This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air force Personnel Center, Civilian Force Management Directorate and administered by the History and Museums Career Field Management Team. Position locations may vary from listed locations.
- Performs a variety of developmental assignments involving portions of archival appraisals. - Answers routine requests for historical information. - Assists in disseminating historical information through the preparation of finding aids. - Carries out special assignments. Performs taskings which are designed to further knowledge and skill in archival procedures and related functions.
Bachelor's degree in History or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history from a qualifying educational institution is required. This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html 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 2-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases.
Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force.
You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.
If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc., you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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This position is with Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $77460/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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