Student Trainee (Contracting), CG-1199-07

This job is open to

• The public
  
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Students
  
  
  

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens who have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis; have an anticipated graduation date AFTER May 1, 2025; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and remain in good academic standing.

Duties

• Responsible for routine, highly repetitive, simplified contract actions in a diversity of areas such as goods and services, IT support, facilities management, human resource requirements, financial support and management services.
• Assists in assembling and preparation of data and information for reports as required under supervisory guidance. Performs a variety of clerical and typing duties in support of the assigned section.
• Gathers data and prepares routine and recurring workload status reports. Keeps supervisor or designee informed of problems encountered and seeks supervisor’s advice on the resolution of unusual or novel situations.
• Assists contracting staff with updating and providing administrative maintenance support of the official electronic contract file.
  
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions .

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Required.

Must provide official transcripts, if selected.

After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the selectees may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program. However, service in the FDIC Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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 qualifications information can be found here .

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 5 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, gathering data and preparing workload status reports.

To qualify for the CG-7 applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Education: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR

Completion of a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement SAA. Click here for Superior Academic Achievement qualification requirements.

OR

Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 5 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, gathering data and preparing workload status reports.

OR

Combination of education and experience: A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that together meet 100% of the qualification requirements for this position (only educational credits earned beyond the bachelor's degree can be used in this calculation).

Education

See 'Qualifications'

Additional information

TELEWORK OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For more information on telework at the FDIC, please reference the available telework options for this position here .

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here .

All selectees must sign an FDIC Pathways Internship Participant Agreement.

The applicants selected will be offered an excepted service appointment without time limitation.

If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.

After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the selectees may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program. However, service in the FDIC Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.

Interns will be offered a salary at the base pay for the grade in which they are qualified and selected: CG-7 - $61,586

• Benefits
  
  
  

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

To find out more, click here .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.