Student Trainee (Transportation Specialist)
This is a developmental position in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The student trainee will develop knowledge and skills in the performance of a variety of transportation specialist functions. The incumbent will assist senior transportation specialists in performing a variety of tasks in one or more of the core transportation functions. The Student Trainee (Transportation Specialist) Pathways Intern will:
Assist higher-graded specialists in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics. Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and similar situations. Receives on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop knowledge and skills in transportation management duties. Perform assigned duties in accordance with established regulations and procedures. Works closely with supervisor and higher graded employees in supporting customers' requirements for intermodal transportation and distribution services. Uses standardized transportation regulations, procedures, and operations to review movement requests for accuracy and completeness. Discrepancies will be referred to higher graded employees or the supervisor. Provides basic advice and assistance to customers and providers within established guidelines set by supervisor. Use of multiple automated transportation systems to assist other employees in the planning, coordination and management of customer's movement requirements. Uses automated transportation systems to check and verify data as requested. Assists in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics. Tracks data and maintains databases of varied Federal-aid performance data and drafts reports as requested. Participates in initiatives/activities as required by the Division Performance Plan to implement programs, products, processes, or technologies that contribute to the achievement of the agency's National Strategic Goals. This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. GS-4 Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. GS-5 Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or four academic years of pre-professional studyGS-7 Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook; OR five academic years of pre-professional study.Superior Academic Achievement - In the upper one-third of graduating class; OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on official transcript, or based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on average of required courses completed in major or required courses in major completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. GS-9 Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - click here. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For the definition of a qualifying educational institution, please use the following link:
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Applicants must meet the definition of a Student, click here for additional information:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assist higher-graded specialists in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics. Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and similar situations. Receives on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop knowledge and skills in transportation management duties. Perform assigned duties in accordance with established regulations and procedures. Works closely with supervisor and higher graded employees in supporting customers' requirements for intermodal transportation and distribution services. Uses standardized transportation regulations, procedures, and operations to review movement requests for accuracy and completeness. Discrepancies will be referred to higher graded employees or the supervisor. Provides basic advice and assistance to customers and providers within established guidelines set by supervisor. Use of multiple automated transportation systems to assist other employees in the planning, coordination and management of customer's movement requirements. Uses automated transportation systems to check and verify data as requested. Assists in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics. Tracks data and maintains databases of varied Federal-aid performance data and drafts reports as requested. Participates in initiatives/activities as required by the Division Performance Plan to implement programs, products, processes, or technologies that contribute to the achievement of the agency's National Strategic Goals. This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. GS-4 Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. GS-5 Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or four academic years of pre-professional studyGS-7 Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook; OR five academic years of pre-professional study.Superior Academic Achievement - In the upper one-third of graduating class; OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on official transcript, or based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on average of required courses completed in major or required courses in major completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. GS-9 Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - click here. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For the definition of a qualifying educational institution, please use the following link:
click here Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the definition of a Student, click here for additional information:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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2199 Transportation Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$31,544 to $69,518 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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