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You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Student Trainee (Information Technology/APPSW) This position is being filled under the for Post-Secondary Intern Hiring Authority. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) invites students to apply to our Intern positions. The ideal candidates are seeking a bachelor or graduate degree and demonstrate innovation and self-initiative. This is a temporary or Term - flexible part-time/full time Intern position. Duties What You May Be Doing: Participate in the design, development, testing, and implementation of new or modified applications software. This subject matter specialty will enhance your familiarity with or understanding of: Source Control methodologies with Git based technologies Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Pipelines and tooling Experience with REST APIs Prototyping simple and intermediate complexity applications, algorithms, scripts, and interfaces The Skills to be Successful as a Student Trainee: You work smart (not just hard), and know how to drive projects, meet deadlines, and get things done. You have a bias for action and are proactive. You don't sweat the small stuff, but also understand the importance of paying close attention to detail and being very precise. You are flexible, creative, curious, and a willing to take initiative. You are a quick and flexible learner: open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited by dynamic change. You inspire trust, forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners. You have high standards, integrity, and ethics. What We're Looking For: Currently enrolled in an educational institution A solid team player who's also an independent thinker Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask A robust analytical skill set Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking the impossible Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products Attentive to team needs as demonstrated by rapid and high-quality responsiveness to requests Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of the team Excellent oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact Keen attention to detail Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently, with a sense of urgency and ownership Demonstrated success at maintaining high personal work standards Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact Strong presentation skills to audiences comprised of all levels of leadership Highly motivated, self-starter able to work autonomously and drive the work they own forward effectively Requirements/Conditions of Employment Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Age: You must be at least 16 years of age Background Investigation: Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. Graduation Status: Applicants that graduate prior to May 2025 will not be considered for this position unless you have been accepted into a follow-on degree or certificate program. Trial/Probationary Period: Selectee may have to complete a trial/probationary. This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. Qualifications 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 study. An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. To meet the Post-Secondary Intern Eligibility requirements, you must be currently enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. All education must be obtained at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by OPM accordingly. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Additional information Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: Post-Secondary Interns may be converted, without a break in service, to a career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Interns must: Complete at least 640 hours of continuous employment Complete their degree or certificate requirements Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted Meet time-in-grade requirements for which the intern will be converted Perform their job successfully Temporary appointments do not have promotion eligibility as an intern. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of the District of Columbia

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