This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), with three vacancies in Seattle, WA; Durham, NH; Norfolk, VA; and Silver Spring, MD.
As a Student Trainee (Physical Science), you will be a participant in the Pathways Intern Program and perform work assignments that are clear cut, well-planned, and designed to support the organization mission. You will receive on-the-job and formal training to perform routine assignments under supervisory instructions on objectives, limitations, priorities, and deadlines.
Below is a list of duties that will be performed by the incumbent: Perform analysis and quality assurance for hydrographic surveys and bathymetric data. Apply technical procedures to identify data deficiencies and ensure compliance with established specifications. As part of learning geospatial data analysis procedures, assist with testing software and provide suggestions for process improvements. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-2 is equivalent to the GS-07/09.
The Intern (NTE) must:- Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on at least half-time basis as determined by the educational institution or be in or a career or technical education programs, (which may include Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps);- Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of their appointments;- Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the agency's Participant Agreement with the Intern and;- Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade) for the position.
This appointment may be extended as long as the individual continues to meet the eligibility requirements of the Pathways Intern Program and the employing office has a continuing need. This position is being recruited with an opportunity for non-competitive conversion eligibility to a permanent OR term position in the competitive service upon completion of all program requirements. Conversion is not mandatory nor guaranteed (see Additional Information).
Applicants must demonstrate proof of enrollment for Fall 2026 by submitting an official proof of enrollment letter from a qualifying educational institution or a transcript indicating courses to be taken in Fall 2026. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.
You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work.
An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
IF YOU ARE IN YOUR LAST SEMESTER/QUARTER of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of acceptance to a continuing degree/certificate program. This may be documented by an acceptance letter for future enrollment in a degree/certificate program. If you do not provide proof of continuing education, you will be disqualified from further consideration. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $51210 – $101097/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-01.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This is a May work full-time during the summer and flexible part-time work schedule during the school year. position.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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