Student Trainee; Administration​/Office Mgmt

Summary

The Pathways Internship Program allows students to join VA in career positions that emphasize long-term training and development. The incumbent serves as a student trainee who has been appointed to the Pathways Internship Program with on-the-job training and guidance to further student technical development. The position is located at the OKC VAHCS. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support in tasks involving clerical and administrative duties in a large multi-faceted service.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 03/16/2026. Internship Program:
To be eligible - applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma - certificate - etc.) in a qualifying educational institution - on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled. You may qualify based on education and/or experience as described below:

To qualify for the GS-5 level:
Specialized

Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to:
Basic administration and clerical work; customer service; data entry and computer software programs. OR
- Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed four full academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. OR - Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond education stated above.

To Qualify for the GS-6 level:
Specialized

Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to:
Conducting routine studies and projects; research technical literature and reference material; collect and analyze data; prepare reports; use of computer programs; maintain record systems and maintain logs OR
- Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 6 full months of graduate level education OR - Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the education stated above. To qualify for the GS-7 level:
Specialized

Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to:
Conducting non-routine studies and projects; budget; analyze information and document findings; development of reports; make recommendations for improvement of studies/projects OR
- Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing - (2) grade-point average - or (3) honor society membership.

Please see the following link for more information - General Schedule Qualification Policies (opm.gov) OR - Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the education stated above. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and Management Clerical Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Learning Manages and Organizes Information Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

- Peace Corps - Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g.

- professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and…