PHYSICIST

Job Summary Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments. Eligibility For DHA Positions: These positions are being filled under 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 post‑secondary students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force‑Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full‑time or part‑time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. The term “Current post‑secondary student” means a person who is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at a full‑time program at an institution of higher education; and is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least one year of the program. The term “recent graduate” means a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two 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 four years. Major Duties *This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and, as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPZS. GS-07: Performs work as a physicist in support of conventional projects assigned to higher level scientists. Performs work as a physicist of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade scientists. Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems. Researches scientific information through a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines. Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of and enhance the intern's training and development. GS-09: Plans and conducts own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade physicists. Performs scientific assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade physicist. Assists higher grade physicists in finding solutions for problems requiring a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines. Develops written summaries to be used by higher level physicists, contractors, and/or customers. Presents briefings or presentations as required. Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the scientific field for application to work assignment Requirements & Documentation Applicants who do not submit required documentation will be eliminated from consideration. The following documents must be provided with the application: transcripts (to support educational claims), proof of active registration/license if required, and, if applicable, VOW certification memo or DD Form 214 for veterans. All applicants must submit a resume (max two pages) and an application questionnaire. Resumes must include hours worked per week, dates of employment, and for current or former federal employees, pay plan, series, and grade. Applicants must also provide, where applicable, documents supporting eligibility under the Direct‑Hire Authority, such as proof of enrollment, degree award, or recent graduation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Exploration Geophysicists