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Federal Aviation Administration Administrative and Office Support Student Trainee in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Summary We are offering you an opportunity to join a diverse team of talented and dedicated technical professionals and have your career "take off" via the Federal Aviation Administration's Gateways Internship Program. The Administrative and Office Support Student Trainee is responsible for assisting in administrative and office support work as it relates to management, program and administrative analysis, and process evaluation. Responsibilities The Administrative and Office Support Student Trainee is responsible for assisting in administrative and office support work as it relates to management, program and administrative analysis, and process evaluation. The student trainee performs a mixture of routine and somewhat complex tasks under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or other more experienced employee. The work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to the activities of the organizational unit. The student works with teams working on mission-related projects. Engages in meaningful learning and development activities while applying basic knowledge and limited experience in performing tasks. Assists manager and other employees in day-to-day operations. Works with more experienced team members in compiling and consolidating data, computing or verifying the accuracy of budget data and inform more experienced team member, team lead, project/program manager or manager of discrepancies. Identifies discrepancies and data omissions and regularly refers these problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee for guidance. Receives detailed instructions from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee as to performing specific tasks such as, searching historical files for readily available background information such as recent staff or function changes, organizational charts, mission and function statements, and position descriptions. Supports higher level employees in the design of organization and workflow charts, using graphic design software. Assists and supports the day-to-day operation by entering and tracking fiscal data using a variety of automation tools such as Delphi, US Band, Castle, Travel (E2). Uses one or more established automated systems to enter and retrieve factual information, gather data for use in reports, charts or graphs. Assists in maintaining filing systems, supplies, equipment, and publications; help to ensure office handbooks, orders, directives are maintained and kept current, as directed. Contacts are primarily internal to one organizational unit to share basic information and to receive guidance. In some areas, may have limited contacts with external customers. Work is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Features of the Gateways Internship Program Appointment: If selected, your appointment may not exceed a total of 120 days after graduation. Agreement: All participants must sign a written Gateways Internship Agreement with the FAA that clearly identifies expectations of the appointment such as duties, length of appointment, work schedule, training, mentorship etc. Conversion: Although it is not guaranteed, an intern may be converted from the Internship program to a permanent excepted service position without further competition after successful completion of the educational program (awarding of degree), completion of a minimum of 640 hours of career-related work, required training, mentorship, and other requirements in accordance with the intern's participant agreement. Termination: Participation in this program may be terminated at any time. Transcripts: Must be submitted. If you do not submit your transcripts, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be given further consideration. Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the applicant. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for the FV-C, you must be currently enrolled full time or at least half time in an accredited educational institution (college, university, vocational school, trade school, etc.) and show completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. Full or half time enrollment is defined by your educational institution. Degree Requirement: course of study leading to a degree or equivalent. Transcripts must be submitted with your application, or you will not be considered for this position. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Interns will be expected to report onsite to gain hands-on experience and may have minimal remote work assigned. As such, this internship may be a part-time, year-round opportunity while attending school. Information sessions to learn more about Technical Operations and Gateways Internships: Dates via zoom at 6:00 PM : January 6th, 8th, and 10th Zoom Registration Link: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceCsrj4qG1K-UFMzIVQ7ePNV48VhCWI#/registration This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA