Student Trainee (Human Resources - Staffing)
MSCCN - Minneapolis, MN
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Summary The APHIS Career Experience (ACE) program is a year-round internship and cohort program that prepares students to develop themselves into collaborative and skilled professionals. Career opportunities await outstanding interns who complete the program requirements. Become the next generation of diverse and talented leaders for APHIS This internship will prepare you for a career in the Human Resources-Staffing field. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Participating in developmental and training webinars as part of the ACE Student Cohort Program Designing and presenting group and individual learning projects to supervisors and program/agency leadership Engaging in shadowing and mentoring opportunities with agency leadership and staff Conducting and completing day-to-day responsibilities to prepare for a career in Human Resources Additional duties and responsibilities may be dependent on program or duty station requirements Assists senior specialists in identifying recruitment options and employment flexibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. ELIGIBILITY: Students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below by entry-on-duty date. EDUCATION: GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) of post-high school study or an associate's degree. Students must have completed at least 48 credits by the time the announcement closes on October 16, 2024 and will be required to show proof of 60 completed credits prior to entry-on-duty. An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at an accredited college or university unless determined otherwise by the educational institution. IF SPRING OR FALL 2025 IS YOUR FINAL SEMESTER of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of acceptance to a continuing degree/certificate program. This may be documented by an acceptance letter for future enrollment in a degree/certificate program. If you do not provide proof of continuing education, you will be disqualified from further consideration. Students graduating without further enrollment prior to spring 2026 are not eligible for this position due to the one-year developmental program that accompanies this internship. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement for conversion to a term or permanent position after graduation. Additional Information The APHIS Career Experience (ACE) program is a unique and exciting internship experience, designed to foster and develop interns for permanent positions within the agency after graduation. The program is designed to provide a cohort experience with peers across academic and career tracks and throughout APHIS programs. In addition to technical, on-the-job training and job duties, ACE participants will be part of a formal, one year development program to enhance leadership and professional skills and competencies. The ACE Program follows the regulations and requirements of the Pathways Internship program as determined by the Office of Personnel Management and the United States Department of Agriculture. Promotion Potential: As an ACE intern, you may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the GS-5 while still in your internship if you complete eligibility requirements and if recommended by management. If converted to a permanent position after graduation, you may be placed under a career development plan for further non-competitive promotion opportunities. The required hours are at least 16 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. There will be a one week in-person engagement and development opportunity for selectees from June 23-27 in Riverdale, Maryland. ACE interns with an official duty station outside the local commuting area will have lodging and travel expenses for this trip fully covered. Summer/school year housing and travel expenses for travel to and from the duty station for the internship will not be paid. This Internship confers eligibility for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position in the competitive service contingent upon meeting all applicable Internship Program requirements and the needs of the agency. You will be considered for conversion to a permanent or term position upon the successful completion of your Internship. However, please note that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee the agency will opt for conversion. The target position for this internship is a position in the 201 Human Resources Management job family with a full performance level of at least a GS-9. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entrance on duty. Proof of enrollment or acceptance for the upcoming academic term or semester will also be required. A Pathways Participant Agreement will be required if you are selected for a position. The agreement must be signed by all applicable parties prior to entrance on duty. Student Interns must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of the appointment. Incumbents will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout the internship program. Failure to do so will result in termination of the appointment. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process. The worksite for the internship may not be the worksite for the position offered post-graduation.
Created: 2024-10-11