AF Force Renewal (DAF)
Summary
The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of a 3‑year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving.
Overview Application Period: 09/29/2025 – 09/28/2026
Salary $55,486 to $99,314 per year (varies by location)
Locations
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
MacDill AFB, FL
Tyndall AFB, FL
Robins AFB, GA
Barksdale AFB, LA
Hanscom AFB, MA
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Andrews AFB, MD
Offutt AFB, NE
Holloman AFB, NM
Kirtland AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Rome, NY
Heath, OH
Wright‑Patterson AFB, OH
Tinker AFB, OK
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
Remote Eligibility Not remote; telework eligible: No; travel required: Occasional travel may be expected.
Appointment Type & Schedule Internships – Full‑time
Job Family Series 1320 – Chemistry
Supervisory Status No
Security Clearance Secret
Drug Test No
Position Sensitivity and Risk Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk; Suitability/Fitness
Eligibility 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 Graduates from an accredited institution within the last 2 years (or 6 years for Veterans).
Duties GS‑07 Responsibilities:
Perform developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, and procedures related to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances.
Perform recurring assignments of limited but increasing difficulty as directed by supervisor or team lead.
Participate in special initiatives, studies, and projects; work with specialists to plan, perform research, and conduct studies.
Prepare written correspondence and other documentation: draft responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and related materials.
GS‑09 Responsibilities:
Perform developmental assignments in investigating, analyzing, and interpreting the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances, including transformations and energies.
Determine tasks and procedures to accomplish conventional work; adapt guidelines to resolve procedural or factual issues.
Carry out special projects and initiatives; collaborate with specialists on studies.
Prepare written correspondence and documentation (newsletter items, inquiries, reports, letters, and related documents).
Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplementary coursework in mathematics (differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
You may qualify if you meet one of the following:
GS‑7 : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level. GPA requirements:
2.95 or higher out of 4.0 on official transcript, or
3.45 or higher based on required courses in major field during final 2 years.
GS‑9 : Two years of graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent. GPA requirements:
2.95 or higher out of 4.0 on official transcript, or
3.45 or higher based on required courses in major field during final 2 years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Professional knowledge of chemistry theories, principles, and standard practices sufficient to perform assignments.
Skill in applying principles and practices to complete assignments.
Knowledge to prepare studies, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to plan, organize work, consult with coworkers, and apply analytical techniques.
Education Transcripts must be provided to support educational claims. All education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting institution. Official transcripts are required upon selection.
Foreign Education : Must be deemed equivalent to U.S. conventional education; provide evidence of equivalency.
Additional Information Direct‐Hire Authority for Post‑Secondary Students and Recent Graduates under DoD. Positions may be permanent or term, full‑time or part‑time. Pay varies by location. Current post‑secondary students are enrolled in a full‑time program with at least one year completed; recent graduates earned a degree within the last two years.
Active Duty Service Members must submit certification memos as per VOW Act if applying before discharge.
Benefits Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type and full‑time/part‑time status.
How to Apply Complete all required documentation by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/28/2026. Submissions include:
Online application questionnaire.
Resume (≤ 2 pages; include current name, role details, dates).
Transcripts/registration/license or evidence of enrollment if required.
Veteran documentation if applicable.
Other required documents as listed in the “Required Documents” section.
Follow the USAJOBS application process and click “Submit My Application.”
Agency Contact Information Phone: 1‑800‑525‑0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address: AF Force Renewal, 550 C Street W, JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150, US
Next Steps After submission, you may be contacted for further evaluation or interviews. The application will remain active through the open period; after closing, reapplication will be required.
Fair and Transparent Federal hiring is fair and transparent. Guidance on criminal history, EEO policy, financial suitability, privacy, accommodation, selective service, false statements, and social security number requests is available through the provided references.
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Overview Application Period: 09/29/2025 – 09/28/2026
Salary $55,486 to $99,314 per year (varies by location)
Locations
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
MacDill AFB, FL
Tyndall AFB, FL
Robins AFB, GA
Barksdale AFB, LA
Hanscom AFB, MA
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Andrews AFB, MD
Offutt AFB, NE
Holloman AFB, NM
Kirtland AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Rome, NY
Heath, OH
Wright‑Patterson AFB, OH
Tinker AFB, OK
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
Remote Eligibility Not remote; telework eligible: No; travel required: Occasional travel may be expected.
Appointment Type & Schedule Internships – Full‑time
Job Family Series 1320 – Chemistry
Supervisory Status No
Security Clearance Secret
Drug Test No
Position Sensitivity and Risk Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk; Suitability/Fitness
Eligibility 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 Graduates from an accredited institution within the last 2 years (or 6 years for Veterans).
Duties GS‑07 Responsibilities:
Perform developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, and procedures related to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances.
Perform recurring assignments of limited but increasing difficulty as directed by supervisor or team lead.
Participate in special initiatives, studies, and projects; work with specialists to plan, perform research, and conduct studies.
Prepare written correspondence and other documentation: draft responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and related materials.
GS‑09 Responsibilities:
Perform developmental assignments in investigating, analyzing, and interpreting the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances, including transformations and energies.
Determine tasks and procedures to accomplish conventional work; adapt guidelines to resolve procedural or factual issues.
Carry out special projects and initiatives; collaborate with specialists on studies.
Prepare written correspondence and documentation (newsletter items, inquiries, reports, letters, and related documents).
Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplementary coursework in mathematics (differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
You may qualify if you meet one of the following:
GS‑7 : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level. GPA requirements:
2.95 or higher out of 4.0 on official transcript, or
3.45 or higher based on required courses in major field during final 2 years.
GS‑9 : Two years of graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent. GPA requirements:
2.95 or higher out of 4.0 on official transcript, or
3.45 or higher based on required courses in major field during final 2 years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Professional knowledge of chemistry theories, principles, and standard practices sufficient to perform assignments.
Skill in applying principles and practices to complete assignments.
Knowledge to prepare studies, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to plan, organize work, consult with coworkers, and apply analytical techniques.
Education Transcripts must be provided to support educational claims. All education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting institution. Official transcripts are required upon selection.
Foreign Education : Must be deemed equivalent to U.S. conventional education; provide evidence of equivalency.
Additional Information Direct‐Hire Authority for Post‑Secondary Students and Recent Graduates under DoD. Positions may be permanent or term, full‑time or part‑time. Pay varies by location. Current post‑secondary students are enrolled in a full‑time program with at least one year completed; recent graduates earned a degree within the last two years.
Active Duty Service Members must submit certification memos as per VOW Act if applying before discharge.
Benefits Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type and full‑time/part‑time status.
How to Apply Complete all required documentation by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/28/2026. Submissions include:
Online application questionnaire.
Resume (≤ 2 pages; include current name, role details, dates).
Transcripts/registration/license or evidence of enrollment if required.
Veteran documentation if applicable.
Other required documents as listed in the “Required Documents” section.
Follow the USAJOBS application process and click “Submit My Application.”
Agency Contact Information Phone: 1‑800‑525‑0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address: AF Force Renewal, 550 C Street W, JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150, US
Next Steps After submission, you may be contacted for further evaluation or interviews. The application will remain active through the open period; after closing, reapplication will be required.
Fair and Transparent Federal hiring is fair and transparent. Guidance on criminal history, EEO policy, financial suitability, privacy, accommodation, selective service, false statements, and social security number requests is available through the provided references.
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