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Equipment Facilities and Services Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

You will be responsible for understanding, implementing and reviewing, policies, procedures, operations schedules, resources, procurement, funding, and facility requirements for HQ Support Services Division (SSD). You will also be a responsible team member for all NASA, Office of Storage Infrastructure (OSI) HQ SSD efforts to provide Equipment Facilities services to NASA HQ Stakeholders for NASA mission accomplishment of its vision and long-term goals.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 08/26/2022
Closed date: 08/30/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$106,823 - $138,868 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HQ-22-DE-11618680-DS
Control number
673657600

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Duties

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  • Provides facility support essential to the continuous operations of critical equipment and facilities to NASA mission activities.
  • Maintains awareness of the activities to be conducted throughout the facility and anticipates equipment, facilities, and services that will be required and that they are in a state of readiness.
  • Supports equipment and facility upgrades and maintenance by providing resource requirements, schedule planning, and coordinating the implementation of the required work effort with internal and/or external entities as required.
  • Responsible for safe and continuous operations of assigned equipment and facilities.
  • Plans, manages, oversees, coordinates, and ensures all phases of major projects for the interior construction, renovation, and repair of sites/facilities for NASA.
  • Provides project or program oversight for in-house personnel or contractors to accomplish projects.
  • Researches and analyzes long-range needs and critical problems for equipment and facilities programs and operations.
  • Coordinates construction and rehabilitation projects for equipment and facilities, including those that may be required on short notice.
  • Serves as the team lead for Operations and Maintenance projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
  • Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

  • Providing assistance on project or program plans that involve coordination and schedule execution;
  • Working with professional or general contractors for building, office space, or equipment and facility support; supporting day-to-day operations of assigned equipment and facilities; ensuring that relevant maintenance, replacement, repairs, and modifications occur to assure a state of operational readiness; and,
  • Contributing to conflict resolution pertaining to facilities and equipment operations to support organizational missions.

Note: Experience with the practical application of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) standards is not required but preferred.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are selected, NASA may request information regarding your vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 on 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 vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Teamwork
  • Compliance
  • Technical Competence
  • Facilities Operations and Maintenance
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.

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Agency contact information

NASA Shared Services Contact Center
Phone
1-877-677-2123
Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
Address
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Washington, DC 20546
US

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