Student Trainee (Admin Ofc Mgmt)
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Currently enrolled students in the local commuting area of Denver, CO Internships Full Time
Only the first 100 applicants who apply for this position will be given consideration.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)1288641
Area of consideration : Applications will be accepted from current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate within the commuting distance of Denver, CO , who are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution and seeking a degree with a business related disciplines.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Come to the Mile High City and join the CBO Purchase Care in Denver, CO. Denver is where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. It stands at the threshold of the Rocky Mountains and serves as the obvious point of arrival for travelers heading into the mountains.
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program. The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. The Internship provides manager's a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion. For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more .Contact for information on how to apply under Special Employment Consideration.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. Be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement). Accepted for/Currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office Purchased Care (CBOPC), and is organizationally aligned to the VHA Deputy Chief Business Officer, Purchased Care (DCBO PC), Denver CO. CBOPC is a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office function. The Trainee will be assigned to support operations in one of the following departments: State Home Per Diem Inquiries, State Home Per Diem Corrective Action Plan, State Home Per Diem Organizational Pilot, State Home Per Diem Guidance, Policy, and Procedures Formation, VISN 12 Automation 10-10SH Project, Data Compliance Strategy, and State Home Per Diem Application/Electronic Tool Verification.
Performs a full range of administrative duties to support CBOPC assigned department.
Applies knowledge and problem solving skills to varied and advanced functions of software types or other equivalent knowledge of automated systems, MS Office, etc.
Assists in conducting ongoing systematic data driven reviews of VHA/CBOPC revenue processes by entering data and reviewing draft reports for accuracy, efficiency and completeness.
Receives and responds to written, telephonic and/or electronic inquiries.
Provides program support in a number of distinct areas which will have related tasks such as communication and scheduling coordination, database maintenance and work on special projects as directed.
Prepares written documents such as correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, etc. of a routine nature using word processing and spreadsheet software. In the development of written materials for other persons, the incumbent ensures proper format, layout, grammar, style, etc.
Uses office copying machines to reproduce and assemble copies of a variety of correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate; uses fax machines accurately and promptly transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using a networked computer.
Maintains, files, purges and disposes of office records in accordance with established regulations and procedures; locates items in files and searches for missing or incorrectly filed items; records and files information on specific cases, current projects and/or studies for personnel within the office.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Work schedule will be set between 7:00am - 4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Student Trainee (Admin Ofc Mgmt) Pathways Intern # 03374XA
Relocation Expenses :Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by Friday, January 16, 2015.
Internship Program: To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis.
To be eligible for the Internship appointment, the student must:
Live within the local commuting distance of Denver, CO.
Meet agency policy on nepotism.
Have a cumulative academic GPA of 2.0 or higher and maintain the same academic standard while in the Internship program.
Be formally accepted into an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school in a discipline related to the position being filled. (proof of CURRENT enrollment must be submitted with packet)
Be capable of working at least 640 hours prior to completion of degree requirements in order to be considered for non-competitive conversion. Conversion is not promised nor guaranteed.
GS-5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP APPOINTMENT:
Completion of 4 full academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree.
NOTE: One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
A transcript must be submitted with your application.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position.
Competency Factor 1 - Understanding and application of rules, regulations, laws and guidelines.
Competency Factor 2 - Proficiency in operating various office equipment and computer systems.
Competency Factor 3 - Capability to adapt to changing priorities and work assignments.
Competency Factor 4 - Capacity to maintain effective working relationships, including communication skills.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending: carrying of light items such as papers, books or small parts. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit
Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified during the review process. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 16, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume
Responses to the online occupational questionnaire.
Copy of your transcript that reflects current enrollment (a letter from your Registrar's office would also suffice to
reflect current enrollment).
SF50 (if current Federal employee). This MUST reflect your current occupational series, grade and step
Evidence of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy (please see checklist below).
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section and Checklist below)
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Please use this _checklist_to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1288641.
2. Fax your documents to . If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 16, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire.
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print the 1203FX form ( ), follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address notifying them of their application status. If no e-mail address is provided, you will receive this notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
Those candidates who are referred to the hiring official for further consideration will be contacted if an interview is requested. Once a selection has been made and confirmed, all non-selected candidates will be notified of their non-selection.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered.
Note: If selected for a Temporary Appointment (i.e. an appointment limited to one year or less):
You are excluded from health benefits coverage if you are:
serving under an appointment limited to one year or less and you have not completed at least one year of current continuous employment, excluding any break in service of 5 days or less; or
expected to work less than 6 months in each year.
You are eligible for FEHB coverage if:
your full-time or part-time temporary appointment has a regular tour of duty and follows a position in which you were insured, with a break in service of no more than 3 days;
you are a Presidential appointee appointed to fill an unexpired term;or
your appointment follows, with a break in service of no more than 3 days, a position in which you were insured.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Currently enrolled students in the local commuting area of Denver, CO Internships Full Time
Only the first 100 applicants who apply for this position will be given consideration.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)1288641
Area of consideration : Applications will be accepted from current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate within the commuting distance of Denver, CO , who are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution and seeking a degree with a business related disciplines.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Come to the Mile High City and join the CBO Purchase Care in Denver, CO. Denver is where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. It stands at the threshold of the Rocky Mountains and serves as the obvious point of arrival for travelers heading into the mountains.
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program. The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. The Internship provides manager's a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion. For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more .Contact for information on how to apply under Special Employment Consideration.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. Be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement). Accepted for/Currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office Purchased Care (CBOPC), and is organizationally aligned to the VHA Deputy Chief Business Officer, Purchased Care (DCBO PC), Denver CO. CBOPC is a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office function. The Trainee will be assigned to support operations in one of the following departments: State Home Per Diem Inquiries, State Home Per Diem Corrective Action Plan, State Home Per Diem Organizational Pilot, State Home Per Diem Guidance, Policy, and Procedures Formation, VISN 12 Automation 10-10SH Project, Data Compliance Strategy, and State Home Per Diem Application/Electronic Tool Verification.
Performs a full range of administrative duties to support CBOPC assigned department.
Applies knowledge and problem solving skills to varied and advanced functions of software types or other equivalent knowledge of automated systems, MS Office, etc.
Assists in conducting ongoing systematic data driven reviews of VHA/CBOPC revenue processes by entering data and reviewing draft reports for accuracy, efficiency and completeness.
Receives and responds to written, telephonic and/or electronic inquiries.
Provides program support in a number of distinct areas which will have related tasks such as communication and scheduling coordination, database maintenance and work on special projects as directed.
Prepares written documents such as correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, etc. of a routine nature using word processing and spreadsheet software. In the development of written materials for other persons, the incumbent ensures proper format, layout, grammar, style, etc.
Uses office copying machines to reproduce and assemble copies of a variety of correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate; uses fax machines accurately and promptly transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using a networked computer.
Maintains, files, purges and disposes of office records in accordance with established regulations and procedures; locates items in files and searches for missing or incorrectly filed items; records and files information on specific cases, current projects and/or studies for personnel within the office.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Work schedule will be set between 7:00am - 4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Student Trainee (Admin Ofc Mgmt) Pathways Intern # 03374XA
Relocation Expenses :Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by Friday, January 16, 2015.
Internship Program: To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis.
To be eligible for the Internship appointment, the student must:
Live within the local commuting distance of Denver, CO.
Meet agency policy on nepotism.
Have a cumulative academic GPA of 2.0 or higher and maintain the same academic standard while in the Internship program.
Be formally accepted into an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school in a discipline related to the position being filled. (proof of CURRENT enrollment must be submitted with packet)
Be capable of working at least 640 hours prior to completion of degree requirements in order to be considered for non-competitive conversion. Conversion is not promised nor guaranteed.
GS-5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP APPOINTMENT:
Completion of 4 full academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree.
NOTE: One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
A transcript must be submitted with your application.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position.
Competency Factor 1 - Understanding and application of rules, regulations, laws and guidelines.
Competency Factor 2 - Proficiency in operating various office equipment and computer systems.
Competency Factor 3 - Capability to adapt to changing priorities and work assignments.
Competency Factor 4 - Capacity to maintain effective working relationships, including communication skills.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending: carrying of light items such as papers, books or small parts. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit
Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified during the review process. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 16, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume
Responses to the online occupational questionnaire.
Copy of your transcript that reflects current enrollment (a letter from your Registrar's office would also suffice to
reflect current enrollment).
SF50 (if current Federal employee). This MUST reflect your current occupational series, grade and step
Evidence of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy (please see checklist below).
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section and Checklist below)
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Please use this _checklist_to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1288641.
2. Fax your documents to . If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 16, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire.
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print the 1203FX form ( ), follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address notifying them of their application status. If no e-mail address is provided, you will receive this notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
Those candidates who are referred to the hiring official for further consideration will be contacted if an interview is requested. Once a selection has been made and confirmed, all non-selected candidates will be notified of their non-selection.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered.
Note: If selected for a Temporary Appointment (i.e. an appointment limited to one year or less):
You are excluded from health benefits coverage if you are:
serving under an appointment limited to one year or less and you have not completed at least one year of current continuous employment, excluding any break in service of 5 days or less; or
expected to work less than 6 months in each year.
You are eligible for FEHB coverage if:
your full-time or part-time temporary appointment has a regular tour of duty and follows a position in which you were insured, with a break in service of no more than 3 days;
you are a Presidential appointee appointed to fill an unexpired term;or
your appointment follows, with a break in service of no more than 3 days, a position in which you were insured.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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