To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and answer NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear after you submit your resume and are transferred to the NASA web site. Carefully answer the questions since the information you provide is used in determining minimum qualifications. If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status as 'Received'. If your status is 'Application Status Not Available', you have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application.
This is an appointment expected to start no earlier than August 2017, and last at least 1 year. Applicants must have at least 1 year remaining in their studies before they complete their degree requirements. The expected completion date you enter in the NASA supplemental questionnaire will be used in making this determination, and applicants who indicate a graduation date prior to August 2018 will be found ineligible.
The NASA Pathways Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience. This is a formal training program consisting of rotational periods of study and work. Participants receive formal periodic assessments of progress and sign a Pathways Agreement.
This Pathways Intern (co-op) position is for an engineering student trainee in the Project Management Branch located in the Facilities Division of the Facilities, Test and Manufacturing Directorate at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Branch Provides concept-to-completion project management and contract administration services for facility design and construction projects. Projects wide-ranging in size and complexity are accomplished through Architectural/Engineering professional services contracts , construction contracts, and onsite task order type construction contracts. Projects managed include new construction and/or large maintenance activities, repairs, modifications, upgrades and demolition of existing institutional and research facilities, structures, systems and equipment at Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station.
The Intern may be converted to an AST, Experimental Facility Development with full performance to the GS-13.
Summary
To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and answer NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear after you submit your resume and are transferred to the NASA web site. Carefully answer the questions since the information you provide is used in determining minimum qualifications. If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status as 'Received'. If your status is 'Application Status Not Available', you have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application.
This is an appointment expected to start no earlier than August 2017, and last at least 1 year. Applicants must have at least 1 year remaining in their studies before they complete their degree requirements. The expected completion date you enter in the NASA supplemental questionnaire will be used in making this determination, and applicants who indicate a graduation date prior to August 2018 will be found ineligible.
The NASA Pathways Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience. This is a formal training program consisting of rotational periods of study and work. Participants receive formal periodic assessments of progress and sign a Pathways Agreement.
This Pathways Intern (co-op) position is for an engineering student trainee in the Project Management Branch located in the Facilities Division of the Facilities, Test and Manufacturing Directorate at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Branch Provides concept-to-completion project management and contract administration services for facility design and construction projects. Projects wide-ranging in size and complexity are accomplished through Architectural/Engineering professional services contracts , construction contracts, and onsite task order type construction contracts. Projects managed include new construction and/or large maintenance activities, repairs, modifications, upgrades and demolition of existing institutional and research facilities, structures, systems and equipment at Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station.
The Intern may be converted to an AST, Experimental Facility Development with full performance to the GS-13.
This position is part of the NASA Pathways Intern Program which is a formal training program.
The incumbent will support facilities institutional infrastructure, associated projects and senior projects managers in the Project Management and Construction Branch.
This position requires you to work a specific schedule such as one semester at school followed by one semester at NASA. While the appointment must last at least one calendar year, this includes time on leave without pay while attending school.
Pursuing a degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours completed.
Available to work at least 640 hours prior to completion of degree.
Expected completion date at least 1 year from date of appointment.
See the required majors in the General Qualifications section.
You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
Qualifications
One of the following majors is required: • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Structural Engineering • Architecture
To be eligible for this position, you must:• Be a U.S. citizen;• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment;• Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in an accredited educational institution;• Be enrolled at least half-time as defined by your educational institution; and• Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.90 (on a 4.00 scale).
This position has a Selective Placement Factor which will also be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position. The Selective Placement Factor is either accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture.
The grade level you qualify for is based on education: GS-4/1 ($30,543 pa) - Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher (1 academic year is the equivalent of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours).
GS-5/1 ($34,171 pa) - Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher (2 academic years is the equivalent of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).
GS-6/1 ($38,091 pa) - Completion of 3 academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher (3 academic years is the equivalent of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours). The GS-6 level is the full performance level for undergraduate students.
GS-7/1 ($45,970 pa) - Completion of 4 academic years of study for a bachelor's degree and accepted into a master's program.
Education
Pathways candidates must be pursuing or planning to pursue a standard professional curriculum in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher with major study in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture.
U.S. EDUCATION: Institutions located within the United States that have attained accreditation are listed on the U.S. Department of Education's website. To verify your institution's accreditation, please access this website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. A complete listing of all institutions, including those located outside of U.S. territories, may be found in Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education, a handbook published annually by the American Council on Education (ACE).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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 and such education has been 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
You must meet eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
You will be considered for the highest grade for which you qualify. Interns may be promoted to higher grades based on the amount of education completed, student trainee work experience, and acceptable performance. However, promotions are not guaranteed.
You will be expected to comply with policies located at: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/pathways/.
You will serve a trial period for the duration of the Intern appointment
This is an appointment expected to start no earlier than August 2017, and last at least 1 year. Applicants must have at least 1 year remaining in their studies before they complete their degree requirements. The expected completion date you enter in the NASA supplemental questionnaire will be used in making this determination.
Interns may work schedules not to exceed 1,040 hours per fiscal year (part-time or full-time on an intermittent basis). The supervisor and Intern will agree on a formally-arranged schedule of school and work rotations. A rotation is a defined period of work or school study, usually a semester, a summer, or a quarter in length. Interns must complete 640 hours of work in order to be eligible for conversion to the competitive service. Although this vacancy announcement is advertised for multiple grade levels, it is not intended to convey any implication nor expectation that positions will be filled at all grade levels.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Interns may be considered for conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completion of degree requirements provided they:• Successfully completed an academic course of study with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.90 (on a 4.00 scale);• Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience before completing degree requirements;• Meet the qualification requirements for the position to which they are converted; and• Maintain acceptable performance. Eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that NASA will offer conversion.
If you are tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are 18 but not yet 26 years old, must be registered with the selective service system (or have an exemption) to be eligible for federal employment. For additional information or to register, click here (http://www.sss.gov/default.htm).
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The payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
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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.
We will review your application, including your answers to the NASA-specific questions, to ensure that you meet eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications. Candidates may be further evaluated based on preferred areas of study described above.
Veterans' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference when you apply. Veteran's preference will only be considered based on what is supported. For instance, if you claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point preference, you will be considered accordingly. For more information about Veterans' Preference, please visit this link.
Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or removal after hiring.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the NASA supplemental questions. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans' preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. Failure to submit a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration. Your application must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume using the resume builder available on the USAJobs site. NASA does not accept uploaded resumes created outside of the USAJobs resume builder process. Additionally, NASA does not accept documents attached through the USAJobs' document attachment feature. Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be transferred to a NASA website and asked to complete a short series of NASA-specific questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. If you successfully apply, USAJobs will show your application status as 'resume received - complete' (if your status is 'Application Started', you have not successfully applied.) Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application. [Centers to delete if not using USAJobs to receive applications]If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 4200 Rideout Road Resume Operations Center/Mailstop: HS50 Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812.
DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resume requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.
NASA's Resume Operations Center
4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer pending verification that you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements. An official, written firm job offer will only be issued once all requirements have been verified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the NASA supplemental questions. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans' preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. Failure to submit a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration. Your application must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume using the resume builder available on the USAJobs site. NASA does not accept uploaded resumes created outside of the USAJobs resume builder process. Additionally, NASA does not accept documents attached through the USAJobs' document attachment feature. Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be transferred to a NASA website and asked to complete a short series of NASA-specific questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. If you successfully apply, USAJobs will show your application status as 'resume received - complete' (if your status is 'Application Started', you have not successfully applied.) Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application. [Centers to delete if not using USAJobs to receive applications]If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 4200 Rideout Road Resume Operations Center/Mailstop: HS50 Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812.
DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resume requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.
NASA's Resume Operations Center
4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer pending verification that you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements. An official, written firm job offer will only be issued once all requirements have been verified.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
