Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): Woodlawn, Maryland
Salary Range: $41659 - $54160 Per Year
Job 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.
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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 (including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship 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. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.) An associate's degree leading to a bachelor's degree directly related to the field of the position. (Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education.) 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.) Note: One year of study is defined as 30 earned semester hours or 45 earned quarter hours. 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 (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Note: Transcripts are required to substantiate possession of the claimed education if the student is currently enrolled, or a letter of acceptance is required to substantiate claim of enrollment if the student has just been accepted to an educational institute. Be in good academic standing (e.g., Not on Academic Probation, Academic Warning, Academic Suspension, Academic Dismissal, Disqualification, etc.). Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above as documented on the most recent grade report. (YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR MOST RECENT GRADE REPORT THAT SHOWS YOUR GPA BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.) Carry at least a half-time course load as defined by the education institution (may carry less than half-time in the term immediately prior to graduating).
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume Transcript(s) Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section) The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (ET) on 05/08/2026 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. You may check Computer System Requirements here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements. Note: Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Careers at SSA at Careers@ssa.gov or 000-000-0000. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-08