NASA Pathways Intern (Public Affairs)

NASA Pathways Intern - Student Trainee (Public Affairs)

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Salary

$35,151 - $39,183 a year

Summary

The NASA Pathways Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience. This is an internship position as part of a work/study program. The work involves trainee duties at

various organizations throughout Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida

Responsibilities

This position is part of the NASA Pathways Intern Program (IEP) which is a formal training program. Participants complete assigned duties, tasks, readings, and developmental activities specified in the Program.

Participants receive formal periodic assessments of progress.

Students may be placed in KSC organizations such as Communications and Public Engagement (PX).

Participants may perform duties relevant to their specific position.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training or other work-related duties

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

6

Job family (Series)

1099 Information And Arts Student Trainee

Requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U. S. citizen or national

Enrolled/accepted in an accredited educational institution

Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher

Maintain enrollment at least half time as defined by the institution

Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale

You will be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation

You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement

You must be at least 16 at the time of appointment

You will be expected to start on January 19, 2021

Applicants must have an estimated graduation date of no earlier than May 11, 2021. Applicants who indicate an estimated graduation date on or before this date will be disqualified from further consideration.

Qualifications

You must complete all required fields in your application to assist in determining your education level completed. Your education will be rated against the NASA developed qualifications standards listed below. Failure to answer the application questions may result in loss of consideration.

For GS-5: Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 60 semester hours or at least 90 quarter hours of undergraduate education.

For GS-6: Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed 90 or more semester hours or 135 or more quarter hours of undergraduate education.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must be accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.

The following major(s) are preferred:

Communications

Journalism

Broadcasting

U.S. EDUCATION: Institutions located within the United States that have attained accreditation are listed on the U.S. Department of Education's website. To verify your institution's accreditation, please access this website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx

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://www.ed.gov/about/oices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Interns may be promoted to higher grades based on the amount of education completed and acceptable performance. However, promotions are not guaranteed.

You will only be considered for the highest grade for which you qualify. Pay will be set at the Step 1 of the General Schedule for the qualifying grade.

You must meet eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

The salary range indicated in the announcement is representative of a full-time, year-round work schedule. Your salary will be calculated based on the numbers of hours worked while on rotation.

You will be expected to comply with Center Pathway policies located at: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/students-and-recent-graduates

In order to offer options to Interns for a work/like balance, specific telework requests may be approved by the immediate supervisor on a case by case basis.

You will serve a trial period for the duration of the Intern appointment.

Interns may be considered for conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completing degree requirements provided they:

Successfully completed an academic course of study with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.9 (on a 4.0 scale);

Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience before completing degree requirements;

Meet the qualification requirements for the position to which they are converted; and

Maintain acceptable performance.

Eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that NASA will offer conversion. At NASA, term appointments last from one to six years. If an Intern is converted to a term appointment, they may later be converted to a permanent appointment without competing.

The Intern may be converted to a Public Affairs Specialist position with promotion potential to the GS-12.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are 18 but not yet 26 years old, must be registered with

the selective service system (or have an exemption) to be eligible for federal employment. For additional

information or to register, click here http://www.sss.gov/default.htm

PLEASE TAKE CARE IN PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. When completing the Supplemental Questions, please pay close attention to the selections and inputs you are making. Entries regarding your eligibility made in error cannot be modified after the application is submitted and you will lose consideration if you are determined to be ineligible based on the answers to the questionnaire.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional positions.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and your answers to NASA-specific questions to ensure that you meet eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications. Your answers to the NASA-specific questions supplement your resume. Please be sure that your answers and your resume are accurate, as NASA is not authorized to alter them. If the information in your resume differs from your answers to the questions, we will use your answers to the questions to determine your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications, you will be further evaluated based on the preferred majors listed under 'Education.'

Veterans' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference when you apply. Veteran's preference will only be granted based on what is supported by the documentation you provide. For more information about Veterans' Preference, please visit this link.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test required

No

Required Documents

Required Documents

NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer a short series of NASA-specific questions. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. Nothing further is required until requested by the human resources office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume and your answers to the NASA-specific questions. For example, we will ask you to provide academic transcripts. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we will ask you to submit proof of veterans' preference (DD214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus the proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the requested documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw the job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Benefits

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help

This job is open to

Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

Individuals who are enrolled students or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in accredited institutions