Student Trainee (Civil Engineering)
The Student Trainee (Civil Engineering) Pathways Intern will:
Assist with the inspection of highway construction projects with Division Transportation Engineers to see if the quality and progress of the work complies with the contract and State specifications, and to assist the State project engineer with design and construction problems. Assist the Division Engineer in writing engineering reports, describing the quantity and quality of the work observed and proposes appropriate recommendations to the engineer. Assist with performing program reviews and document findings in a wide variety of disciplines (engineering, planning, environment, etc.) working with the division office specialists. The reviews will be focused on identifying and eliminating significant statewide program deficiencies. Track data and maintain databases of varied Federal-aid performance data and draft reports as requested. Participate in initiatives/activities as required by the Division Performance Plan to implement programs, products, processes, or technologies that contribute to the achievement of the agency's National Strategic Goals. The ideal candidate will be a student local to either Ames (IA) or Madison (WI), which provides the opportunity for simultaneously working and taking classes that support the development of the intern. This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. GS-3 Completion of one academic year of post-high school study. GS-4 Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. GS-5 Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or four academic years of pre-professional studyGS-7 Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook; OR five academic years of pre-professional study.Superior Academic Achievement- In the upper one-third of graduating class; OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on official transcript, or based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on average of required courses completed in major or required courses in major completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - click here. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For the definition of a qualifying educational institution, please use the following link:
click here Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the definition of a Student, click here for additional information:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assist with the inspection of highway construction projects with Division Transportation Engineers to see if the quality and progress of the work complies with the contract and State specifications, and to assist the State project engineer with design and construction problems. Assist the Division Engineer in writing engineering reports, describing the quantity and quality of the work observed and proposes appropriate recommendations to the engineer. Assist with performing program reviews and document findings in a wide variety of disciplines (engineering, planning, environment, etc.) working with the division office specialists. The reviews will be focused on identifying and eliminating significant statewide program deficiencies. Track data and maintain databases of varied Federal-aid performance data and draft reports as requested. Participate in initiatives/activities as required by the Division Performance Plan to implement programs, products, processes, or technologies that contribute to the achievement of the agency's National Strategic Goals. The ideal candidate will be a student local to either Ames (IA) or Madison (WI), which provides the opportunity for simultaneously working and taking classes that support the development of the intern. This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. GS-3 Completion of one academic year of post-high school study. GS-4 Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. GS-5 Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or four academic years of pre-professional studyGS-7 Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook; OR five academic years of pre-professional study.Superior Academic Achievement- In the upper one-third of graduating class; OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on official transcript, or based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on average of required courses completed in major or required courses in major completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - click here. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For the definition of a qualifying educational institution, please use the following link:
click here Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the definition of a Student, click here for additional information:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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0899 Engineering And Architecture Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$27,800 to $43,251 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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