Summary
This position is located in the Division of Administration, Headquarters Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides administrative support to the Acquisition Services Branch.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All US Citizens who have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis; have an anticipated graduation date AFTER May 1, 2025; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and remain in good academic standing.
Duties
-Responsible for routine, highly repetitive, simplified contract actions in a diversity of areas such as goods and services, IT support, facilities management, human resource requirements, financial support and management services.
-Assists in assembling and preparation of data and information for reports as required under supervisory guidance. Performs a variety of clerical and typing duties in support of the assigned section.
-Gathers data and prepares routine and recurring workload status reports. Keeps supervisor or designee informed of problems encountered and seeks supervisor’s advice on the resolution of unusual or novel situations.
-Assists contracting staff with updating and providing administrative maintenance support of the official electronic contract file.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Must provide official transcripts, if selected.
After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the selectees may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program. However, service in the FDIC Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 5 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, gathering data and preparing workload status reports.
To qualify for the CG-7 applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Education: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Completion of a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement SAA. Click here for Superior Academic Achievement qualification requirements.
OR
Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 5 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, gathering data and preparing workload status reports.
OR
Combination of education and experience: A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that together meet 100% of the qualification requirements for this position (only educational credits earned beyond the bachelor's degree can be used in this calculation).
Education
See 'Qualifications'
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The online assessment questions and resume you submit for this position will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements as outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that the documents you submit contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make this basic qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, the average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.
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Required Documents
RESUME:
A resume (must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement).
Note: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
1) A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
- Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement).
- Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)
2) An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload all transcripts as one document.
3) If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
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
To begin, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional Information to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.
Next steps
The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at HRPolicyTeam@fdic.gov
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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