Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
Salary Range: $15.71 - $31.77 Per Hour
Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. You must submit a resume, transcripts to include: school name, applicant name, and GPA AND you must submit proof of enrollment beyond Spring 2026. Transcripts missing identifying institute name/information ex: only a link at the bottom of the transcript will not be accepted.
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Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements: Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Students must be taking at least half-time course load, as defined by your school and remain in good academic standing in accordance with the Pathways Participant Agreement. Students must be enrolled with at least 6 semester hours or 9 credit hours, with a GPA of at least 2.0. Qualification requirements: GS-3 grade level: 6 months general experience or 1 year above high school. GS-4 grade level: One year general experience or 2 years above high school. GS-5 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) or 4 years above high school. Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, and entering data into automated systems. GS-06 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, compiling data, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, checking documents for errors, verifying discrepancies with appropriate individual(s), entering data into automated systems. GS-7 grade level : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, compiling data, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, checking documents for errors, verifying discrepancies with appropriate individual(s), entering data into automated systems; preparing or making changes to documents and/or forms; preparing/formatting charts/graphs/reports, monitoring/updating status and assisting higher level employees in support of various administrative programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; 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.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. If only applying to the GS-6 level, you will only need to complete the Technical Assessment. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12889231. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2026-03-31