ARCHIVIST

Air Force Civilian Career Training

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Force Civilian Career Training in Alabama seeks a Palace Acquire Intern to gain hands-on experience in archival work while supporting the History and Museums Career Field Management Team.

The role involves performing developmental assignments in archival appraisals, answering requests for historical information, and preparing finding aids, with a 2-year training plan and yearly salary increases.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in History with at least 18 semester hours in history from an accredited institution.
You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Education must be accredited by a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

Performs developmental assignments involving portions of archival appraisals.
Answers routine requests for historical information.
Assists in disseminating historical information through finding aids.
Carries out special assignments to grow archival knowledge and skills.

Skills

Archival procedures

Attention to detail

Historical research

Education

Bachelor's degree in History

18 history credits

Transcript required

SAA demonstrated achievement

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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:

Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision;
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.
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).

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;

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $77460/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.