Hampton, Virginia, United States
$105-136k
Full Time
an hour ago
Job description
Duties
- Accomplishes assembly, construction, installation, fabrication, maintenance, operation, repairs, and modification of research apparatus and test facilities.
- Performs critical facility/equipment inspections, initiating necessary repairs to facility/test article; provides technical support necessary to insure the operational capability of assigned facilities and their experimental systems and subsystems.
- Performs work of a broad scope in the design, buildup, adaptation, and modification of mechanical/electrical systems or component parts, which are part of complex experimental research tests.
- Adheres to existing operational procedures, configuration mandates and Langley Research Center (LaRC) standards of facility operation and operation of experimental devices.
- Operates high-energy, complex research facilites to execute fundamental flow physics studies, aerodynamic performance measurements and aeroheating assessment of advanced vehicle systems.
- Diagnoses problems with the test facilities and test articles; adheres to existing operational procedures, modifying and developing special procedures as required.
- Maintains the facility Configuration Management Program documentation making drawing changes, procedure changes, facility resume changes, etc; adheres to existing LaRC Safety Standards and Regulations in the performance of assigned duties.
- Aides in determining test procedures, evaluating test results and making necessary design adjustments.
- Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
- Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Modifying and maintaining integrated systems associated with aerospace research test facilities (such as high-pressure air and gas systems, vacuum,electromechanical interlock systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls, and Instrumentation);
- Leading technical support necessary to ensure the operational capability of assigned facilities, following operational procedures, configuration mandates and standards of facility operation and operation of experimental devices;
- Providing technical support to Directorate and Branch projects and facilities to include input to test and model systems controls integration, aiding in determining test procedures, evaluating test results, and making necessary design adjustments.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
If you are a current federal employee, you must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible for this position. To be eligible, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in a position no more than 1 grade lower than the advertised position. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.)
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information.
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.
Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (Term Appointments | NASA) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
You will be assessed on the following competencies:
- Facilities Operations and Maintenance
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Technology Application
- Technical Problem Solving
- Technical Competence
- Teamwork
NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Under NASA's quality grouping process, applicants will be assessed on the position competencies and placed in one of three groups identified and defined below:
- Best Qualified Group - Applicants who demonstrate a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
- Highly Qualified Group - Applicants who demonstrate a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
- Qualified Group - Applicants who demonstrate the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Best Qualified merit promotion candidates. Highly Qualified merit promotion candidates may also be referred, if additional candidates are needed.
- Qualified candidates eligible for consideration under Schedule A or VRA in accordance with veterans' preference rules, as applicable.
- Qualified candidates that are eligible for special hiring authorities or non-competitive hiring authorities.
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