Summary About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. Interns MAY BE non-competitively converted to a term, permanent career-conditional / career appointment within 180 days following successful completion of all educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204. Conversion is not guaranteed. Responsibilities Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Assist in the collection, preparation and assembly of basic project data from prescribed sources; such as, plans, maps, drawings and reports. Prepare or revise CADD drawings of Engineer designs representations, e.g., plans, elevations, sections and details. Attend various meetings and conferences aimed at developing or discussing project scope of work. Use a computer to input data, run programs and verify printouts. Prepares routine correspondence, proofreads reports and specifications to ensure accuracy of text and formats. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited educational institution. For this internship, you must be able to work full time during the summer and part time while attending school. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as an Engineer or Architect. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real-world work environment as a Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, General Engineer or Architect. To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a GS-04, students must have completed two full academic years of post-high school study or have an associate's degree. For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows: At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. Additional credit cannot be given for duplicate course work. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Computer Literacy Design Documentation Review General Engineering For this internship, you must be a current student majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, General Engineering or Architecture. (Note: The transcripts you submit must indicate that you are currently pursuing a degree in one of these fields, or your application will be ruled as incomplete). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Applicants for the Intern Program must provide proof of continued enrollment at the time of application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Prior to the initial appointment, the student must provide an official copy of school transcripts, documentation of registration, tuition bill, or a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university for new students. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Unofficial copies may be accepted when submitting application, however official transcripts are required if selected. Transcripts must include your name, school, credit hours, grade received, major(s) and point average or class ranking. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Additional Information You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, as applicable. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This is an FC18-Engineers & Scientists (Engineering) position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position may require a Pathways mobility agreement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The Pathways Internship Program does NOT provide, pay for, or reimburse housing/lodging expenses or travel/transportation expenses. Maybe Non-competitively converted to a term, permanent career-conditional / career appointment. Conversion is not guaranteed. Eligibility requirements for conversion to a permanent or term position. Interns must: Be a U.S. Citizen at the time of conversion; Non-competitive conversion to a term, permanent career-conditional / career appointment. Conversion is not guaranteed. Complete at least 480 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program prior to or concurrent with completion of academic requirements. Complete your educational requirements (as specified in the announcement). Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standard, including any applicable positive education requirement or any other special qualifications requirements and conditions of employment (e.g. medical standards) appropriate for the specific competitive service position to which the intern will be converted. Successfully complete all the requirements of the Internship Program as defined in the agency-participant agreement; and perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations and/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP). This opportunity follows a standard promotional path: Within 180 days after completion of Internship requirements, you may be eligible for conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for these positions are typically at the GS05 or GS07 grade level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors. The full performance level of this position is GS04. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion. Promotions may be considered after a year at each grade level but are not guaranteed to occur on a specific time schedule.