ENGINEERING

Summary

The PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position upon completion of a 3‑year formal training plan. As an Intern you will develop personal and professional skills while addressing change, complexity, and problem solving. The program includes yearly salary increases with promotions and salary increases based on performance and supervisory approval.

$55,486 – $99,314 per year (variations by location). Positions are GS 7–9.

• Gunter AFB, AL
• Maxwell AFB, AL
• Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
• Edwards AFB, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Travis AFB, CA
• Vandenberg AFB, CA
• Buckley AFB, CO
• Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO
• Peterson AFB, CO
• Schriever AFB, CO
• Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling, DC
• Cape Canaveral, FL
• Eglin AFB, FL
• Hurlburt Field, FL
• Mac Dill AFB, FL
• Patrick AFB, FL
• Tyndall AFB, FL
• Robins AFB, GA
• Hickam AFB, HI
• Barksdale AFB, LA
• Hanscom AFB, MA
• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
• Andrews AFB, MD
• White Oak, MD
• Whiteman AFB, MO
• 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
• Fort Sam Houston, TX
• Goodfellow AFB, TX
• Lackland AFB, TX
• Randolph AFB, TX
• Hill AFB, UT
• Dahlgren, VA
• Langley AFB, VA
• Pentagon, Arlington, VA
• Fairchild AFB, WA
• Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, WA
• Warren AFB, WY

• No remote work
• Telework eligible:
  No
• Travel:
  Occasional travel may be required
• Relocation expenses reimbursed:
  Yes per agency policy
• Appointment type:
  Internships
• Work schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Security clearance:
  Secret
• Drug test:
  Yes
• Position sensitivity and risk:
  Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or graduate institution.

Recent graduates

Graduated from an accredited educational institute within the last 2 years (3 years for Veterans).

• Performs general engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty screened by a higher‑grade engineer.
• Assists in general engineering work of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher‑grade engineers.
• Uses engineering manuals, standard publications and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data for higher‑level engineers, contractors and/or customers.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional development to remain current in the field and apply to work assignments.
• Uses computers and software (e.g., analysis tools, project tracking) to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.
• For GS‑0858:
  Applies biomedical engineering knowledge to support higher‑grade engineer tasks; participates in planning, monitoring, and conducting special studies; uses CAD/CADD programs; analyzes problems and recommends solutions; prepares recommendations, calculations, graphs, tables; communicates clearly in writing and orally.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Salary varies by location; PCS expenses permissible per regulations.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Position subject to DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Possibly subject to drug testing.
• Employees must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosures and political appointments may be required.
• One‑year probationary period.
• Some positions may require Secret, Top Secret, or Special Sensitive clearance.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS‑7 and GS‑9

• Professional engineering degree (ABET accredited or equivalent).
• Coursework includes differential and integral calculus; advanced courses in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical fields and circuits, or comparable engineering sciences.

GS‑7 Eligibility Options

GS‑9 Eligibility

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