High School Work Study Program - Georgia

High School Work Study Program - Georgia

Fort Eisenhower, GA

Pay Plan : GG

Grade : 01 / 1 to 01 / 10

Open : 2024-09-01, Close : 2024-10-01

Responsibilities

HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in the areas of business, computer technology, engineering, graphic arts, manufacturing, construction, Chinese language or humanities, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year.

Program is subject to change APPLICATION INFORMATION : To apply, students must apply online at www.intelligencecareers.gov / NSA.

Student must also email their resume, student evaluation, and office high school transcripts showing their junior year work in progress classes to NSAG HCO@nsa.

gov. Students also need to check with their High School Work-Based Learning Coordinator to determine the school's application process.

Job Summary

The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year.

Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business and computer. The program provides hands-on work experience from August-June for 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week Monday-Friday with a security clearance, part-time salary, paid leave, and the opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age by 31 December 2024.- Must be eligible to be granted a Security Clearance.- Must be a U.S Citizen - Unweighted GPA of 2.
• 5 on a 4.0 scale- Must be a High School Junior - Must have reliable transportation - Complete at least two of the following course work;

business course, technical computer course, computer technology, engineering, graphic arts, manufacturing, construction, Chinese language, or humanities prior to the completion of the junior year.

Courses preferred are Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications, Advance English, Advance Humanities, Language courses, Computer Skills for Academic Success / preferred Technical Computer courses are Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++).

Applicants who have not completed one of these courses will not be considered for a position in the program.Available Positions within the HSWS Program (Fort Eisenhower, GA Only) : Office Assistant- Type, file, maintain records, answer phones and operate business equipment such as word processors and personal computers.

Applicant must complete a minimum of one business or non-technical computer course (such as Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications, Computer Skills for Academic Success, etc.

prior to the completion of their junior year of high school, or they will not be considered for a position in the HSWS Program.

This will be verified on the transcript at the end of the junior year.Computer Aide - Operate our data processing equipment, often the most sophisticated equipment on the market.

These positions are geared towards those students who are in STEM focused courses or have completed a minimum of two technical computer courses (such as Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++, etc.

by the end of their junior year of high school. This will be verified on the transcript at the end of the junior year.-Engineering Specialist / Tech-Printing / Graphic Arts & Model Shop-Facilities / Logistics-Chinese Language-Intelligence Analysis AideATTENTION - Applicants are not guaranteed to be placed in the position / area they select.

The HSWS Program Manager will review the application materials and will make the final determination as to which position best utilizes the applicant's skills.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Students will be on a Grade and Step Scale. All work studies are a Grade 01 Step 01. High School Work Study students are on a part-time schedule and make approximately $15.

00 per hour (in Georgia). Students will earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave at a rate of one hour of Annual Leave and one hour of Sick Leave for every twenty hours worked.

Students are to work Monday ' Friday, minimum of 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Report times are between the hours of 10 : 00 am and 1 : 00 pm with core work hours from 12 : 30 pm to 2 : 30 pm.

The maximum number of hours a student may work per week is 32 hours.

How to apply

Students must apply online at www.intelligencecareers.gov / NSA from September 1, 2024 ' October 1, 2024. Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

Students must also email the following documents to NSAG [email protected] -One Student Evaluation form (Can email NSAG HCO@nsa.

gov to request student evaluation form or they can get the form from their High School Work-Based Learning Coordinator)-Official transcript from High School (MUST include their junior year work in progress courses for both first and second semester.

Resume (Must include the relevant courses completed or in progress and must include the position to which you are applying.

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email.

Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from [email protected]. Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for.

Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position.

Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position.

Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing. U.S.

Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.

Please visit our Diversity link for more information. The NSA is committed to cultural diversity in its workplace. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.

S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.

25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.

S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

DCIPS Disclaimer

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.

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