DVA needs a Student Trainee!

Job Title: Student Trainee-Information/Arts (Pathways)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

SALARY RANGE: $34,576.00 to $55,680.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 26, 2014 to Friday, October 3, 2014

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Internships NTE 9/18/2015


DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Boston, MA

WHO MAY APPLY: Student/Internship Program Eligibles

JOB SUMMARY:

Service: Engineering
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1222834

***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE WEST ROXBURY, MA CAMPUS***

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?1222834

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program. The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. The Internship provides manager's a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion. For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit http://MyCareeratVA.va.gov/CareerPath/Internships

Student Status : The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school (go to www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/to verify accreditation status). Individuals who are enrolled must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, and the applicant must provide evidence of enrollment/acceptance. If enrolled part-time, the applicant must also provide the school's policy on what is defined as half-time enrollment.


KEY REQUIREMENTS
· Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
· Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
· Be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement).
· Accepted for/Currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution.
· Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
· Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
DUTIES:

The position is located at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, at the West Roxbury campus. The incumbent serves as an Interior Design assistant to the Boston Interior Design team in developing and maintaining the interior design program throughout VISN 1. The incumbent is directly involved in the program coordination, systematic reviews, and establishing work schedules. With the Boston Interior Designer, the incumbent assists on all new construction and other projects, develops and maintains a comprehensive interior design plan for the facilities in Boston. He/she maintains resource and design libraries, assists with wall, floor and window treatment assistance, as well as signage and wayfinding, furniture and textiles, and time and estimate costs. A more detailed position description is available in Human Resources Management Service.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time, 32 hours per week

NOTE: This position is term not to exceed one year.
NOTE: This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
NOTE: Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
NOTE: Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
NOTE: Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered.
NOTE: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
NOTE: This is not a bargaining unit position.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:
• Student Status: Must presently have a bachelor’s degree AND must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited graduate or professional school working toward a degree in Interior Design (go to www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/to verify accreditation status). Individuals who are enrolled must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, and the applicant must provide evidence of enrollment/acceptance. If enrolled part-time, the applicant must also provide the school’s policy on what is defined as half-time enrollment.
• Pathways Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.
• Qualification requirements as outlined below.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

(From the OPM Qualification Standards Operating Manual)
GS-5 Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
GS-7 Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree.

CONVERSION: This appointment may be extended until the selectee's educational program requirements have been completed, at which time the individual may, at agency discretion, be converted to a term or permanent appointment. To be eligible for conversion to the competitive service after completion of the program, an intern must:

1.) Be a U.S. Citizen.
2) Successfully complete an academic course of study as evidenced by a qualifying. degree.
3) Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience under the Internship Program.
4) Meet the OPM qualification standard for the position to which the Intern may be converted.
5) Maintain acceptable performance under the Agency's approved performance management system.
6) Receive favorable recommendation for conversion from supervisor.

PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. The basis on which agencies may establish specific medical standards or physical requirements is discussed in 5 CFR 339. A physical condition or impairment may be disqualifying for employment only if there is a direct relationship between the condition and the nature of the duties of the specific position being filled.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.