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Call for Resumes for Professional, Administrative, Assistant, Clerical and Technician Student Employment Program (PAACTSEP)

  • City, State:
    • United States
  • Location/Base:
    • Eglin AFB, FL
    • Kirtland AFB, NM
    • Multiple Locations
    • Rome, NY
    • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Level:
    • Intern
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • Other
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • Varies
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • Center
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL/DPPT
  • Job Overview:

    • Who is AFRL?

      This job posting may be used to hire students in the Professional, Administrative, Assistant, Clerical and Technician Student Employment Program (PAACTSEP) directly into Lab Demo using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Department of Defense’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs). This student authority allows for the noncompetitive conversion to competitive service.

      Courses of study include:

      • General Student
      • Administrative & Office Support
      • Financial Management
      • Business & Industry
      • Information Technology

      Students may be appointed to a temporary or a flexible length student term appointment.  A travel allowance may be offered. Applications will be kept on file until 31 December 2025. You will have the opportunity to renew your submission after 1 January 2026. All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Air Force and will not be returned once submitted.

      Pay setting rules and regulations will be applied based upon levels of experience and/or education. Locality pay will be determined by location. Under the DU-1 grade level, salary could range from $39K to $79K.

      PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date. 

  • Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
    • No
  • Required Qualifications:
      • US Citizenship
      • This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or an Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
      • Have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
      • Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program leading to an appropriate degree.
      • Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in a 2-year program designed specifically for transfer to a 4-year institution under the same criteria listed above.
      • Although not guaranteed, you must have a 2.95 GPA to convert to a permanent position.
  • Desired Qualifications:

    • Desire to pursue a PAACTSEP career at the Air Force Research Laboratory.

       

      (Requisition No. 97908)

  • Don’t think you meet every requirement for this position? Studies have shown that many talented candidates don't apply because they assume that they are not qualified and do not feel like they meet every single requirement.  At AFRL we are dedicated to building a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives and talent that enables us to effectively accomplish and accelerate our mission.  So, if you’re excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly to the duties, we strongly encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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