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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.

 

The SSA Internship Program provides individuals who are currently enrolled in or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate in qualifying educational institutions/programs with developmental experiences in the Federal Government. The Program is intended to provide clear paths and potential careers in the civil service.

 

Salary $36,409.00

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must be enrolled in a qualified educational program.
  • Must be in good academic standing.
  • Current grade report must show a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Fingerprinting and background and / security investigation may be required.
  • Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
  • Selectees are required to serve a trial period.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • The internship will be full-time paid, beginning on June 29, 2026, and ending on August 07, 2026.
  • Complete USA Hire Assessment.

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).

 

Education

 

Proof of education and current enrollment must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. Note: See Required Documents section to ensure you provide the correct documentation. Applicants selected for the position must provide an official transcript(s) prior to being appointed.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. NOTE: It is your responsibility to acquire U.S. Certification and provide it at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential Evaluation Services.

 

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