Student Intern (Computer Scientist)
You will serve as a Student Intern (Computer Scientist) at the GG-04 or GG-07 grade level receiving on-the-job training in computer science by performing specific and varied work assignments incidental to the function of the organizational segment to which assigned.
Interested individuals must apply for these positions through USAJobs. DO NOT apply for these internships through Handshake.
Duties
- You will assist in developing criteria for improving computer devices.
- You will develop portions of problem-oriented languages and their translating/operating systems.
- You will participate in development of advanced concepts of automation and information processing, display, control and transfer.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
- This position may require a polygraph examination.
- Must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in school.
- Students must possess a 2.5 GPA or higher by December 30, 2024.
Eligibility
Must be enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in a bachelor's degree (or more advanced degree) program with a major in Computer Science OR working towards a related degree that includes 30 semester hours in a combination of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science from an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution. NOTE: At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must include any combination of Statistics and Mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus.
To be eligible for the GG-04, you must meet the following required education level: Completion of 1 academic year (30 credits) of post-high school study working towards a bachelor's degree (or more advanced degree) program with a major in Computer Science OR working towards a related degree that includes 30 semester hours in a combination of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science from an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution. NOTE: At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must include any combination of Statistics and Mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus.
To be eligible for the GG-07, you must meet the following required education level: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree (or more advanced degree) program with a major in Computer Science OR working towards a related degree that includes 30 semester hours in a combination of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science from an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution. NOTE: At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must include any combination of Statistics and Mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus.
All educational requirements for this position must be met by December 30, 2024.
Education
1) A high school whose curriculum has been approved by a State or local governing body, or a home-school curriculum that has been approved by such body or state.
AND
2) Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Education:
- (i) A 2-year or 4-year college or university
- (ii) A graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school)
- (iii) A home-school curriculum
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements, if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying. For further information, please visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by December 30, 2024. However, agencies are required to verify that the education has been completed successfully before any applicant can be appointed (report to work); therefore, your selection or start date may be impacted by proof and completion of all position requirements.
Students will typically work a full-time schedule (40 hours per week) and will have to commit to working a 160-320 hours during the summer months.
You may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions outlined in the qualifications section of this announcement.
Appointment may be extended for 1 year if student maintains enrollment.
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.