Student Trainee (Human Resources) (HCRM) (White Sands Missile Range, NM)

POSITION: Student Trainee (Human Resources) (HCRM) (White Sands Missile Range, NM)

LOCATION: White Sands Missile Range, NM

STARTING SALARY: $35,499 - $45,982 per year

PAY PROGRESSION: 

• GS-03 Salary $35,499-$43,590
• GS-04 Salary $36,209-$45,982

Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819280100

NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake and USAJOBS. Please click “apply externally” to view full announcement details. Please include resume and resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable) when you apply.  U.S. citizenship is required in order to qualify. 

This position is part of the Student Intern Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.

The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months. Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program.

In this role you will:

• As a Student Trainee (Human Resources), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• Assist in utilizing a wide range of human resources practices and policies to provide human resources advisory and technical services to management.
• Perform developmental assignments in several personnel functions.
• Coordinate with organizations to ensure the accuracy of human resources related data.
• Provide prepared general information to customers regarding appropriate action officers for different functions/serviced organizations and job-seeking tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:
Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed at least one year of the program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience.

GS-03 Minimum Qualifications:
Education: To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

GS-04 Minimum Qualifications:
Education: To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2024) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

Transcript: You must 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. If you received Advanced Placement (AP) credits, you MUST also submit either your high school transcripts showing your AP grades or your AP Exam Score from the College Board. You MUST 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. 

Your resume:

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• You must 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 MUST submit your unofficial college transcripts with your application to include transfer courses, credit hours and grades to calculate GPA, along with your graduation date. If you received Advanced Placement (AP) credits, you MUST also submit either your high school transcripts showing your AP grades or your AP Exam Score from the College Board. If you have graduated within the past 30 days and your transcripts have not yet been updated to include your graduation date, or you are graduating by June 2024, you must also include your graduation date, to include both month and year, on your resume, or provide a letter from your college or university with your graduation date. Applicants who fail to provide transcripts AND degree completion information (if degree date is not shown on the transcripts) will be marked as insufficient and will not receive consideration for this position.

Note: If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.