Student Trainee (Biological Sciences and Natural Resources)

Full Job Description

About the Position: The Student Intern Program provides selectees an exciting opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee.

Students may also receive payment for tuition/training, which is subject to availability, and potential conversion into full-time positions upon graduation. Don't wait!

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1st Year Salary $36,464- $44,780 2nd Year Salary $37,193- $47,334 This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.

The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months.

Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May.

Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program.

MAY be non-competitively converted to a career/career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of academic program. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of post-secondary student as defined below: Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed at least one year of the program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-03 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

GS-04 Minimum Qualifications: Education: To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

Major Duties:

• As a Student Trainee (Biological Sciences and Natural Resources), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• Assist microbiology personnel with the collection of data in the field.
• Perform various activities related to the safe operation of biological safety level (BSL) 1 and 2 laboratories.
• Review office files, published reports, and materials held by other agencies to obtain sufficient information for possible use in preparation of biological data reports, species accounts, or related assessments.
• Assist senior personnel with the setup, teardown, transportation, and operation of mobile laboratories to include coordination with various logistical components and submission of the required paperwork.
• Assist senior personnel with required function checks for all microbiological analytical equipment and reporting of all noted deficiencies.