Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture)

Conditions of Employment

• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Permanent Residents and Foreign Nationals who meet both Immigration and Annual Appropriations Law requirements may also apply.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you may be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report inquiry.
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by USDA as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• Meet education requirements. (see Qualifications section)
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.e-verify.gov.
• Work may require lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Housing and travel will be addressed on an agency and/or office level basis, and may or may not be available.