About the role#
The PALACE Acquire Program is a 3-year formal training plan designed for professional and personal growth. This is a full-time, paid internship that leads to a permanent position upon successful completion of the training requirements. You will work on developmental assignments, participate in special initiatives, and solve complex problems while working alongside other specialists.
What you'll do#
- Perform developmental assignments using chemistry principles, techniques, and methods.
- Investigate, analyze, and interpret the composition, molecular structure, and properties of various substances.
- Handle recurring assignments that increase in difficulty and complexity over time.
- Collaborate with other specialists to plan and conduct research, studies, and special projects.
- Prepare written reports, correspondence, letters, and other documentation.
What you'll need#
- A degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering.
- At least 30 semester hours in chemistry.
- Coursework in mathematics through differential and integral calculus.
- At least 6 semester hours of physics.
- For GS-7: A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (GPA of 2.95+ overall or 3.45+ in your major or final two years).
- For GS-9: Two years of graduate education leading to a master's degree (GPA of 2.95+ overall or 3.45+ in your major or final two years).
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
Location & details#
This is an on-site role with multiple potential locations across the United States, including Maxwell AFB, AL; Davis Monthan AFB, AZ; Edwards AFB, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Poway, CA; Vandenberg AFB, CA; Air Force Academy, CO; Buckley AFB, CO; Peterson AFB, CO; Schriever AFB, CO; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC; Cape Canaveral AFS, FL; Eglin AFB, FL; Hurlburt Field, FL; MacDill AFB, FL; Orlando, FL; Patrick AFB, FL; Tyndall AFB, FL; Robins AFB, GA; Hanscom AFB, MA; Natick, MA; Andrews AFB, MD; White Oak, MD; Whiteman AFB, MO; Keesler AFB, MS; Offutt AFB, NE; Holloman AFB, NM; Kirtland AFB, NM; Nellis AFB, NV; Rome, NY; Heath, OH; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Tinker AFB, OK; Arnold AFB, TN; Dyess AFB, TX; Goodfellow AFB, TX; Lackland AFB, TX; Randolph AFB, TX; Hill AFB, UT; Arlington, VA; Dahlgren, VA; Langley AFB, VA; Pentagon, VA; and Warren AFB, WY.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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