Student Trainee

Duties:

• Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training.

At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:

• Refilling stock on shelves and display counters.
• Checking amounts received; Moving old stock toward front of shelf or rotating stock as instructed; Assisting in inventory.
• Assisting in inventory.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• The incumbent of this position is required to be a current student in good standing and maintain a cumulative and term grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent for the duration of the Pathways Program.
• Must be at least 16 years of age. Per Department of Labor regulations, underage youths may not perform hazardous jobs.
• All selectees must sign a Participant Agreement.
• Temporary DeCA Pathways Intern cannot convert to a permanent position noncompetitively.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:

Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program

Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate 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 on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).

Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study.

• Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education.
• For this internship, you must be able to work an Intermittent Work Schedule. Position is Temporary not to exceed 30 September 202
• In order to qualify you must first meet the Internship Program eligibility:
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  Student Status: Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, including certain home-school curricula. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic course load. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.

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Grade Point Average: You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher each semester.
Qualifications This position requires good hand and eye coordination, alertness, integrity, tact, and courtesy, as well as the skill to operate simple equipment repetitively and requiring little or no previous training or experience.

• The screenout element for this position is Reliability and Dependability. The basic qualification needed for these jobs is willingness to do lowlevel work. Workers may do several types of simple tasks over a period of time. One task is completed before a new assignment is given. The job element method is used to match what you can do against what the work requires.

Physical requirements:

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(1) Frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or by using weight handling equipment. (2) Prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Work conditions:

• Most of the work is performed in the store display area, which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts. When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp or drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing in or retrieving items from chill or frozen storage rooms. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.
• You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
• Ability To Follow Oral Directions
• Ability To Handle Weights and Loads
• Dexterity and Safety
• Reliability And Dependability

Education:

Additional information:

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, as applicable.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reem

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