### JOB SUMMARY:
The Air Force continuously strives to attract, recruit, and develop Civilians that are willing to uphold the core values of our institution. Not only does a Civilian Career with the Air Force offer challenging work, but it gives the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. We are looking for Civilians with the strongest character and commitment to meeting the Air Force's core mission requirements. We are offering you an exciting career with the best Air Force in the world-begin as a PALACE Acquire Intern!
The PALACE Acquire Program (PAQ) was established to heighten the United States Air Force’s ability to maintain the leading edge in today’s technology-intensive environment by hiring you – dynamic, creative and innovative scientists and engineers. The Scientists and Engineering PAQ program offers qualified BS graduates a well-planned 3-year development and training program which includes one year of graduate studies in a technology-related field. The first and third years of this unique training and developmental program involve work experience, while the second year is dedicated to full-time, paid graduate studies. Qualified MS or BS degrees supplemented by one year of professional engineering or science experience may also be considered and, if selected, placed in a two year on-the-job training program. Upon completion of the PALACE Acquire Program, employees will be placed on a permanent position. Promotions and salary increases are based upon successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful Civilian career with the United States Air Force.
This is an Expedited Hiring Authority Public Notice; under this recruitment procedure, each location/installation, identified in this Public Notice will make selections for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
These positions are being filled under the **Acquisition Expedited Hiring Authority**. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority to appoint certain Civilians to positions designated pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improve Act (DAWIA); positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions are filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule. Pay may vary by geographic location.
Notice of Results (NOR)s will ONLY be sent to applicants in the event of selections made from this public notice under this authority.
*Job Title:* AF Palace Acquire Intern (PAQ) - Scientist & Engineer - ENGINEER
*Department:* Department of the Air Force
*Agency:* Air Force Personnel Center
*Job Announcement Number:* BE14-EHA-1018846-8XX-09-JDC
*SALARY RANGE:* $54,028.00 to $68,809.00 / Per Year
*OPEN PERIOD:* Tuesday, December 24, 2013 to Thursday, July 31, 2014
*SERIES & GRADE:* GS-0801/0806/0830/0850/0854/0855/0861/0896-09
*POSITION INFORMATION:* Full Time - Multiple Appointment Types
*PROMOTION POTENTIAL:* 12
*DUTY LOCATIONS:* Few vacancies in the following location(s):
*WHO MAY APPLY:* United States Citizens
*SECURITY CLEARANCE:* Secret
*SUPERVISORY STATUS:* No