Student Trainee (Information Technology)

Army Transportation•Scott AFB, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This Department of the Army Pathways Internship is a student trainee opportunity designed to develop and train students for employment in the target occupation after graduation. Assignments become more responsible as the intern gains knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. The position is selected at GS-2299-4; eligible interns may be considered for conversion to an entry-level GS-5 or GS-7 position after completing internship requirements, and the full-performance level is GS-11. Conversion and promotion depend on meeting applicable education, qualification, program, and performance requirements and are not guaranteed. The incumbent must remain enrolled at least half-time in an accredited qualifying educational institution, maintain good standing and a cumulative and term GPA of at least 2.0 or equivalent, provide proof of enrollment and academic records, and sign and follow a Pathways Participant Agreement. The student must be able to work full time during school breaks and part time while school is in session, work year round, and routinely travel daily to the duty station at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation, and the incumbent must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. A two-year trial period applies.

Requirements

Be a current student in good standing at an accredited qualifying educational institution and enrolled at least half-time for the duration of the internship.
For GS-04 qualification, have completed two full academic years of post-high-school study or hold an associate's degree.
Maintain a cumulative and term GPA of at least 2.0 or equivalent during the Pathways Program.
Be able to work full time during school breaks and part time when school is in session, and work year round.
Provide transcripts and proof of enrollment, acceptance, and/or current class schedule.
Sign and adhere to a Pathways Participant Agreement.
Be able to routinely travel daily to the duty station at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Meet applicable qualification requirements and conditions of employment.
For conversion, meet the program requirements, including U.S. citizenship at conversion, at least 640 hours of qualifying work experience, completion of educational requirements, applicable qualification standards, successful completion of the Internship Program, and successful job performance.
For conversion to the target occupation, complete a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.
For this internship, be a current student majoring in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, or math.

Responsibilities

Use basic computer skills to perform varied duties with increasing difficulty and responsibility.
Apply available technologies and basic principles to adapt computer methods to different subject-matter situations.
Operate varied equipment to perform standardized tests and clerical assignments under senior staff guidance.
Prepare technical and administrative reports supporting project documentation and status updates.
Communicate with senior program officials and internal staff to exchange information needed to complete assignments.
Assist senior staff on projects evaluating system requirements and procedures.
Resolve recurring problems by applying standardized rules, procedures, and operations.
Analyze data during collection to support evaluation of IT system requirements and procedures.
Identify and refer deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for decision or assistance.