position you must meet all of the following Pathways Program requirements as indicated by your transcript and / or proof of enrollment. If you are graduating at the end of the semester, you are not eligible for this position.

GPA requirement : Undergraduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Note : if your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof of the grading system with your application or your application will not be considered).

Academic Standing Requirement : You must be (and remain) in good academic standing i.e., (you must not be on academic probation).

Enrollment Requirement : You must be and remain enrolled at least half-time.

Work Schedule Requirement : Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and full-time during the summer and holidays.

Additional Information About the Pathways Program :

If this is your first semester, you must submit your acceptance letter and / or proof of class enrollment from an accredited institution.

Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

You may qualify for this position based on education or experience. See the "Qualifications" section for more information.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF).

If this is your first semester, you must submit A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED).

Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

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.

All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of the official offer.

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Additional information

PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC's Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Roderick Duncan, at (202) 286-7803 or Duncan.Roderick@pbgc.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must : 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC's "Silver" quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit : Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs.

If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) :

OEEO Main Office Phone : 202-229-4363

Email : EEO@PBGC.gov

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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.

Procedures to category rating are being used for this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your resume and transcripts to determine the quality and extent to which your background (experience, education, training, etc.) relates to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

1. ability to analyze data to identify trends in problem areas

2. skill in providing routine or recurring assigned services

3. knowledge of data management concepts and methods

Based on that evaluation, we will place you in one of the following categories- 1) Gold; 2) Silver; 3) Bronze.

If, after your application has been rated by the Subject Matter Expert, you are found to meet none of the KSAS listed above, you will be placed in the Bronze category.

This assessment method does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

How veterans' preference is applied- All applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference (based on the documents submitted) will receive preference over non-veterans. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Gold) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.

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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.

RESUME : You must submit a resume. Your resume must include your name and contact information and clearly show your expected graduation date and indicate your major. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.

PLEASE DO NOT include photographs, hypertext / hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content.

COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL) : Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.

TRANSCRIPT(S) : SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF).

Additional Information About the Pathways Program :

If this is your first semester, you must submit A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED).

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-http : / / www.opm.gov / qualifications and information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-https : / / www.ed.gov /

FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in 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 interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

VETERANS PREFERENCE : If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active-duty military service. To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit : Request Military Service Records | National Archives. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website : Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference

Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW ) : If you are currently serving on active duty you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit (on unit letterhead) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you provide a statement of service at this stage, your preference / eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.

All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of the official offer.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.

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.

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.

In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date.

If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Cecilia Mendozaon (202) 229-3713or at mendoza.cecilia@pbgc.gov no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.

Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.

Agency contact information

Cecilia Mendoza

Phone

202-229-3713

000-000-0000

Email

mendoza.cecilia@pbgc.gov

Address

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION

Human Resources Department

445 12th Street SW

Washington, District of Columbia 20024

United States

Next steps

You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.

You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.

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

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Required Documents

RESUME : You must submit a resume. Your resume must include your name and contact information and clearly show your expected graduation date and indicate your major. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.

PLEASE DO NOT include photographs, hypertext / hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content.

COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL) : Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.

TRANSCRIPT(S) : SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF).

Additional Information About the Pathways Program :

If this is your first semester, you must submit A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED).

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-http : / / www.opm.gov / qualifications and information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-https : / / www.ed.gov /

FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in 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 interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

VETERANS PREFERENCE : If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active-duty military service. To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit : Request Military Service Records | National Archives. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website : Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference

Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW ) : If you are currently serving on active duty you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit (on unit letterhead) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you provide a statement of service at this stage, your preference / eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.

All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of the official offer.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.

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.

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

In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date.

If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Cecilia Mendozaon (202) 229-3713or at mendoza.cecilia@pbgc.gov no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.

Agency contact information

Cecilia Mendoza

Phone

202-229-3713

000-000-0000

Email

mendoza.cecilia@pbgc.gov

Address

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION

Human Resources Department

445 12th Street SW

Washington, District of Columbia 20024

United States

Next steps

You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.

You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.

Fair & Transparent

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