Public Notice - Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-11/12/13 levels).

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.
• Support the planning, development, and execution of technical tasks, system updates, or project activities across facilities, infrastructure, and engineering operations.
• Create, update, or analyze technical documents, drawings, models, or system data to ensure accuracy and alignment with project or facility requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and field personnel to identify and resolve technical issues affecting system performance, facility readiness, or project deliverables.
• Assist and perform field verification, data collection, system evaluations, or site investigations to support accurate documentation, design efforts, or operational planning.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement procedures, workflows, and standards that enhance the efficiency and safety of technical operations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings to communicate task status, share technical insights, and ensure alignment across project teams.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, planning sessions, or system assessments to ensure functional and operational requirements are met.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational or documentation enhancements and contributing to solutions.
• 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-11, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level in the Federal service: Assisting in planning or executing technical engineering tasks such as facility system updates, modification projects, or infrastructure support activities; Using engineering software, diagnostic tools, drafting applications, or instrumentation to support technical analyses or system documentation; and Collecting field data, performing basic system evaluations, or supporting site investigations for engineering documentation or design accuracy. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service: Independently performing complex technical tasks involving facility systems, infrastructure readiness, system performance analysis, or technical project execution; Developing or interpreting engineering drawings, models, specifications, or documentation with minimal oversight; and Conducting detailed field verification, system evaluations, or site investigations and recommending corrective or technical actions. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service: Serving as a technical authority or senior technician responsible for planning, leading, and executing advanced engineering or facility system tasks; Performing advanced evaluations of facility systems, diagnosing critical performance or configuration issues, and developing engineering solutions; and Providing authoritative input during design reviews, engineering assessments, or operational planning sessions. 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/#Super-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligent (SI) or SI-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.

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: Engineering and Science Support Technical Competence Technology Application Attention to Detail Planning and Evaluating Teamwork To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094609 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

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the location and lowest grade you wish to be considered for. 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. For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (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, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. Exceed the minimum qualification requirements 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. If a standard probationary period is required, you are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion.