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Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
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Summary

You will provide program support for Office of STEM Engagement activities for the identification, development and delivery of educational programs or initiatives.

Positions are being recruited for Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center and Glenn Research Center.

Overview

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Open date: 11/07/2022
Closed date: 11/09/2022
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$79,363 - $141,434 per year

Salary range reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries of the locations. Actual salary range varies by selectee(s) location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 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 3 years
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
JSC-23-DE-11709370-RW
Control number
687871400

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Duties

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  • Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Provide support, assistance, and coordination in designing materials, planning, developing, implementing, and facilitating STEM education activities and functions in coordination with NASA offices, education institutions, museums, and science centers
  • Support the planning/logistics for education launch OSTEM opportunities that include regional and national participants.
  • Provide support in the planning and implementation for educator and student opportunities through effective contract task monitoring.
  • Serve as a visitor escort providing participants information about the Center/Facility such as current missions, research, programs, facilities, and NASA education programs. Provides liaison and protocol support.
  • Contribute to preparation for new activities to support Mission Directorate strategies that may include Power Point or other presentation materials, face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, WebEx, etc.
  • Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to understand expectations, requests, and logistics required in the development of education projects and programs.
  • Conduct initial research and respond to requests for educational activities from internal and external organizations.
  • Provide support and assistance when establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with facility managers, mission directorates, and education officials and organizations.
  • Consolidate, interpret and transform data and make recommendations to support decision making.

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 year trial period.
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Risk Designation for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
  • The location will be determined upon selection but must be at one of the locations indicated within the announcement.

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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

  • Providing education program support and solutions for small-scale or local audiences;
  • Implementing plans, goals, and objectives for long-range execution and administration of education program activities;
  • Gathering and analyzing data or information and preparing briefings or reports for management that foster understanding and acceptance of recommendations;
  • Supporting activities focused on project management, budget analysis, and/or contract management.
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
  • Providing education program support and solutions for large-scale activities;
  • Performing activities focused on project management, budget analysis and/or contract management;
  • Gathering and analyzing data or information and preparing briefings or reports with recommendations regarding program effectiveness;
  • Developing detailed plans, goals, and/or objectives for long-range implementation and administration of education program activities or developing criteria for evaluating program effectiveness.
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

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.

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.

Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.

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 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:

  • Customer Service
  • Information Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Written Communication
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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