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Pathways Internship Program, U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:  Student Trainee: Pathways Internship Program (IEP/ITEP) Hiring Fair Notice (YEAR-ROUND)
Department:  Department Of State
Agency:  Department of State - Agency Wide
Job Announcement Number:  HRSC/PATH-2016-0005

SALARY RANGE:
$22,560.00 to $68,465.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to Tuesday, December 15, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0099-01/09
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time and Part-Time - Both non-temporary & temporary excepted appointments.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
11
DUTY LOCATIONS:
125 vacancies - Washington DC, DC   View Map
27 vacancies - Arlington, VA   View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:
Students who are U.S. Citizens accepted for enrollment during the current or next upcoming semester in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis with a projected graduation date on or after Fall 2016.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No














JOB SUMMARY:

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. 

Internship appointments under the:
  • Internship Experience Program (IEP) are nontemporary and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.
  • Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.
Appointment length will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled.

Telework Ineligible – This position is not eligible for telework.

The following occupational series, grades, and internship programs will be avaiable for application at the in-person hiring fair:
  • GS-199-05/07/09 Foreign Affairs Officer (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-199-07/09 Economist (IEP ONLY)
  • GS-299-04/05/07/09 Human Resources (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-399-05/07/09 Program Analyst (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-399-01/02/03/04/05/06/07 Office Automation/Clerical (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-399-07/09 Government Information Specialist (IEP ONLY)
  • GS-599-05/07 Budget Analyst (IEP ONLY)
  • GS-599-05/07 Accountant (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-899-05/07/09 Engineering (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-899-03/04/05 Architect (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-0999-07/09 Paralegal (IEP ONLY)
  • GS-1099-05/07/09 Public Affairs (IEP ONLY)
  • GS-1099-05/07/09 Interior Design (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-1199-03/04/05 Realty Specialist (IEP/ITEP)
  • GS-2299-05/07/09 IT Specialist (IEP/ITEP)