This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/805153800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
These positions are part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD). As a student trainee in AQD's internship program, ASPIRE, you will receive experimental immersion and hands-on training in key foundational acquisition concepts from dedicated, acquisition professionals. Please refer to the Duties and Additional Information section for more information on the ASPIRE internship program.
Learn more about this agency08/16/2024 to 09/20/2024
$35,373 - $45,982 per year
Most starting salaries will be $35,373 per year.
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Internships
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805153800
Acquire training and knowledge in key business acumen areas related to the acquisition career field, such as customer service and project management.
Learn about the various regulations, policies, and statutes that govern the different phases in the acquisition-life cycle.
Gain exposure to acquisition, business, and financial systems that support.
ASPIRE Program Information:
The Interior Business Center is looking for current college students interested in learning about federal government acquisitions to participate in a paid, hands-on, immersive student intern program called ASPIRE. As an ASPIRE intern, you will join a cohort of other interns, gaining exposure to a community of acquisition professionals, who share a passion for serving the federal government and teaching others key acquisition concepts. The ASPIRE program will provide interns a solid foundation to serve as future acquisition professionals. The ASPIRE program is comprised of three phases: Cornerstone, Keystone, and Capstone. The requirements and specifics for each phase are as follows:
2. Keystone
a. After completing the Cornerstone phase, interns will return to school. During this phase, interns have the option to work a flexible, part-time work (up to 20 hours per week) while in school in a remote capacity.
3. Capstone
a. Upon completion of the academic year, interns return again to Winter Park, FL vicinity to finish the final phase of the ASPIRE program.
b. Interns will work full-time, on site on a set schedule.
c. Paid housing may be available during this phase.
Upon completion of the Capstone phase, interns may be converted to a full-time, permanent position to work from the Winter Park, FL vicinity.
NOTE: Upon completion of the Capstone phase, paid housing will no longer be available.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. All documentation needs to be legible. If selected, you will need to provide official transcripts.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or pre-accredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet educational requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
These positions are located in the Winter Park, Florida vicinity. In order to be eligible to receive consideration for this position, you must be able to report to the duty station location listed in this vacancy announcement if selected and be available to work the schedule listed.
As a Student Trainee (Contracting) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring developmental assignments to acquire knowledge and an understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of acquisitions.
Recruitment Incentive:
If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment incentive with a service agreement. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:
Appointees must sign a Participant Agreement that sets forth the expectations for the Pathways Program.
The duration of an excepted service appointment in the Pathways Program is a trial period.
Must maintain half-time enrollment status and 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Work Schedule:
Below are the work schedule requirements for each phase of the ASPIRE program:
Cornerstone (Summer 2025)
a. On site, full-time work, in Winter Park, FL vicinity
b. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal Holidays)
Keystone (Academic 2025-2026 Year)
a. Optional, part-time work (up to 20 hours per week), in a remote capacity
b. Must have an approved remote agreement on file to work remotely
Capstone (Summer 2026)
a. On site, full-time work, in Winter Park, FL vicinity
b. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal Holidays)
Miscellaneous:
This position has been designated as hard to fill. If you were referred by an IBC employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under the IBC Referral Program. A qualified referring employee must submit the Candidate Referral Form to the HROD point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement prior to the issuance of a competitive selection certificate.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
Promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Eligible and qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager in unranked order by preference status: (1) Preference eligible veterans having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more (CPS and CP); (2) Other preference eligibles (XP); (3) Applicants eligible for 5-point veteran's preference (TP); and those (4) Applicants not eligible for veteran's preference (NV).
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume: You MUST submit a resume that includes your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment in a month/year (e.g, mm/yy) format and duties performed under each period of employment. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
Transcript(s): You MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s). If selected for this position, you will be required to furnish an ORIGINAL transcript prior to being appointed.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/805153800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
The Department of Interior's (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) is currently seeking bright and highly-motivated students for the Pathways Internship Program. The purpose of the Pathways Career Internship Program is to provide students with exposure to public service, enhance their educational experience, and provide financial support to encourage and support their educational goals. The Internship Program is structured to give students the opportunity to work in positions related to their academic/career goals. This opportunity is intended for (but not limited to) students who are pursuing a degree path, courses, or have the career goal of employment in the field of acquisitions. An agency may noncompetitively appoint you to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service within 120 days after satisfactory completion of your educational program and satisfactory completion of at least 640 hours of career-related work experience.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads