Training Assistant (Pathways Intern)

Summary This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Quality Management Department, Training Division, Washington, DC Metropolitan area only. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities The candidate for this position will: Provide administrative support such as conducting basic research and analyzing data. Assist with recording and transcribing meeting minutes. Use computer software to develop reports and track information. Perform other duties as assigned. _______________________ Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualification requirements (education, experience, or a combination of education and experience). If you are graduating at the end of the semester and not continuing your education, you are not eligible for the position. EDUCATION: In order to qualify for this position based on your education you must have 4 years of education above high school. EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify for this position based on your experience, you must have at least one-year of specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the private sector which demonstrates knowledge of basic office research and analytical skills. Examples include: providing assistance with projects that involve collecting and recording data, transcribing meeting minutes, and using software programs to track data, or assisting with data reports. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of the education and experience above may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S): In order to be considered and remain eligible for this position you must meet all of the following Pathways Program requirements as indicated by your transcript and/or proof of enrollment. If you are graduating at the end of the semester, you are not eligible for this position. GPA requirement: Undergraduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Graduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Note: if your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof of the grading system with your application or your application will not be considered). Academic Standing Requirement: You must be (and remain) in good academic standing i.e., (you must not be on academic probation). Enrollment Requirement: You must be and remain enrolled at least half-time. Work Schedule Requirement: You must be available to work at least 20 hours per week and full-time during the summer and holidays. Additional Information About the Pathways Program: If this is your first semester, you must submit your acceptance letter and proof of class enrollment from an accredited institution. Failure to send these documents will result in your name being removed from consideration for this position. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education You may qualify for this position based on education, experience or a combination of both. See the “Qualifications” section for more information. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF). If this is your first semester, you must submit A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED). Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position. EDUCATION: In order to qualify for this position based on your education you must have 4 years of education above high school. 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. 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. 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. All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be required at the time of the official job offer. Additional Information PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 229-3637 or [email protected]. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242. All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: [email protected] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PBGC is currently operating under maximum telework flexibilities. However, all Federal agencies will begin a phased transition to normal operations. AT THE DISCRETION OF PBGC MANAGEMENT, YOU MAY BE CONVERTED TO A PERMANENT OR NON-PERMANENT APPOINTMENT UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE.