Student Trainee Social Science

We're Looking for a skilled Student Trainee Social Science in the Office Of The Secretary Of Health And Human Servic based in Austin, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualifications:GS11: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 level in the Federal service performing (1) of the (2) duties listed below: Analyzing program operations and/or procedures to identify the needs of a health and human services programs or Preparing policy materials to provide basic recommendations for improving operational methods. OR have successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in behavioral or social science. NOTE(s): Gradepoint averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. Copies of unofficial transcripts/proof of enrollment must be provided at the time of application to support your educational claims. If selected OFFICIAL transcripts/proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to establishing a start date. 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 community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a parttime basis you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS Interns can be noncompetitively converted to a permanent or term position within HHS upon successful completion of Pathways Program requirements. However noncompetitive conversion or placement in not guaranteed which is based on various factors such as budget organizational needs student performance education etc. Eligibility for conversion to competitive service: Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program Complete the degree in an accredited college or university Meet OPMs qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted Meet agencyspecific requirements as specified in the Participants Agreement and Perform the job successfully as documented through performance evaluations an/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP). All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria see www.ed.gov/. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employees position is creditable however when documented by satisfactory evidence such as a signed memorandum from the employees supervisor or an SF50 or SF52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or if part time the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employees official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. OPM Qualification General Policies Websitewww.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationpolicies/urlapp NOTE: During the COVID19 pandemic you may be authorized to telework remotely. The Federal government will begin a phased transition to normal operations in line with the national guidelines to Open Up America Again. HHS will make operating decisions based on State or locality of duty stations and other factors. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.