Department of Transportation
Student Trainee (Human Resources Specialist)
Department of Transportation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) works within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud, and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations.
GS-07 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, which includes performing a variety of administrative assignments; providing basic administrative information to customers/applicants; providing Human Resources information of routine nature; managing a single program in accordance with administrative regulations; or providing administrative assistance to a work group of specialists. Making decisions on appropriate actions from various choices among easily recognizable situations; recognizing different processes required to assist customers, specialists, and acting accordingly; and using judgment in selecting the appropriate guidelines following established personnel practices and rules. Guidelines may include regulations, local policies and procedures, and/or operating manuals.
OR Education:
One full year of graduate-level education (18 credits) in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resources, Business, Org/Ind. Psychology, and Organizational Communications.
OR Superior Academic Achievement:
You possess a
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
that is qualifying for this position that meets the criteria for eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision through one of the following methods. No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.
TO CLAIM SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (S.A.A):
YOU
MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE . THE DEGREE
MUST BE CONFERRED . YOU CANNOT CLAIM S.A.A WHILE STILL PURSUING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE UNLESS YOU HAVE OBTAINED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE ALREADY. THEREFORE, TO CLAIM S.A.A AND ALSO BE A PATHWAYS ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER CONFERRED
AND
PURSUING A POST-GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OR ANOTHER DEGREE SUCH AS AN ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S OR DOCTORATE.
* 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
* 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
(Grade-point averages will be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.)
* Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application).
* National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application).
OR Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Your application will be assessed on the following competencies:
Human Resources:
Basic knowledge of human resources development and employee training programs.
Customer Service:
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Writing:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Please click the link for more information on Pathways educational qualifications:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.
IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED.
IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
GS-07 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, which includes performing a variety of administrative assignments; providing basic administrative information to customers/applicants; providing Human Resources information of routine nature; managing a single program in accordance with administrative regulations; or providing administrative assistance to a work group of specialists. Making decisions on appropriate actions from various choices among easily recognizable situations; recognizing different processes required to assist customers, specialists, and acting accordingly; and using judgment in selecting the appropriate guidelines following established personnel practices and rules. Guidelines may include regulations, local policies and procedures, and/or operating manuals.
OR Education:
One full year of graduate-level education (18 credits) in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resources, Business, Org/Ind. Psychology, and Organizational Communications.
OR Superior Academic Achievement:
You possess a
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
that is qualifying for this position that meets the criteria for eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision through one of the following methods. No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.
TO CLAIM SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (S.A.A):
YOU
MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE . THE DEGREE
MUST BE CONFERRED . YOU CANNOT CLAIM S.A.A WHILE STILL PURSUING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE UNLESS YOU HAVE OBTAINED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE ALREADY. THEREFORE, TO CLAIM S.A.A AND ALSO BE A PATHWAYS ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER CONFERRED
AND
PURSUING A POST-GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OR ANOTHER DEGREE SUCH AS AN ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S OR DOCTORATE.
* 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
* 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
(Grade-point averages will be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.)
* Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application).
* National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application).
OR Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Your application will be assessed on the following competencies:
Human Resources:
Basic knowledge of human resources development and employee training programs.
Customer Service:
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Writing:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Please click the link for more information on Pathways educational qualifications:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.
IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED.
IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
#J-18808-Ljbffr