Student Trainee (Human Resources)

This position is designed to serve as a developmental experience and in conjunction with formal education, to provide the incumbent with the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for employment in the Human Resources function in a civil service career.

Summary

This position is located onsite with the Area Human Resources Staff for Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), in Albany, CA.

Overview

Accepting applications

Duties

As a trainee, the incumbent receives formal training, and work assignments are selected to provide on-the-job training.
The incumbent works closely with a higher-level HR Specialist to perform all pieces required for classification and staffing a civil service position.
Compiles material, statistics, and workload data, etc. for inclusion in reports, special emphasis programs, and for analysis of current and future staffing requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
Must be in good academic standing as defined by the agency as 2.0 GPA or higher
Complete at least 480 hours of work experience prior to completion of degree
Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution
A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways
Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Successful completion of two-year trial period
Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement as defined below.

PATHWAYS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or equivalent) throughout the duration of their program.

Education

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.

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Student Trainee (Human Resources)