Student Trainee (Computer Scientist)

DutiesApplies statistical techniques and methods in performing project-related activities.Assists in writing procedural instructions.Assists in the preparation of documentation on procedures and problems encountered.Makes preliminary recommendations.RequirementsApplicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.You must be a U.S. Citizen.You must successfully complete a background investigation.This position is in the excepted service.You must sign a Pathways Agreement.This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first (250) applicants are received or on September 30, 2024, whichever comes first.If a degree has been obtained, please include a letter of acceptance into another degree or certificate program to show proof of eligibility.Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.This position may be eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).QualificationsThis position will be filled under the Pathways Internship Program. This Program allows students to gain paid work experience while pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate at a qualifying institution. Under the Pathways Program, students who successfully complete all work, study, qualifications, and other eligibility requirements may be offered a permanent position with our agency upon graduation or completion of a qualifying certificate.At the Agency's discretion, students hired under the Pathways Program may be non-competitively converted to a term, career, or career-conditional appointment with a possible Full Performance Level (FPL) of GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 (FPL varies based on hiring department).Basic Positive Education Requirement For Job SeriesDegree: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.ORCombination of education and experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.Minimum Education RequirementsFor GS-5 Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.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.EducationYou

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submit a copy of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. Further, if you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a supporting transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected, official transcripts are required.You

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Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts With Your Application To Include Transfer Courses, Credit Hours And Grades To Calculate GPA. Applicants Who Fail To Provide Transcripts Will Be Marked As Insufficient And Will Not Receive Consideration For This Position.Additional InformationIf hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office. At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor.The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.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.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.

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