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Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. Responsibilities Serving as a Student Trainee (Human Resources) GS-0299-3/4 makes you a valuable member of the FLETC team and mission. The Student Trainee (Human Resources) position participates in the Pathways Internship Program consisting of planned on-the-job training and academic study at a cooperating academic institution. This position is located in the Human Capital office (HCO), Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. In this position, you will serve as a student trainee responsible for participating in a structured training plan which includes orientation on mission, functions, organizations and program relationships, training on the principles, methods, procedures and regulations applicable to the occupation, and training/rotational assignments among the various HCO branches, where feasible, to obtain an overview of the various missions and operations and their interrelationships in the human resources lifecycle. Typical duties include: Applying a standard body of rules, procedures and operations sufficient to perform interrelated and standard support work. Planning, coordinating, developing facts, and resolving support problems and using online resources to obtain information over the internet, as needed. Using various computer software programs, tools and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases and graphs. Assisting in presenting information to new employees. Interpreting and applying rules, regulations and procedures. Planning and organizing work to meet deadlines. Communicating effectively, both orally and written. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. You must be able to commute to Glynco, Georgia to work. You qualify at the GS-03 grade level if you possess the following: Successful completion of 1-full academic year of post-high school study. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. You qualify at the GS-04 grade level if you possess the following: Successful completion of 2-full academic years of post-high school study from an accredited college or university. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. IF YOU ARE IN YOUR LAST SEMESTER/QUARTER of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of acceptance to a continuing degree/certificate program. This may be documented by an acceptance letter for future enrollment in a degree/certificate program. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Education The Pathways Intern will receive formal periodic assessments of progress and sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. Eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that FLETC will offer conversion. You may be considered for conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 180 days of completion of degree requirements provided you: Successfully complete an academic course of study with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience before completing your degree, and Meet the qualification requirements for the position to which you are converted, and Received a favorable recommendation for appointment by an official of the agency or agencies in which the Intern served; and Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the agency's Participant Agreement with the Intern 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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Additional Information This position may be filled at the GS-03 level or the GS-04 level. If selected at the GS-03 or GS-04 level, promotion to the GS-04 or GS-05 level may occur without further competition. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Employees frequently carry light items such as employee files or pamphlets. The work does not require any special physical effort. Work Environment: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.