TSA – Student Trainee HR Wellness & Worklife – VA

Job Title: Student Trainee HR Wellness & Worklife
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$27,536.00 to $47,548.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 4/5/13
Location: Arlington, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.                  
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
•You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
•You must meet minimum age requirement set by Federal, state and local laws.
DUTIES:
In this position you would be a Student Trainee serving as an intern under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TSA is looking for an intern with an interest in workforce engagement and wellness advocacy. Ideally, you would have knowledge and an understanding of the digital media landscape, including websites and APPs, communications/writing skills, and program/project analysis to work in a variety of experiences in support of TSA’s Work/Life & Wellness program advocacy. Your hands-on opportunity will allow you to be involved with a variety of projects and interface with numerous departments. Some tasks may include:
•Typing reports, maintaining files, arranging meetings and travel.
•Utilizing computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint).
•Assisting in the redesign and development of the dept website/App for use by TSA field employees.
•Other assignments that support the day-to-day operations of the office.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, at the lower pay band (C Band) you will perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect the necessary requirements stated below. In addition, if you have work or volunteer experience to list on your resume, please be sure to include the dates and amount of time per week you performed the work or volunteer service. To be eligible for this position you must be:
 •Pursuing a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a vocational/technical certificate, an associate degree, a baccalaureate degree, a graduate degree, or a professional degree in an accredited institution or accredited home school;
•Enrolled in at least a half-time course load as defined by your institution. (A student who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational/technical course load in the enrollment period immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this program.); and
•Maintaining a 2.0 Grade Point Average on a scholastic average scale of 4.0.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/340235800