Management Intern (COTA)

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Management Intern (COTA) program is known for developing future administrative professionals and leaders. This highly competitive program offers a few outstanding NIH employees the two-year opportunity to rotate through different administrative career fields and gain invaluable insight into the NIH. The Management Intern program is looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about their professional development.

Duties

As a Management Intern, you will work in various functional rotations in a variety of NIH administrative management areas for two years. Program features also include access to a senior-level mentor, an individual training budget, an opportunity to participate in challenging projects and committees, and face-to-face interactions with NIH leaders. You will develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP). The plan will specify developmental assignments involving on-the-job training and formal training courses. You will participate in a variety of training and discussion groups and receive classroom education to support and augment your development. Your Performance Management Appraisal Plan (PMAP) will cover each year of the training period. The plan will specify the performance goals for each year based on developmental assignments and work goals. You will gain qualifying experience in a target position at the NIH. You will be required, with the assistance of your mentor, to locate a position, upon completing the program. Placement in the target position will require at least a Fully Successful rating for each year of the training period. At the end of the training program, you will work with your mentor to find an appropriate placement in an Institute's administrative organization. Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-7 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must currently the be in a position GS-7 through GS-12 grade level, or Wage Grade equivalent AND have been an NIH employee for at least the previous 52 weeks. You qualify at the GS-9 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must currently the be in a position GS-9 through GS-12 grade level, or Wage Grade equivalent AND have been an NIH employee for at least the previous 52 weeks. You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must currently the be in a position GS-11 through GS-12 grade level, or Wage Grade equivalent AND have been an NIH employee for at least the previous 52 weeks. The COTA allows for a time-limited suspension on experience requirements specified in the OPM Qualification Standards so that you may receive intensive developmental assignments to prepare and qualify for the targeted series and grade. To be considered for the position, you must be continuously employed by the NIH for the previous 52 weeks with no break in service within 30 days of the announcement closing date; able to work full-time; be a GS-7 through GS-12, or a wage grade equivalent; have competitive status or be serving under an excepted appointment without time limitations under Schedule A Authorities for the disabled or the Veterans Readjustment Act; demonstrate the skills necessary for development of and entrance into technical, administrative or professional careers; and have a current record of performance that is acceptable. Promotion into this position is not authorized. If selected, you will be reassigned to the GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11. Management Interns are voluntarily changed to a lower grade with pay retention, if appropriate. The target position is Management Intern GS-11 which is the highest grade assigned in the Management Intern program. The full performance level (FPL) of the position is to the GS-12 which may be awarded to those who qualify upon successful completion of program. If you currently hold the following grades, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, you WILL be considered at your CURRENT grade and/or any lower grade to which you apply. If you are a GS-8, GS-10, or GS-12, you WILL be considered at one grade lower than your present grade and/or any lower grade level to which you apply. It is requested that applicants please include a copy of your most recent performance evaluation. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065326

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Accountability Administration & Management Decision Making Information Management Interpersonal Skills Planning & Evaluating Problem Solving Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other Information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non- emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member) Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).