This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development , Office of Field Policy and Management .
The College Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. College graduates are appointed to career or career-conditional permanent positions in the competitive service.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements no later than 9 months from the date of application. However, the education and qualifications must be completed successfully before an applicant may be appointed.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-9 grade level , you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Utilizing automated systems to identify program issues and complaints and working with senior analysts/supervisors to recommend solutions. Examples of such experience could include:
- Providing customer service in relation to electronic databases and other office communication needs; or
- Utilizing computer applications for business to research, analyze, and communicate information in the appropriate format.
OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: A related master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
For the GS-7 grade level , you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Assisting with office administration and working as a team member to analyze program issues and recommend improvements. Examples of such experience could include:
- Experience using advanced computer applications to communicate information in the appropriate format; or
- Providing customer service, including seeing customer issues through to resolution; or
- Tracking customer issues in electronic databases.
OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: One full year of graduate level education in a related field OR Superior Academic Achievement: Based on a Bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.
OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.
For the GS-5 grade level , you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- - Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
- - Plan and organize work; AND
- - Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.
Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
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