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The primary purpose of this position is: This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program which is under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. This position is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the Civil Engineer Career Team.
10/25/2024 to 09/30/2025
$41,966 - $104,217 per year
GS 7 - 9
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
CE-CSAPAQ-12540821-PB
816161400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
GS-810-07 (Civil Engineer)
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade engineer.
- Performs assignments meant to familiarize incumbent with execution of typically assigned projects,
in-house and by contract, and with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and
policies.
- Assists in the coordinating of curricula and training for assigned program areas on the installation.
-Assists in providing advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program
areas.
-Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work that
enhances the safety of the work environment.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
GS-810-09 (Civil Engineer)
- Participates in design work for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering.
- Prepares or participates in the preparation of architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work (SOW).
- Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects.
GS-0819-07 (Environmental Engineer)
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade environmental professional.
- Performs assignments meant to familiarize incumbent with execution of typically assigned projects, in-house and by contract, and with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
- Assists with the coordination of curricula and training for assigned program areas of the installation.
GS-0819-09 (Environmental Engineer)
- Performs work assignments that are moderately difficult and complex including phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade environmental professional.
- Responsible for executing moderately difficult assigned projects, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
- Assists with the coordination of curricula and training for assigned program areas on the installation.
- Provides advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program areas.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
GS-0830-07 (Mechanical Engineer)
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor
phases of a broader assignment of a higher grade engineer.
- Uses computer software such as information management programs, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs.
- Assists in coordinating projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
GS-0830-09 (Mechanical Engineer)
- Participates in design work for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering.
- Prepares or participates in the preparation of architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work
(SOW).
- Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become
obsolete.
GS-0850-07 (Electrical Engineer)
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade engineer.
- Uses computers and computer software such as information management programs, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to assist higher grade engineers in solving engineering problems and facilitate the work.
- Assists in coordinating projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects.
GS-0850-09 (Electrical Engineer)
- Participates in design work for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering.
- Prepares or participates in the preparation of architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work (SOW).
- Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
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.
KSAs Continued:
0830-07 (Mechanical Engineer)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For DHA Positions:
These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority under Extension of Direct Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; positions may be professional or administrative occupations and located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent/term with a full-time/part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
*** The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is progressing toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least 1 year of the program.
*** The term "recent graduate" means a person awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than 2 years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than 4 years.
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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.
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2025.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12540821
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 (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816161400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.