About the role#
The PALACE Acquire Program provides a permanent position upon completion of a 3-year formal training plan. This internship involves professional development, problem solving, and exposure to architectural projects within the Department of the Air Force. You will work on-site and may be required to relocate during or after your training. This is a full-time, paid position that includes yearly salary increases based on performance and supervisory approval.
What you'll do#
- Assist higher-grade architects with specific, limited work assignments.
- Use CADD programs and project tracking software to solve architectural problems.
- Coordinate projects with architects in other disciplines or with engineers.
- Participate in design work for new construction, renovations, and property improvements.
- Prepare or contribute to architect and engineer statements of work.
- Perform construction management and base development functions.
- Keep up with emerging technologies to ensure development remains current.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules to maintain a safe work environment.
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force if required.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A degree in architecture or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
- Completion of a one-year probationary period.
- Compliance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
- For GS-07: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or one year of graduate-level education.
- For GS-09: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
- Registration with the Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
Location & details#
This program is available at the following locations:
- Little Rock AFB, Arkansas
- Vandenberg AFB, California
- Moody AFB, Georgia
- Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
- Dyess AFB, Texas
Work may require travel on military or commercial aircraft and the operation of a motor vehicle. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
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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