Social Security Administration Hiring for Pathways Intern (Student Intern)(Bilingual Spanish) at United States Full Time

Summary This position is the the Arecibo, Carolina, Hato Tejas, San Juan and Toa Alta Puerto Rico Field Offices. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. The locality pay percentage for this office is 15.95% plus 3.13% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Responsibilities INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Students must be: at least 16 years old (minors under the age of 18 must submit a work permit if selected) enrolled in or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution be in good academic standing have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 as documented on the most recent grade report 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) Intern will perform clerical duties in an office setting. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Proof of education must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement. Candidates must meet the basic qualification requirements for the positions being filled, including any positive education requirements and/or selective placement factors. For GS-4 – Completion of two full academic years of post high school study or an associate’s degree. BILINGUAL CERTIFICATION INTERVIEW: Applicants must have the ability to fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. Applicants will be required to pass an interview designed to assess possession of this ability. Education Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education For information on providing proof of education or substituting for experience, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CSST Submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. 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. Additional Information Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. NOTE: This is not a virtual assignment. All duties must be performed on site. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.