Public Notice - Equipment, Facilities, and Services Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary

The Equipment, Facilities, and Services Specialist leads site-wide efforts to maintain and manage Operational Technology (OT) systems, including cybersecurity alignment, reliability improvements, and lifecycle management. Work involves administrative and hands-on support for mission-critical OT equipment used across propulsion test operations, Federal City facilities, and range management. NASA may fill positions in any of the grades and locations listed in this announcement.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Oversees risk management, cybersecurity compliance, and resiliency practices for Operational Technology (OT) assets, coordinating with Center and Agency Information Technology (IT) representatives and users.
• Leads development, modernization, and configuration control for OT systems including Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS), monitoring networks, industrial controls, and facility automation platforms.
• Develops project requirements, estimates, and technical documentation supporting upgrades, task orders, and mission critical facility operations.
• Provides technical direction, workload prioritization, and mentoring for staff; evaluates performance of OT services delivered through contracts or civil service.
• Interfaces with Center directorates, tenants, and other organizations to ensure OT systems meet operational, safety, and performance requirements.
• For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Applying established methods, procedures, or technical practices to support the operation, maintenance, configuration, or lifecycle management of Operational Technology systems or facility equipment; and Collecting and/or evaluating technical information concerning the condition, configuration, performance, or security of Operational Technology equipment or systems. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Applying technical knowledge to the operation, maintenance, configuration, or lifecycle management of Operational Technology systems and/or facility equipment, such as Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS), facility automation, monitoring networks, industrial controls, fire detection systems, or other mission-critical facility systems; and Evaluating Operational Technology equipment and system condition, configuration, performance, and/or security requirements and coordinating with technical personnel, users, or service providers to identify issues and support corrective actions. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Supporting lifecycle management of mission-critical Operational Technology systems and facility equipment, such fire detection infrastructure, systems enabling occupational health or industrial hygiene programs, systems supporting propulsion test stands, or site-wide Energy Management Control Systems; Supporting System Security Plans (SSPs) for information systems, including hybrid Operational Technology/Information Technology systems interfacing with propulsion test infrastructure and facility utilities; and Collaborating with a variety of personnel to validate Operational Technology equipment condition, accountability, configuration, and ensuring security documentation accurately support propulsion test readiness. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Applying technical expertise to lifecycle management of mission-critical Operational Technology systems and facility equipment, such as fire detection infrastructure, systems enabling occupational health or industrial hygiene programs, systems supporting propulsion test stands, or site-wide Energy Management Control Systems; Developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) for information systems, including hybrid Operational Technology/Information Technology systems interfacing with propulsion test infrastructure and facility utilities; and Providing guidance to a variety of personnel to validate Operational Technology equipment condition, accountability, configuration, and ensuring security documentation accurately support propulsion test readiness. 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

Basic Requirement: If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation. How You Will Be Evaluated

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website. 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 assessment questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or assessment questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Facilities Operations and Maintenance Systems Testing and Evaluation Information Systems Security Risk Management Facilities Technical Competence To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054156 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. NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: [email protected]. Other Information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion. For purposes of ICTAP selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. Meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position for the position. Submit proof that you meet the requirements for 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. Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/. Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the above process, although, if a standard probationary period is required. You are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period.