Public Notice - Facility Operations/Equipment Services (Direct Hire)

Summary

Positions are available across Langley Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and White Sands Test Facility supporting equipment, property, supply, and logistics management needs. NASA may fill GS-1640 (Facility Operations Services) and GS-1670 (Equipment Services) positions at the GS-11 through GS-14 levels. Responsibilities will vary by position, grade level, and organizational need.

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.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee operations, maintenance and repairs of facilities and mission equipment, establishing preventive/corrective maintenance schedules, performance measures, and compliance controls.
• Execute operations, maintenance and repairs of facility and mission equipment in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Develop technical requirements and documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance plans, inspection checklists, lifecycle records), maintain configuration control, and ensure traceability for facilities/equipment changes.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, and audits of in house and contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications; track corrective actions to closure.
• Analyze operational data and trends (downtime, reliability, cost, spare parts, risk), recommend improvements, and brief leadership on status, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Advise stakeholders and leadership on facility/equipment capabilities, limitations, maintenance strategies, and risk trade offs; translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate cross functional projects (engineering, safety, environmental, procurement, finance) to deliver facility upgrades or equipment modifications on time and within budget.
• Manage contractor actions and agreements, review scopes, submittals, and change orders; verify technical adequacy and ensure conformance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Establish logistics and sustainment practices, forecast spares, manage inventories, and optimize maintenance resources to maximize availability and reliability of facilities/equipment.

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: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Performing facility/equipment operations or maintenance activities (e.g., scheduling preventative maintenance, performing inspections, drafting SOPs/specifications) and ensuring compliance with standards and policies. 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: Coordinating facility/equipment programs or projects (e.g., defining scope, selecting methods, executing inspections/assessments) and recommending corrective actions based on findings. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Acting as a senior advisor for facility/equipment programs or projects (e.g., setting technical direction, integrating safety/environmental requirements, overseeing contractor quality and compliance) and resolving complex issues across stakeholders. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading complex facility operations/equipment management programs or projects (e.g., providing technical and programmatic leadership, analyzing lifecycle needs, prioritizing requirements, coordinating resources, managing risks); Developing strategies and recommendations to improve operational reliability, efficiency, safety, or mission 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 Facilities Operations and Maintenance Planning and Evaluating Project Management Compliance Technical Documentation Customer Service Problem Solving To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057775 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, occupational series (select as many as desired), and lowest grade you wish to be considered for. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion. 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.