National Science Foundation
Student Trainee (Human Resources Specialist), GS-0299-5/7
Job Location
Alexandria, VA, United States
Job Description
This position is located in the Staffing and Classification Branch (SCB) within the Division of Human Resources Management (HRM). This is a paid internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program which provides students opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers.
NSF was ranked in the Top 10 best places to work among mid-sized agencies in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Rankings. Come join our talented and diverse workforce and help us keep NSF at the frontier of discovery! NSF is on the leading edge of discovery in areas from astronomy to geology to zoology. In addition to funding research in traditional academic areas, the agency also supports innovative ideas, novel collaborations and numerous projects that may seem like science fiction today, but become the reality of tomorrow. NSF ensures that research is fully integrated with education so that today's revolutionary work will also be training future scientists and engineers. We are also at the forefront of federal business and operations best practices, ensuring accountability and efficacy of the work we do. Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Posted Date: 12/10/2024
NSF was ranked in the Top 10 best places to work among mid-sized agencies in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Rankings. Come join our talented and diverse workforce and help us keep NSF at the frontier of discovery! NSF is on the leading edge of discovery in areas from astronomy to geology to zoology. In addition to funding research in traditional academic areas, the agency also supports innovative ideas, novel collaborations and numerous projects that may seem like science fiction today, but become the reality of tomorrow. NSF ensures that research is fully integrated with education so that today's revolutionary work will also be training future scientists and engineers. We are also at the forefront of federal business and operations best practices, ensuring accountability and efficacy of the work we do. Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Posted Date: 12/10/2024
Job Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution and have a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible for a Pathways Internship Appointment. In addition to the above appointment requirements, see below qualification requirements: To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must have successfully completed four full years of education above the high school level; OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service assisting Human Resources (HR) Specialists in staffing, recruitment, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and/or position classification/management components in support of HR operations. Examples of specialized experience include: applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles; participating in outreach events for a federal agency; entering data into HRIS, or supporting an organization's special hiring programs processes. To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have completion of one full academic year of graduate level (18 semester hours) education; OR have a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (as evidenced by class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all academic work; grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the major field of study; or election to membership in a national honor scholastic society). OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service supporting a variety of HR operations including staffing, recruitment, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and position classification/management components. Examples of specialized experience include: applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles, and practices prefer under Title 5; assisting an organization in resolving routine issues by offering solutions and alternatives; entering and reviewing data in HRIS, organizing outreach events; or supporting an organization's special hiring programs processes. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Non-competitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern's eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion.
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