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Summary This position is located in the Staffing and Classification Branch (SCB) within the Division of Human Resources Management (HRM). This is a paid internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program which provides students opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Responsibilities This is an opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program. The Internship Program provides students enrolled in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. Veteran\'s Preference is applied. As a Student Trainee (Human Resources Specialist), you will perform the following duties: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Human Resources staff members, managers, and employees. Work with Human Resources staff to accomplish a wide range of Human Resources transactions related to recruitment, placement, and classification. Assist in processing personnel actions, drafting vacancy announcements, performing qualification/eligibility determinations, drafting commitment letters, etc. under the guidance of senior HR Specialists. Review and process forms and documents that contain employees\' personal identifiable information (PII) and entering PII into Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Participate in organizational meetings and other activities as a member of a team. Assist the organization in resolving routine issues by offering solutions and alternatives. Collaborate internally with Human Resources staff to ensure consistency in approach and to general resolution of problems that are less complex in nature. Support a variety of Human Resources projects or programs and provide general office support. Coordinate logistics for and represent NSF at various outreach events. Provide management consultative service involving the more routine aspects of HR functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher for the duration of the Internship. Selectee will be required to sign an agreement that outlines the parameters of the Internship Program. Selectee may be required to submit updated transcripts and proof of enrollment upon selection and during the duration of the Internship. Selectee may be required to serve a 1 year trial period. Selectee may be required to complete a background investigation prior to onboarding. Additional Requirements: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full /blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution and have a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible for a Pathways Internship Appointment. In addition to the above appointment requirements, see below qualification requirements: To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must have successfully completed four full years of education above the high school level; OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service assisting Human Resources (HR) Specialists in staffing, recruitment, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and/or position classification/management components in support of HR operations. Examples of specialized experience include: applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles; participating in outreach events for a federal agency; entering data into HRIS, or supporting an organization\'s special hiring programs processes. To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have completion of one full academic year of graduate level (18 semester hours) education; OR have a Bachelor\'s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (as evidenced by class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all academic work; grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the major field of study; or election to membership in a national honor scholastic society). OR One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service supporting a variety of HR operations including staffing, recruitment, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and position classification/management components. Examples of specialized experience include: applying basic staffing and pay administration policies, principles, and practices prefer under Title 5; assisting an organization in resolving routine issues by offering solutions and alternatives; entering and reviewing data in HRIS, organizing outreach events; or supporting an organization\'s special hiring programs processes. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Non-competitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern\'s eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion. Education Education may be substituted for experience as described in \"Qualifications.\" If qualifying based on education, you must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met. All education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that\'s part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will NOT be paid. Students may be hired for Internship positions at any time during the year and may work full-time or part-time based on office needs. The Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Non-competitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern\'s eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Veteran\'s Preference: If you are entitled to veterans\' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans\' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans\' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans\' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans\' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
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Description We are looking to fill the position of an Accounts Payable Specialist within our detail-oriented services team. This role is based in Alexandria, Virginia and offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for handling data entry, invoice processing, and account reconciliation tasks.
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Summary Are you up for an exciting challenge to work in the Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience. This position is located in the Office of the Commissioner for Patents (5), Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience (OPSE), Customer Experience Division (CX). The Patents business unit supports the Department\'s strategic goal to foster a more innovative US economy that is better at inventing, improving, and commercializing products and technologies that lead to higher productivity and competitiveness. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location. The individual selected for this position will… You\'re motivated in utilizing and managing Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience\'s (OPSE\'s) customer experience management (CXM) platform, alongside a customer relationship management (CRM) platform, to identify ways to improve internal workflows and external experience receiving services. You enjoy leading customer experience projects to solve problems and improve processes using a human-centered design approach. You enjoy engaging Patents organization to improve understanding of customer needs and drive customer focuses business decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management\'s (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at General Schedule Qualification Standards Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing customer experience surveys, including designing surveys, creating dashboards, analyzing results, and sharing findings. Experience leading customer experience projects that include conducting qualitative research, analyzing customer feedback, and sharing insights to improve product or service delivery. Experience presenting or providing training about customer experience, survey methodology, research results, and human-centered design. 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. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. If selected for this position, you may be required to complete the Fair Credit Act Memo, which gives consent so that one or more consumer credit reports may be obtained for employment purposes. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of \"moderate\". Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a \"well qualified\" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management\'s Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the \'Required Documents\' section of this announcement. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodations. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO\'s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).
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Summary Are you up for an exciting challenge to work in the Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience. This position is located in the Office of the Commissioner for Patents (5), Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience (OPSE), Customer Experience Division (CX). The Patents business unit supports the Department\'s strategic goal to foster a more innovative US economy that is better at inventing, improving, and commercializing products and technologies that lead to higher productivity and competitiveness. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location. The individual selected for this position will… You\'re motivated in utilizing and managing the Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience\'s (OPSE\'s) customer experience management (CXM) platform, alongside a customer relationship management (CRM) platform, to identify ways to improve internal workflows and external experience receiving services. You enjoy leading customer experience projects to solve problems and improve processes using a human-centered design approach. You enjoy engaging Patents organization to improve understanding of customer needs and drive customer focuses business decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management\'s (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at General Schedule Qualification Standards Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing customer experience surveys, including designing surveys, creating dashboards, analyzing results, and sharing findings. Experience leading customer experience projects that include conducting qualitative research, analyzing customer feedback, and sharing insights to improve product or service delivery. Experience presenting or providing training about customer experience, survey methodology, research results, and human-centered design. 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. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. If selected for this position, you may be required to complete the Fair Credit Act Memo, which gives consent so that one or more consumer credit reports may be obtained for employment purposes. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of \"moderate\". Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a \"well qualified\" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management\'s Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the \'Required Documents\' section of this announcement. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO\'s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).
