Student Trainee (Engineer)
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work Schedule is Full Time - Internships
Opened Wednesday 6/1/2016(5 day(s) ago)
Closes Wednesday 6/22/2016(16 day(s) away)
Salary Range$45,512.00 to $56,015.00 / Per Year
Series & GradeGS-0899-07/07
Who May ApplyStudent/Internship Program Eligibles
Job Announcement NumberWTKC162858941716598PI
The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of the Army.
The Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), an organization within the Institute for Water Resources, is the designated Center of Expertise for the US Army Corps of Engineers in the technical areas of surface and groundwater hydrology, river hydraulics and sediment transport, hydrologic statistics and risk analysis, reservoir system analysis, planning analysis, real-time water control management and a number of other closely associated technical subjects. HEC supports Corps field offices, headquarters, and laboratories by providing technical methods and guidance, water resources models and associated utilities, training and workshops, accomplishing research and development, and performing technical assistance and special projects.
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Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. Â The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.
This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as a Civil Engineer, GS-0810-11. Interns will be assigned to one or more higher graded specialists who will assign tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation, in a real world work environment.
This opportunity follows a standard promotional path: Â
Internship at the GS-07 (typically graduate college students).
After completion of Internship requirements, conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for Civil Engineer positions is at the GS-0810-09 levels. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors.
The entry-level position will have a target full performance level, such as GS-11 or GS-12. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion. Promotions may be considered after a year at each grade level, but are not guaranteed to occur on a specific time schedule.
See eligibility requirements for conversion to a permanent or term position in the "Other Information" section below.
Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program
Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution.
As an intern, you will be assigned to a senior specialist or group of specialists. You will be assigned tasks designed to familiarize you with different aspects of the occupation. Tasks will vary depending on the senior specialist's current workload, but may include the following:
Collects specified design criteria, site data, plans and design sketches from previous studies for preliminary and final designs of hydropower related projects.
Independently prepares routine site layout designs.
Researches necessary data for more complex site layout designs.
From tabulations and computations, prepares curves and other graphical presentations.
Processes data according to established methods and formulas using elementary algebra, geometry, and arithmetic.
Prepares and assembles basic or routine technical documents for hydropower related projects.
Assists in preparing basic and moderately complex contract specifications including scope of technical information required and technical elements.
Analyzes engineering technical requirements for overall adequacy of the project designs, schedules, budget estimates, or other project aspects.
Performs drafting and minor detail design.
Uses various computer software including: computer aided drafting (CAD) systems, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) systems, technical design/evaluation software, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management programs.
Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education
The ideal candidate for this internship is a graduate student enrolled in an engineering program.
To qualify for a Pathways Internship at the GS-07, students must have completed one full academic year of graduate-level study. Â One full academic year is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent one year of full-time study. Â
This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This internship prepares students for conversion to the Civil Engineer occupation. This occupation has specific educational requirements for entry, and applicants for the intern program must show evidence their planned academic program will meet those requirements. Students who graduate without meeting those requirements will not be converted to the target position, and will be separated from federal service. Educational requirements for conversion to the target position are: Â View Assessment Questions
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship at the time of your conversion to permanent employment.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Interns will work full-time during the summer and may work a flexible part-time work schedule during the school year (based on agency needs) while continuing their education.
These are Career Program (CP) 18 positions.
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