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

US Langley Research Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Langley Research Center, in coordination with Johnson Space Center and White Sands Test Facility, has openings at GS-11 through GS-14 for facility operations and equipment services. Responsibilities vary by position, grade level, and organizational need.

Your resume must clearly describe how you meet the required specialized experience. Promotion potential and performance will vary by position and are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level.
• Covers facility/equipment operations, inspections, SOPs/specifications, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility/equipment programs or projects and recommend corrective actions based on findings.
• Provide senior advisory input on technical direction and safety/environmental requirements.
• Oversee complex facility operations and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)

LL.M.

Graduate study toward Ph.D.

Job description

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. 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.
• b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
• 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
• d) LL.M., if related
• 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.

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.