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PHYSICAL SCIENTIST ENVIRONMENTAL Department of the Air Force Air Force Civilian Career Training AFPC Talent Readiness Apply Print Share Save

Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change complexity and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09292025 to 09282026 Salary $49,960 to - $99,314 per year Total salary varies depending on location of position Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9 Locations Gunter AFB AL Few vacancies Maxwell AFB AL Few vacancies Davis Monthan AFB AZ Few vacancies Edwards AFB CA Few vacancies Air Force Academy CO Few vacancies Buckley AFB CO Few vacancies Cheyenne Mountain AFB CO Few vacancies Peterson AFB CO Few vacancies Schriever AFB CO Few vacancies Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling DC Few vacancies Cape Canaveral AFS FL Few vacancies Eglin AFB FL Few vacancies Hurlburt Field FL Few vacancies MacDill AFB FL Few vacancies Patrick AFB FL Few vacancies Tyndall AFB FL Few vacancies Robins AFB GA Few vacancies Hickam AFB HI Few vacancies Barksdale AFB LA Few vacancies Hanscom AFB MA Few vacancies Natick MA Few vacancies Aberdeen Proving Ground MD Few vacancies Andrews AFB MD Few vacancies White Oak MD Few vacancies Offutt AFB NE Few vacancies Holloman AFB NM Few vacancies Kirtland AFB NM Few vacancies Nellis AFB NV Few vacancies Rome NY Few vacancies Heath OH Few vacancies Wright-Patterson AFB OH Few vacancies Tinker AFB OK Few vacancies Arnold AFB TN Few vacancies Dyess AFB TX Few vacancies Fort Sam Houston TX Few vacancies Goodfellow AFB TX Few vacancies Lackland AFB TX Few vacancies Randolph AFB TX Few vacancies Hill AFB UT Few vacancies Arlington VA Few vacancies Dahlgren VA Few vacancies Langley AFB VA Few vacancies Pentagon Arlington VA Few vacancies Fairchild AFB WA Few vacancies Warren AFB WY Few vacancies

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family Series 1301 General Physical Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number K-26-DHA-12804781-AKK Control number 846709200

Required documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility eligibilities you are claiming.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

Online Application - Questionnaire Resume Your resume may NOT exceed two pages and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply.

Transcripts Registration License If qualifying on education position requires education you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position submit an active current registration license.

Veterans If claiming VEOA VRA or 30 Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214 which must include the character of service i.e. with an honorable or general discharge. This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2 4 or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30 Disabled Veteran you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran disabled veteran and preference eligible as applicable when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

Name Rank Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service Start and End Dates Expected Date of Discharge Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date if applicable Expected character of service discharge and type of separation i.e. separation or retirement Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by or by direction of the adjutant personnel office unit commander or higher headquarters commander.

Note The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply The complete Application Package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09282026.

To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire12804781

To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.

For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment i.e. monthyear to monthyear or monthyear to present. If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee provide your pay plan series and grade i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating given within the last three years and/or incentive awards in your resume.

Do NOT include photographs inappropriate material inappropriate content nor personal information such as age gender religion social security number etc. on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name first and last MUST be included on your resume.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded i.e. resume is received accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

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