USACE-Rock Island District (Intership/Coop)
WHO: Representatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, will be at the Fall Career Fair.
WHAT: Career Fair WHEN: September and October 2019
WHERE: Colleges and Universities within the Rock Island District area of responsibility.
WHY: Recruitment of veterans, students, recent graduates (within 2 years post-college graduation or within 9 months of graduation), and/or full performance level employees, including using direct hire authority for multiple disciplines and grade levels, from GS-03 to GS-13 positions. Depending on GS position/location selected for, promotion potential maybe to the GS-03, 04, 05, 07, GS-9, 11, 12, or 13 level.
PAY RANGE: $27,221 to $116,130; pay will be based on such factors as your qualifications, education, experience, training, duty location, and availability of funds. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
JOBS FOR HIRE: We are looking for individuals interested in the following positions:
Position Title
Series
Student Trainee (Admin)
0399
Student Trainee (Engineering)
0899
Student Trainee (Physical Sciences)
1399
JOB LOCATIONS: The positions will be filled in Rock Island, Peoria, IL, Davenport, Johnston, IA
For more information on USACE locations, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/Locations.aspx
EVALUATIONS: Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards. On the spot interviews will be conducted.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
- Personnel security investigation required.
- A trial or probationary period may be required.
- Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
- Some positions may require a security clearance to include fingerprinting.
- Some positions may require temporary duty travel.
- Some positions may require a Defense Acquisition Certification within 2 years of appointment.
- Some positions may require a baseline physical.
- Some positions may require a Financial Disclosure to be completed at time of hire and annual thereafter.
- The following MAY be paid or offered: travel and relocation expenses, recruitment incentive, and/or student loan repayment.
- Promotion progression to the target position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of training requirements and continuous satisfactory performance.
- Post-secondary student appointments are term in nature and have the potential to convert into a permanent appointment in the competitive service.
- Selectee must obtain a passing score on the appropriate Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) assessment prior to appointment or conversion, if applicable.
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: In order to be considered, please bring a copy of your resume. Prior to a job offer you will be required to provide any license/certification documents, two forms of Identification with current information, and/or most recent transcript to the career fair. If you cannot attend in person, inquiries and/or resumes and transcripts can be sent to MVR-engineering&construction@usace.army.mil through Monday, October 28, 2019. Using the subject line “Rock Island-2019”, please include position(s) you are interested in.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process, or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information on USACE and our careers, please visit: http://www.usace.army.mil/Careers/.