Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference? At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, we know that every member of the team contributes to success! That's just one of the reasons that CFPB, one of the newest organizations, is one of the best places in the Federal government to work. You'll have the opportunity to use your current skills, and gain new ones, while helping to make financial markets work for millions of Americans and their families.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
10/07/2022 to 10/06/2023
Salary
$28,140 - $96,961 per year
Pay scale & grade
CN 00
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Students and Recent Grads
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00 - CN00/Series: 0100, 0201, 0301, 0343, 0501, 0570, 0950, 0986, 1101, 1102, 1160, 2210
Job family (Series)
5201 Miscellaneous Occupations
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
DEST-11670683-23-CB
Control number
682372700

This job is open to

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Please note this is a public notice flyer - to apply to a Pathways position - please visit the CFPB's website at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/. If there are no positions listed indicated the use of Pathways, then CFPB is not actively recruiting using the programs within Pathways. Please check the website periodically, as the bureau regularly uses the programs to recruit students and recent graduates.

THIS IS NOT A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO CFPB PATHWAYS JOB OPPORTUNITIES MUST VISIT THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE, AND APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA THIS POSTING.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will accept applications for the Internship Program for interns in a variety of fields, which may include policy, administration, law, research, technology, finance, project management, and communications.

The salary stated above covers various locations across the U.S. Actual pay will vary depending on the duty location of the position filled.

The salary stated above covers various locations across the U.S. Actual pay will vary depending on the duty location of the position filled.
These are excepted appointments in the CFPB Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
Employee may be subject to a probationary period.

Responsibilities

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. You will serve as a Recent Graduate servicing in a development position receiving on-the-job training in technical aspects of CFPB's work. You may be assigned to various organizations within CFPB and will perform assignments under the close supervision of a higher-level analyst.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Relevant experience and/or education (as noted on the CFPB JOBS WEBSITE).
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You may be required to serve a trial period.
Must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student.
You must apply on-line via the CFPB website.

Qualifications

Qualifications specific to the series and grade can be found on the CFPB JOBS WEBSITE.
Current Students may apply up to 9 months prior to their graduation date.
Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Recent Graduate Program. Recent Graduates will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations.
Recent Graduates must receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to their employment field.
Recent Graduates serve a trial period for the duration of their excepted service appointment.
Recent Graduates will be required to sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement. Applicants must provide documentation of completion within the previous 2 years of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
Applicants who completed their educational program requirements after December 27, 2010 will have a full 2 years of eligibility beginning on the date the final regulations are effective July 10, 2012.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This job originated on https://www.usajobs.gov/. For the full announcement and to apply, visit (link to job announcement). Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at https://www.usajobs.gov/ will be considered.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO CFPB PATHWAYS JOB OPPORTUNITIES MUST FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATHWAYS POSITIONS ON THE CFPB JOBS WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS POSTING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Candidates will be assessed either based solely on basic eligibility requirements or may include a qualitative rating of candidates. CFPB Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements consistent with the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. Veterans' preference applies to all selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with Part 302 of 5 CFR. If candidates are further evaluated using CFPB's category rating process, qualified veterans have absolute preference within the appropriate category.

Benefits

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

CFPB's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All internship applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:

Resume (with current cumulative GPA and expected date of graduation).
Current Transcript (official or unofficial accepted) - must include the students' current course load or,
Proof of enrollment.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Compensably disabled preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Please apply online at CFPB JOBS WEBSITE.

Agency contact information Applicant Call Center

Phone

304-480-8725

CFPBINQUIRIES@FISCAL.TREAS.GOV

Address

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
P.O. Box 1328
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328
US

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Next steps

Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

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