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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Portland, Oregon

Salary: $29,507.00 - $38,357.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Intermittent - Internships NTE 1 yr and 1 d
Phone: (503)273-5236

JOB SUMMARY:

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INSTRUCTIONS:  Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1017787 This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center, Portland campus, in Pathology and Laboratory Services. 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?1017787

The Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC) is a type 1-A facility serving a large and diverse group of veterans.

PVAMC Mission: Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. PVAMC Vision: To be a patient-centered integrated health care organization for Veterans providing excellent health care, research and education; an organization where people choose to work; an active community partner; and a backup for national emergencies.

 

The primary purpose of the Student Trainee position that is part of the Pathways Intern program is to equip the trainee with the ability, skills and knowledge to perform all the duties and responsibilities of an employee at the Portland VA Medical Center by the end of their training period.

This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program.  The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.  The Internship provides manager's a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements.  It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion.  For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit http://MyCareeratVA.va.gov/CareerPath/Internships

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• You must be a U.S. citizen or National to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement).
• Accepted for/Currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• Sign a Participant agreement