About the role#
The Palace Acquire Program is a 3-year formal training plan designed for professional and personal growth. This role offers a permanent position upon successful completion of your training. You will receive yearly salary increases and promotions based on your performance and supervisory approval. This is a full-time, on-site internship that requires a one-year probationary period.
What you'll do#
You will perform planning tasks of varying complexity while supporting higher-graded personnel. Your daily work includes:
- Supporting the maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP).
- Assisting with the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program.
- Contributing to the Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Planning (IICEP) program.
- Reviewing and coordinating the preparation and implementation of planning projects related to housing, transportation, and construction.
- Completing assignments in alignment with your formal training plan.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- A degree in community planning, urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration.
- Completion of at least 12 semester hours in planning processes, socioeconomic/physical elements, urban/regional economic analysis, and development finance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet federal employment suitability requirements.
- Compliance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements and maintenance of current certifications.
- For GS-07: Completion of 1 academic year of graduate education, a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement, 5 years of pre-professional study, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05.
- For GS-09: A Master's degree, 2 full years of graduate education, or a related LL.B or J.D.
- Registration with the Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
Location & details#
This position is available at the following locations:
- Beale AFB, California
- Travis AFB, California
- Tyndall AFB, Florida
- Moody AFB, Georgia
- McGuire AFB, New Jersey
- Nellis AFB, Nevada
- Fairchild AFB, Washington
Note that you may be required to relocate during or after your training. You may also be expected to work outside of normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force.
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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