Student Trainee (Program Analysis): Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) - Department of State - Agency Wide

Summary This vacancy announcement will be open from October 21, 2024 to October 25, 2024 or when 50 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Responsibilities Student Trainee (Program Analysis) INR/OPN GS-07, GS-09 Duties: INR’s Office of Opinion Research: This position is located in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Opinion Research (INR/OPN). The Office of Opinion Research supports U.S. diplomacy by providing the Secretary of State, the White House, and policymakers across the government with timely, insightful analyses of foreign public opinion. INR/OPN’s regional and methodological experts commission public opinion surveys and focus groups around the world. We are uniquely positioned to assess the impact of public opinion on the policies and actions of foreign leaders, as well as identify opportunities and obstacles for U.S. public diplomacy and strategic communication. The incumbent will be an Administrative Officer Intern working under the direction of the Office Director and Deputy Office Director. Major Duties and Responsibilities: At the undergraduate (GS-07) level, responsibilities include: Assisting OPN Administrative Officers in handling time and attendance, travel, training, and payments Coordinating with INR/EX on space management, furniture, and office maintenance Escorting visitors and maintenance personnel and maintaining office visitor logs and security check sheets Maintaining and updating staff listings and office organizational chart Assisting Administrative Officers in monitoring and ordering office supplies At the graduate (GS-09) level, responsibilities include: Working with OPN’s Administrative Officers to learn policies, procedures, and software to handle time and attendance, travel, training, and payments Assisting with onboarding of new analysts Learning skills to serve as a back-up for office budgeting, requisitions, and credit card purchases Coordinating with INR/TIO, INR/EX, and Facilities Maintenance Services on scheduling of repairs, maintenance, and installation of furniture Maintaining and updating INR/OPN’s Open Net SharePoint site Preferred Qualifications: *Experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) *Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills *Attention to detail Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-07: Completion of 1 full academic year (18 credits) of graduate-level education OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree; AND be currently accepted to/enrolled in a qualifying degree or certificate program. GS-09: Completion of 2 full academic years (36 credits) of graduate level education, OR a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree; AND be currently accepted to/enrolled in a qualifying degree or certificate program. YOU MUST ATTACH: 1. Transcripts that clearly show total credits, GPA, and degree(s). 2. Valid Proof of Enrollment (POE) actively showing you are currently enrolled in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 Semester. Education An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for the purposes of this Program. The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or half-time basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. Internship appointments under the Internship Experience Program (IEP) are non-temporary and can last the duration of the student's academic program. This will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Conversions to the competitive service are not guaranteed. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. All applicants must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment; Degree does not have to be related to the position/series; however to be eligible, candidate must meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which the Intern may be converted. Certificate Requirements: Undergraduate certificates must contain a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Graduate certificates must contain a minimum of 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. The Department of State no longer accepts certificates that are credited with Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Student means an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program. Additional Information Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) appointments are made on a non-temporary basis. Further information on Conversion to the Competitive Service can be found by clicking here REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or oaa@state.gov. 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