Intern-Student Trainee (Benefits Advisor)

Job Announcement Number:
PW-15-PHIL-EBSA-0016
Location Name:
Silver Spring, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Occupation Code:
0399
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
INTERNSHIP
Opening Date:
Monday, September 21, 2015
Closing Date:
Monday, October 5, 2015
Job Status:
PART TIME
Salary:
$42,215.00 to $55,970.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 07
Who May Apply:
Eligible graduate students or students pursuing a second bachelors degree from qualifying educational institutions . Refer to the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of this announcement for more information.
Job Summary:
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. These are student internship appointment opportunities. Upon completion of requirements for graduation and successful completion of the internship, the appointee may become eligible for non-competitive conversion, at the agency's discretion, to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. -THESE ARE PART TIME POSITIONS -applicants selected will work a flexible schedule between 16-32 hours per pay period. Please only those applicants who are interested in part time scheduling should apply. -Appointees must sign a DOL Pathways Intern Program Participant Agreement. -The entire duration of the internship constitutes a trial period. -Appointees must be a U.S. citizen in order to be eligible for conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service upon completion of the internship. -Appointees must be available to work and able to complete a minimum of 320 work hours while still enrolled as a student in order to be eligible for permanent appointment upon completion of the internship program. The positions are located in the Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) offices in either Philadelphia PA or Silver Spring MD. Those selected to become members of EBSA, will be assigned developmental assignments and receive on the-job-training related to the field of employee benefits designed to complement the students' academic studies. - The Intern positions have promotion potential of GS-11. - Promotion Potential: There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. - The positions are inside of the bargaining unit. - Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement. - Relocation costs will not be paid. ** Please only apply for positions which will be accessible to you if you are selected in order to get to and from work without issue.**
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