Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• 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.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• This position requires a minimum age of 16 years old to participate in the program.
• This position requires a signed Pathways Participant Agreement that sets for the expectation for the internship.
• This position requires the Student Trainee to have and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the duration of the Pathways Internship.
• This position requires the student to be a current HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR when applying for this position.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of two quality categories: Ideal Candidate and Eligible Candidate. V

• Ideal: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the following: Currently enrolled in an accredited high school educational program, to include home school. The participant must remain in a good academic standing, as defined initially, while participating in the program. The position requires the candidate to meet a minimum cumulative high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Participation in any technical school courses and/or programs are considered at the time of applicant package review.
• Eligible: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts and Enrollment Verification:

• Enrollment verification (if transcripts do not reflect current enrollment), and unofficial transcripts for education claimed in your resume and occupational questionnaire is required. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment. See: Transcripts and Licenses

3. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Applicants claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP): to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package.
• If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date you apply to this opportunity. If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. More information about Veteran's Preference is located on the Feds Hire Vets website. Please upload veteran's documents under the appropriate category.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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