KEY REQUIREMENTS



• Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree seeking, accredited program
• Background investigation will be conducted.

In the STARS program, you will gain first-hand experience in the federal government by providing clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources Division and other offices throughout FERC.  Typical assignments for our STARS include:

• providing administrative support to our program offices
• producing a variety of documents and routine correspondence
• providing assistant services in all aspects of office management
• completing special projects

To be eligible for internship positions:

• You must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited educational institution (High school, technical or vocational program, two or four year college or university, graduate or professional school).
• You must be taking at least half-time course work leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.
• You must have completed at least 2 years (60 credit hours) of post-high school study or associates degree.
• You must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume, responses to the questionnaire and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line assessment.

Your responses to the on-line assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the 'Best Qualified', 'Well Qualified', or 'Qualified' Category.

We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements. Your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.

The Occupational Questions are used to evaluate your relevant educational and work experience. The questions are related to competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities including customer service, communication, teamwork and technical competence.

We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair, and values diversity.  Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs. Our benefits package includes challenging work, competitive salaries and flexible scheduling.

Based on your schedule and hours worked you may be eligible for up to ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 days of vacation time each year.

A transit subsidy that defrays or eliminates your commuting costs.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs by clicking here.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Veterans Preference--If you are entitled to veterans preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming in your application, check the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire,. and submit the following required documents:

> Copy of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); office statement of service from your command if still on active duty, or other official documentation that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

> If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a disabled veteran, the spouse or natural mother of a disabled veteran, you must submit a signed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required documents indicated on the reverse side of the SF-15 supporting your claim.

You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Please click on the following link for detailed instructions on how to apply: How To Apply
Tips for Applying For example, if the specialized experience requires presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
-Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and required specialized experience listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
-Submit all requested documentation; e.g. transcripts, cover letter, etc.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

• Resume
• Copy of most recent transcripts indicating credit hours earned. (Unofficial copy is sufficient for initial screening).

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.  

10 point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.  An SF-15 may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.  For more information on veterans' preference, click here.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status."  We also recommend you opt to receive status change emails through USAJOBS by logging into "Notification Settings."

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.  Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.