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Pathways Intern

Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD, United States


Summary
This position provides for the assignment of the incumbent to the Social Security Administration's Pathways Internship Program. The incumbent will be given orientation to SSA and basic orientation in the functions and operations of the organization to which the incumbent is assigned.

Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support to convert paper records to digital records, and support appropriate records management and disposition. Work as part of a team and must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications
To qualify for the Program, applicants must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate in a qualifying educational institution or program on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled.

To qualify for the GS-4 Student Trainee Position, applicants must possess one of the following: completed 2 academic years or more of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree directly related to the field of the position; an associate's degree leading to a bachelor's degree directly related to the field of the position; or a bachelor's degree or higher directly related to the field of the position. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.)

Additionally, to qualify for the SSA Pathways Internship Program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: be at least 16 years old (minors under the age of 18 must submit a work permit if selected); be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; be in good academic standing; have a GPA of 2.5 or above; carry at least a half-time course load as defined by the education institution; and meet any other specified requirements.

Additional Information
This is a non-bargaining unit position. Salary reflected above is the pay scale for Rest of United States (RUS). Salary will be set in accordance with applicable Locality Pay. Participants serving on appointments for less than 90 days will be ineligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Program participants serving on appointments for 1 year or less are generally ineligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System and unable to participate in the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program, and the Thrift Savings Program. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

This position is not a remote work position.

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