STUDENT TRAINEE (LABORER)
- Lifts and carries light to medium weight packages, materials, and tools. Opens and unpacks cardboard cartons by hand and removes contents. Uses handtruck to move bulky, but light, loads.
- Performs such duties as picking up trash and paper from grounds, raking leaves or grass, pulling weeds, watering and trimming grass, spreading abrasives and/or chemicals on icy surfaces, washing motor vehicles (by hand), and cleaning hand tools after use.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing (e.g., safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, or respirators).
- Maintains a clean work environment. Cleans and lines up hand tools. Performs simple clean-up duties, such as sweeping and straightening assigned area.
- Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks material such as heavy boxes and bulky items by hand, handtrucks, or dollies. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Places items where directed.
- Operates hand tools and simple power equipment such as hand lawnmowers, walking-type power mowers, handsaws, hatchets, and clippers to perform tasks such as mowing lawns, clearing small trees and bushes, and removing snow. May use a shovel to dig ditches and trenches where soil is not compacted and grading and sloping is not required, or to fill holes, level bumps and low places, or remove coal, ash, snow, sand, dirt, etc.
- Performs a variety of manual tasks such as moving, arranging, collecting, and cleaning equipment and materials. Moves and arranges furniture, as directed. May collect and empty garbage cans, burn garbage and trash, and wash and wax cars and trucks by hand or using a powered buffer.
- Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks heavy boxes or bulky items from trucks, trailers, and other conveyances using handtrucks or dollies. May carry and assemble scaffolding. May move, lift, and carry extremely heavy boxes, sacks, or furniture weighing 80-100 pounds (36-45 kilograms) or more.
- Operates heavy hand tools and power equipment such as heavy, walking-type power mowers, edgers, weedeaters, hedge trimmers, mechanical spreaders, handsaws, chainsaws, hatchets, picks, shovels, and clippers to perform tasks such as mowing lawns; trimming tree limbs; digging ditches and trenches in hard, compacted soil; grading and sloping; clearing small trees and bushes; and shoveling snow. Occasionally, and for short periods, may use jackhammer to break up pavement.
- Maintains and accounts for all types of hand or power tools required to accomplish assigned duties. Performs operator maintenance, cleaning, and adjustments on all tools and equipment including, but not limited to, adding gasoline and oil, adjusting blades, tightening nuts and bolts, and cleaning and oiling mowers and other large power equipment.
- Operates large, complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment (e.g., multiple and independently-controlled cutting decks) and/or specially designed riding mowers that operate on slopes and require constant attention to working space and environment.
- Reviews assigned project or plan. Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner.
- Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs, and using simple drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, www.sss.gov
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
- The duration of a Pathways appointment is considered a probationary or trial period.
- Must meet the qualification standards of the position at the time of application
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- You must be a student currently enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying accredited institution
- Must have a good academic standing (no less than 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for bachelor's programs and 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for master's program
- Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
- This position is established under the provisions of the Pathways Program
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The duties of this position may require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required
- Employee may frequently lift and move equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds. A pre-employment physical may be required.
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- The duty location for this position can be either Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, or Hanscom AFB, MA.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Student Trainee Positions. Failure to submit transcripts, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university will result in an ineligible rating.
QUALIFICATIONS:
For WG-01 grade level: Current enrollment in a high school diploma program
For WG-02 grade level: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent no later than June 2025 AND acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university
For WG-03 grade level: Completion of 30 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
For WG-04 grade level: Completion of 60 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
***For completed educational programs or equivalent during Spring/Summer 2025, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university for Fall 2025 must be provided**
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity; this position will be filled at the WG-01 through WG-04 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements.
NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 12 JUN, 2025, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.
Applicant may update application package and supporting documents until the closing date of the announcement, for example: Updated transcripts with credit hours earned to meet education requirement, etc.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment
The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.
May work part-time or full-time schedules
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click .
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
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- 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. .
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.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, www.sss.gov
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
- The duration of a Pathways appointment is considered a probationary or trial period.
- Must meet the qualification standards of the position at the time of application
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- You must be a student currently enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying accredited institution
- Must have a good academic standing (no less than 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for bachelor's programs and 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale for master's program
- Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
- This position is established under the provisions of the Pathways Program
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The duties of this position may require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required
- Employee may frequently lift and move equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds. A pre-employment physical may be required.
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- The duty location for this position can be either Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, or Hanscom AFB, MA.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Student Trainee Positions. Failure to submit transcripts, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university will result in an ineligible rating.
QUALIFICATIONS:
For WG-01 grade level: Current enrollment in a high school diploma program
For WG-02 grade level: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent no later than June 2025 AND acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university
For WG-03 grade level: Completion of 30 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
For WG-04 grade level: Completion of 60 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.)
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
***For completed educational programs or equivalent during Spring/Summer 2025, proof of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university for Fall 2025 must be provided**
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity; this position will be filled at the WG-01 through WG-04 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements.
NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 12 JUN, 2025, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.
Applicant may update application package and supporting documents until the closing date of the announcement, for example: Updated transcripts with credit hours earned to meet education requirement, etc.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment
The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.
May work part-time or full-time schedules
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click .
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .