Summary
This position is Corporate University (CU) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Trainees will perform a variety of duties and assist in the implementation/delivery of training programs, development of courses, curricula, and agendas; trainees will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the program and training effectiveness.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applicants 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 with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 or later; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and remain in good academic standing.
Duties
- Assist with the implementation/delivery of training programs.
- Assist with the enrollment process, to include maintaining automated databases of participant records.
- Perform administrative functions for the overall implementation of courses including logistics associated with scheduling classes and instructors.
- Monitoring and evaluating program and training effectiveness.
- Assist in monitoring tests and evaluations.
- Assist in recommending ways to enhance efficiency and quality through innovations and improvements in the way work is done.
- Development of courses, curricula, and conference topics and agendas.
- Assist in drafting instructional materials. Supports development of finished products.
- Collaborate with other areas to ensure comprehensive training products fulfill the client needs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.
National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) required.
The candidate selected will be offered a temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year, which may be extended to a maximum of one additional year based on workload requirements and organizational staffing authorizations.
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 480 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.
CG-04: To qualify candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Education: Completion of two full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree -or-
2. Experience: One year of general experience to include: progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled -or-
3. Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
CG-04: Specialized experience requires one year of general experience. To be creditable, general experience must include progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
CG-05: To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Education: Applicants must have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree -or-
2. Experience: One year of specialized experience at least CG-04 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as providing administrative and office automation support -or-
3. Combinations of Education and Experience: A combination of undergraduate level education and specialized experience as described above that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
CG-05: Specialized experience is experience providing administrative and office automation support. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least CG-04.
Education
A participant must be accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution or accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Jobs Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) on a full or half-time basis; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and remain in good academic standing – this is the new pedestrian Pathways changes.
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.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, 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.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.
- Ability to work internally and externally to implement/deliver training programs.
- Ability to operate automated systems to track and maintain information and data on training courses and activities.
- Knowledge of office software packages, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to establish and maintain office files and records in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to communicate orally.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: 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)
Note: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
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.
Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
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.)
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. 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/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp.
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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