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Administrative Manager (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
John F. Kennedy Space Center
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Summary

You will provide all the NASA specific needs like Electronic Work Requests (EWR) and pushing for work for the facility (fire alarm drills coordination, signage and mowing at specific times). You will serve as the Multi-flow Space Allocation Team (MSAT) secretary, keeping all software databases and presentations up to date and serve as the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) Facility Handbook integrator. You will aid the Floor Manager for operations coordination in the facility.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 08/15/2022
Closed date: 08/17/2022
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
$95,031 - $123,538 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
Term - Not to exceed 2 years with the option to extend to a maximum of 6 years .
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
KSC-22-DE-11592718-CWO
Control number
670243700

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Duties

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  • Work with the Base Operations Spaceport Services Contract (BOSS) Facility Manager to make sure the NASA specific and International Space Station (ISS) specific needs (e.g., work orders, fire alarm drill coordination, signage, etc.) are worked.
  • Serve as the Multi-flow Space Allocation Team (MSAT) secretary and keep notes, gather space requests, and software space use databases, diagrams, and presentations up to date with current allocations and timelines for space use.
  • Serve as Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) Handbook integrator and book owner to keep visiting users up to date on rules when using the facility.
  • Responsible for Exploration, Research, and Technology Programs miscellaneous facility needs like key custodian and government vehicles maintenance.
  • Will aid the NASA SSPF Floor Manager as needed for operations coordination in the facility.

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
  • This position may require a one year trial period.
  • This is a bargaining unit position - American Federation of Government Employees - Local 513.
  • 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

  • Supporting flight operation facilities including implementing and working with flight operations schedules and events;
  • Identifying and addressing issues related to space use and operations coordination for a flight operation facility; and
  • Presenting performance or technical information to superiors and peers.
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.

This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years.

Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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:

  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Teamwork
  • Information Management
  • Inspection, Investigation and Compliance
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
Kennedy Space Center
Space Commerce Way
Titusville, FL 32899
US

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