The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to advertise an agency-wide vacancy announcement for the student internship positions on USAJOBS next week, November 18th. As we understand it, the application period will be very short (5 days) closing on Friday, November 22, 2013. As such, it will be imperative that students be prepared to react quickly and get their application submitted before the deadline. Attached is a preliminary list of the intern positions that will be announced next week.
Students should begin:
· Checking USAJOBS on November 18, 2013 for the announcement of available Internships within the US Forest Service.
· Recognize that “NTE Intern” (Not to Exceed) are considered temporary appointments and is equivalent to the former Student Temporary Employment Program.“Indefinite Intern” is equivalent to the former Student Career Experience Program; offering indefinite appointments during their period of eligibility under the Internship Program. Although indefinite, noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is not guaranteed.
· Ensure all their application documents are already uploaded in USAJOBS (resume, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, and all other supporting documentation). Click on the following link for more resume building guidance http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/
· Pay particular attention to the category job series. For example, posting for all natural resources & biological services may be grouped in to a “499” series as opposed to breaking it out by major (i.e. wildlife sci., range mgt, botany, etc.)
· Need to apply for positions that match their academic and career goals and choose what duty locations they’re willing to accept. Note: there are over 700 work locations across the nation. Again, students should be encouraged to be mobile, which will help increase their internship opportunities.
· Attached are some Pathways documents that are helpful in understanding the program and the application process.
Student are welcome to contact me should they have any questions in regards to submitting their application to USAJOBS.
Best Regards,
Julio
Julio C. Puentes
Regional Director - Illinois/Midwest
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program
773.442.4235 (P)
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FALL 2013 Pathways Intern NTE
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R/S/A
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Duty Location
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Series
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Grade
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Student Trainee-Position Title
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R6
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Everett, WA
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199
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4
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Student Trainee (Archeology), GS-0199-04
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WO
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San Bernardino, CA
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399
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2
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Student Trainee (Admin Support)
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WO
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Missoula, MT
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399
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4
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Student Trainee(Computers)
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R3
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Phoenix, AZ
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399
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2
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Student Trainee (Admin Support)
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R2
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Golden, CO
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R3
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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RQ
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Rio Peidras, RQ
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R3
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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CIO
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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3
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R5
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Willows, CA
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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5
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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HRM
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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2
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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R2
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Laramie, WY
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399
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3
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Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
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HRM
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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3
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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HRM
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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HRM
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Albuquerque, NM
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399
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5
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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R2
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Laramie, WY
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399
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3
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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5
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Computer)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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4
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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399
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5
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Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
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R5
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Stonyford, CA
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Rec)
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R6
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Bend, OR
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499
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3
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Student Trainee (Forestry)
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Research
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Durham, NH
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Nat Res)
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R3
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Phoenix, AZ
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Nat Res)
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R3
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Phoenix, AZ
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Natural Resources Management),
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R2
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Golden, CO
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Biological Sciences)
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R2
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Golden, CO
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
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R8
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Potts Camp, MS
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
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R8
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Ackerman, MS
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
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R8
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Ackerman, MS
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
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R8
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Boyce, LA
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499
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3
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Student Trainee (Wildlife)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Bio Sciences)
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WO
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San Dimas, CA
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499
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4
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Student Trainee (Natural Resources Management)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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499
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3
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Student Trainee (Forestry)
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WO
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Albuquerque, NM
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599
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4
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Student Trainee (Acct)
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Research
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Portland, OR
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599
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4
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Student Trainee (Acct)
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WO
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Missoula, MT
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899
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4
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Student Trainee (Engineering)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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899
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3
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Student Trainee (Engineering)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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899
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4
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Student Trainee (Engineering)
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Research
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Madison, WI
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899
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5
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Student Trainee (Civil Engineering)
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Research
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Madison, WI
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899
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7
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Student Trainee (General Engineering)
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R10
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Juneau, AK
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899
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3
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Student Trainee (Engineering & Architecture)
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WO
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San Bernardino, CA
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1099
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3
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Student Trainee (Info/Arts)
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WO
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Missoula, MT
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1099
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3
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Student Trainee (Info/Arts)
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R3
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Santa Fe, NM
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1099
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4
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Student Trainee (Information/Arts)
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R2
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Golden, CO
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1099
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4
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Student Trainee (Information/Arts),
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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1099
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3
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Student Trainee (Information & Arts)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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1099
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5
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Student Trainee (Information & Arts)
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R3
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Albuquerque, NM
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1399
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4
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Student Trainee (Cartography)
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R5
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McClellan AFB, CA
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1399
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4
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Student Trainee (Cartographic Technician)
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Research
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Madison, WI
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1399
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4
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Student Trainee (Physical Science)
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R5
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Bishop, CA
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1399
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7
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Student Trainee (Hydrology)
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R5
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Clovis, CA
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1399
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5
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Student Trainee (Hydrology)
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FALL 2013 Pathways Intern Indefinite
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R/S/A
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Duty Location
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Student Series
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Student Trainee Position Title
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R3
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Mimbres, NM
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399
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Administrative Support
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WO
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Missoula, MT
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399
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Program Analyst
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WO
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Arlington, VA
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399
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Administrative Support
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R6
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Pendleton, OR
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499
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Soil Scientist
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R6
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Sisters, OR
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499
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Natural Resource Specialist
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R3
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Albuquerque, NM
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499
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Natural Resource Specialist
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NA
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Morgantown, WV
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499
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Biological Science Technician
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R3
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Albuquerque, NM
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499
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Natural Resource Specialist
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R6
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Chiloquin, OR
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499
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Natural Resource Specialist
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Research
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Madison, WI
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899
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Civil Engineer
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R5
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Eureka, CA
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899
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Civil Engineer
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WO
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Boise, ID
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899
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Electronics Technician
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R5
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San Bernadino, CA
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899
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Environmental Engineer
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R3
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Springerville, AZ
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899
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Civil Engineer
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R2
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Delta, CO
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899
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Civil Engineer
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R5
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Eureka, CA
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1099
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Writer/Editor
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R4
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Ogden, UT
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1199
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Realty Specialist
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R2
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Laramie, WY
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1199
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Resource Specialist
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Background
The
Pathways Program provides
paths to Federal careers for students and recent graduates. The Pathways programs consist of the
Internship Program, the Recent Graduate Program and the Presidential Management
Fellows Program. (See https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads )
·
The Internship Program is designed to provide students with
opportunities to explore Federal careers while still in school. Students may be hired on a temporary basis
for up to one year (NTE Intern) or for an indefinite period (Indefinite
Intern).
·
The Recent Graduates Program is available to individuals who have
completed qualifying degree or certificate programs in the previous two
years. Qualified veterans may have an
extended application period due to military service.
·
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is for individuals who have completed
an advanced degree within the past two years.
What you need to know
·
In spring and fall
of 2013, the Forest Service will advertise an agency wide Pathways job
announcement for Internship opportunities, using the USAJobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/
·
The application
period will be brief, so we recommend that you prepare your application
materials in advance (see below).
·
You will need to
complete an application for those positions that match your academic or career
goals the specific locations you are willing to work at.
·
Orientation,
mentoring, and training plans are requirements of the programs.
·
You will need to attach
the following documents as part of your application:
–
Cover letter
( optional)
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Resume
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Proof of enrollment or
acceptance of enrollment
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Transcripts (unofficial
copy is acceptable if all required information is included)
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If claiming
Veterans’ Preference – forms DD-214 and SF-15 (if applicable)
NOTE: More details
on the required information for all of these attachments to your applications
are provide at the end of this Fact Sheet.
You should completely review the vacancy announcement to verify that all
requirements are met and carefully review your application before final
submission
What can you do in advance to prepare?
·
Get familiar with
USAJobs. See “How to Apply for a Job on USAJobs” at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/USAJOBS_Instructions.pdf
·
Use the USAJobs
tool to create a profile and resume
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Post all relevant
documents to your USAJob account, i.e. resume, current transcripts, letters of
recommendations, and veterans preference documentation
·
Sign-up for
e-mail notifications for Forest Service job postings using the “save search”
function in your USAJobs profile.
·
We will use the
Twitter hashtag : #FSstudentjobs to provide periodic updates on our up-coming
and current Pathways announcements.
·
Go to the Forest
Service website get information about work sites at: http://www.fs.fed.us/maps/products/guide-national-forests09.pdf
·
You can learn
more about how to apply for Pathways opportunities on USAJobs through an Office
of Personnel Management video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQzXYVqBmZg&feature=youtu.be
Note: The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) application
process is managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and most of the
information above does not apply to the PMF program. OPM posts PMF opportunities, once a year,
usually in the fall. Find Information about this process at: www.pmf.gov .
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Potential Occupations for the National Pathways Postings (announcements will be for specific occupations and have
qualification information)
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Social Science, Psychology, & Welfare
Group Student Trainee
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0199
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Human Resources Management Group Student
Trainee
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0299
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General Administration, Clerical, and Office
Services Group Student Trainee
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0399
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Natural Resources and Biological Sciences
Group Student Trainee
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0499
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Accounting and Budget Group Student Trainee
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0599
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Engineering and Architecture Group Student
Trainee
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0899
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Information, Communications, and Arts Group
Student Trainee
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1099
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Business, Contracting, Procurement, and
Industry Group Student Trainee
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1199
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Physical Sciences Group Student Trainee
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1399
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Education Group Student Trainee
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1799
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Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement,
& Compliance Group Student Trainee
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1899
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Information Technology Group Student Trainee
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2299
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Information
on Required Documents
–
Cover letter
- optional (one-page maximum)
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Resume that
includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are
applying; 2) personal contact information; 3) education which includes degree,
coursework and GPA; 4) work/volunteer experience including the work
schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title,
series and grade, if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address
for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for
reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
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Proof of enrollment or
acceptance of enrollment: In the form of official letters, records or
transcripts issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or
university. The documentation provided
must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar’s
office).
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Transcripts: An
unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an
official college transcript will be required. Transcripts MUST include
the student's full name, name of the school, current GPA/academic standing,
past and current coursework, and degree program. If your school's
unofficial transcripts or documentation does not provide all necessary
information listed above, you should include additional academic
documentation that meets the requirements.
–
Acceptance
Letter: Students who have graduated or are expected to graduate during the fall
term must also include an official acceptance letter along with their transcripts
to verify they are continuing their education.
–
If claiming
Veterans’ Preference, include DD-214 (MEMBER 4 COPY). Veterans claiming 10 point preference must
also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current
Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or
release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120
days.
NOTE: You should completely review the vacancy announcement to
verify that all requirements are met and carefully review your application
before final submission
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