Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
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:,Serve as a student trainee and as such is given on-the-job training and instructions to perform manual duties in a variety of workstations.,In addition to the general manual duties, work assignments are designed to provide learning experience in an assigned skill trade.,Perform manual duties in shop work situation relating to one of following target occupations: (1) HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER; (2) ELECTRONICS MECHANIC HELPER.
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 education. For this internship, you must be able to work full-time when not attending classes (i.e. summers, fall and spring breaks, etc.) part time. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, entry level WG-5803-05 leading to a full performance to a WG-5803-08 OR ELECTRONICS MECHANIC HELPER, entry level of WG-2604-05 leading to the full performance of WG-2604-08. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real-world work environment. This opportunity follows a standard promotional path: Within 120 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 WG-05 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 based on job title and series. (HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, entry level WG-5803-05 leading to a full performance to a WG-5803-08 OR ELECTRONICS MECHANIC HELPER, entry level of WG-2604-05 leading to the full performance of WG-2604-08.) 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. See requirements for conversion to term position in the "Additional Information" section below. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Reliability and Dependability to perform the duties of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. I follow oral or written instruction from my supervisor or senior employee. I can assist with skilled trades or craftsmen by fetching tools, materials, and/or equipment; held, moved, rearranged, lifted, carried, and stacked items and objects. I can clean basic hand tools used to complete basic tasks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop Ability to Work as a Member of a Team Dexterity and Safety Reliability And Dependability Shop Aptitude and Interest PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires continuous standing, walking, stooping and frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 10-30 pounds; and occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing 45 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: There is exposure to drafts, noise, dust and dirt. There is chance of minor cuts and bruises.
Education
For this internship, you MUST be CURRENT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. This is a HIGH SCHOOL student internship opportunity. Individual documentation for your attendance report and your disciplinary report ARE a REQUIRED part of your application. If missing you will be determined ineligible. This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts ARE a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Other Information
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, as applicable. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This is a Career Program Installation Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. Eligibility requirements for conversion to a term position. Interns must: Be a U.S. Citizen at the time of conversion; Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program prior to or concurrent with completion of academic requirements; Complete their educational requirements (as specified in the announcement); Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standard, including any applicable positive education requirement and/or selective placement factors and 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).