SALARY RANGE: $63,722.00 to $82,840.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 27, 2015 to Thursday, September 3, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0199-11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Preferred - Up to one year; May be extended; May confer eligibility to convert non-competitively
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens - Students who are enrolled in qualifying academic programs.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
This position is located in the Office of Human Capital & Talent Management, Office of Workforce Planning, Policy and Systems Management, Workforce Planning and Program Division(PPSM/WPP) and supports the Agency’s Strategic Plan requirement for active workforce planning, directs the Agency’s workforce planning program, and provides staff support to the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) for workforce and human capital requirements. The WPP collects and analyzes workforce analytics and is responsible for planning, reviewing, and approving all bureau and independent office reorganizations, providing organizational development support to both Washington and field missions. The Division is responsible for deploying and analyzing employee engagement surveys, analyzing workforce metrics, and providing recommendations to continually improve employee morale and engagement.
Based on education and grade level, the Student Trainee - Intern selected will be responsible for the duties and responsibilities listed below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Analyses 20%
Conducts data analyses of varying complexity, including descriptive analyses, correlations, structural equation modeling (SEM), hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), and social network analyses (SNA). Analyzes nested data is required. Familiarity with various data analyses tools such as SPSS and R is also required. Comfort in analyzing large datasets and delivering comprehensive insights. In addition, familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) and techniques is preferred.
Preparation of Written Materials 20%
Writes reports (e.g., academic papers or technical/applied reports) are required for this position. Candidate most demonstrates a strong capability to summarize and explain research principles and data analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Conducting Research Studies 30%
Supports the Workforce Planning, Policy, and System Management (WPPSM) team in developing and implementing a program to evaluate and enhance employee engagement throughout the agency. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of a leader development program. Analyzes research data to help drive insight and action items for internal clients. Experience and interest in running large projects while maintaining progress against established timelines and quality guidelines. Develops presentation materials and conduct presentation to various stakeholder groups explaining results of research program. Contributes own innovations to established research programs, thereby contributing to the growth and expansion of the WPPSM research agenda.
Preparation of Written Materials 30%
Individually, or as part of a team, researches and writes different types of materials (e.g., papers, reports, presentations) for internal and external use. Assists in the resolution of complex program issues and communicates solutions or answers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENT
US citizens who have been accepted for enrollment, or who are enrolled in a qualifying education institution and carry at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the institution.
The appointment for this USAID Intern position is at the grade level for which the applicant qualifies in accordance with the criteria below:
GRADE - LEVEL OF EDUCATION
GS-11 - Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education.
The Student Trainee will be enrolled in a Ph.D. program and will have completed at least 2 years of education in an accredited program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field with significant evidence of relevant qualifications in research.
The intern will be required to have experience leading research studies and presenting results. Familiarity in the areas of employee engagement, leader development, performance management, advanced statistical analyses and/or selection are preferred
All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
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You can review our benefits at:https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/usaid/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=664&jnum=128466
Interns are eligible for transit subsidy, holiday pay, and annual and sick leave at specified rates; Appointments for more than 12 months are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
OTHER INFORMATION:NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to respond to all of the applicants individually. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Government paid housing is not available.
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Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
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Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/.
Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background investigation. Eligible applicants will be asked to submit forms required for a security clearance and suitability determination. The clearance process considers such factors as: registration for the Selective Service; failure to repay a US government-guaranteed student loan; past problems with credit or bankruptcy; failure to meet tax obligations; unsatisfactory employment records; violations of the law; drug or alcohol abuse; a criminal record; extensive travel; education; residence and/or employment overseas; dual citizenship; foreign contacts; immediate family or relatives who are not citizens of the United States and/or a foreign born spouse; or less than honorable discharge from the armed forces. Investigations, which usually take several months, include current and previous contacts, supervisors, and coworkers. These investigations are conducted by USAID in cooperation with other federal, state, and local agencies.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online or alternative methods, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.
Step 1 - Review the Job Announcement
Before you apply, we suggest you review the entire job announcement. Pay close attention to the Major Duties section and the How You Will Be Evaluated section where you will see the areas upon which your application will be evaluated and a link for previewing online questions.
Step 2 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) -Create or upload a resume in USAJOBS. You may wish to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the online questions and addresses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement. For resume tips, click here.
-Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.
Step 3 - Apply Online
Click the “Apply Online” button on this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the Department of the Treasury’s CareerConnector website to complete the application process.
Step 4 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application
If this is your first time on Treasury’s CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select “Take me to the assessment” and click on the “Next” button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the “Finish” button.
Step 5 - Review and Confirm Your Submission
You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for documents (see Step 6 for details). Once you click “Done,” you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click “Finish” at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.
Step 6 - Submit Documents
You can submit any applicable required or optional documents (see below) by document upload, fax, or e-mail. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit.
Document Upload: You may upload documents in one of two ways:
1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you’ve already loaded on USAJOBS. Or
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in Career Connector if you see them listed on the “Vacancy Documents” screen. Then, click on “Finished” to be returned to USAJOBS.
Fax: Print a fax cover-sheet in Career Connector by following the “Faxing Supporting Documentation” instructions. The fax number will be provided on the cover-sheet.
If you are having difficulty within the Career Connector system and need technical assistance please email the help desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov. The help desk is available to assist you during the hours of 8:00 am- 4:30 pm EST.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Pathways Programs Manager
Phone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 703-310-0822
Email: outreachandmarketing@usaid.gov Agency Information:
United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
20523-0016
US
Fax: 703-310-0822
An automated applicant assessment system is used to determine basic eligibility and qualifications. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. A final job offer is contingent upon satisfactorily passing the background investigation and obtaining the proper security clearance.
