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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) offers opportunities for students through the NRL Intern Program. The selectee for this position will serve as a Physical Science Aid Student Trainee in the Pathways Internship Program of the NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.
Major Duties
- Technician intern positions require the ability to learn and apply engineering principles and practices. Examples of duties include:
- Performing standardized or prescribed operations, applying a limited background of knowledge of engineering methods and practices.
- Providing engineering support in the development of unmanned vehicle systems.
- Recommending deviation or alternatives to procedures based upon the familiarity with the problem and study of the pertinent literature.
Qualifications
ELIGIBILITY:
In order to be eligible for this position, your resume must provide sufficient information, level of education, current degree program and expected date of graduation, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating this information as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific. You are eligible at the NR-01 band level if you are currently accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an accredited high school; OR you are eligible if you are currently enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college (including 2-year and 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 in Physical Science or a degree that includes at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as Astronomy, Physics, Geophysics, Chemistry, Hydrology, Health Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Metallurgy, Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, and Computational Sciences. Enrollment must be on at least a half-time basis. All educational requirements and documentation to verify your eligibility for this position must be provided prior to Entrance on Duty. Grade Point Average (G.P.A) Requirement: This position requires you to currently possess and maintain an overall G.P.A of 2.5 or greater out of a 4.0 scale. (G.P.A.'s are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.45 rounds to 2.5 and 2.44 rounds to 2.4). Your G.P.A. must be reflected in your resume. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. This position may be non-competitively converted to a position in one of the following series: 1311 or 1301 series within the NR or NP Career Tracks at the 01 or 02 Pay Band levels depending on your highest attained level of education after meeting all regulatory requirements (including qualification requirements), and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policydata-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-StandardsExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Pay Range
$22,660.00 - $46,673.00