NASA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and accepts and manages a Standing Register for people who are eligible for a Schedule A Hiring Authority (People with Intellectual Disabilities, Severe Physical Disabilities, or Psychiatric Disabilities who have documentation from a licensed medical professional or other entity). As vacancies occur, this register can be used as a means of an alternate recruitment source using a non-competitive hiring authority.
Summary
NASA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and accepts and manages a Standing Register for people who are eligible for a Schedule A Hiring Authority (People with Intellectual Disabilities, Severe Physical Disabilities, or Psychiatric Disabilities who have documentation from a licensed medical professional or other entity). As vacancies occur, this register can be used as a means of an alternate recruitment source using a non-competitive hiring authority.
This is a standing register accepting applications from individuals with disabilities eligible to apply under a Schedule A Hiring Authority. This announcement gathers applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Positions are subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit, and/or the Travel Requirements for positions may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Positions may require a trial period or probationary period.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the date of consideration for any potential positions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Qualifications
This announcement is only accepting applications from individuals with disabilities eligible for appointment under the Schedule A Hiring Authority. In order to be considered, all applicants submitting their information for this Standing Register must submit applicable documents listed in the "Required Documents" section below.
Each Occupational Series has minimal experience and/or education requirements. The required experience and/or education for positions will be dependent upon the occupational series and grade. For information about U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimal Occupational Series requirements click here. NASA has additional requirements for positions classified as Aerospace Technology (AST). To learn more about NASA Aerospace Technology (AST) Qualification and Rating Requirements, click here.
At NASA, to fill positions using a non-competitive hiring authority, resumes maintained in this Standing Register will be reviewed for qualifications for the following types of positions:
Jobs within series 0000-0099/ Miscellaneous Occupations
Jobs within series 0100-0199 / Social Science, Welfare, Psychology
Jobs within series 0200-0299 / Human Resources Management
Jobs within series 0300 - 0399 / General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services
Jobs within series 0400 - 0499 / Biological Sciences
Jobs within series 0500 - 0599 / Accounting and Budget
Jobs within series 0600 - 0699 / Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health
Jobs within series 0700-0799 / Veterinary Medical Science
Jobs within series 0800-0899 / Engineering and Architecture
Jobs within series 0900 - 0999 - Legal and Kindred
Jobs within series 1000 - 1099 / Information and Arts
Jobs within series 1100 - 1199 / Business and Industry
Jobs within series 1200-1299 / Copyright, Patent, and Trade-Mark
Jobs within series 1300-1399 / Physical Sciences
Jobs within series 1400-1499 / Library and Archives
Jobs within series 1500 - 1599 / Mathematics and Statistics
Jobs within series 1600 - 1699 / Equipment, Facilities, and Service
Jobs within series 1700 - 1799 / Education
Jobs within series 1800 - 1899 / Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance
Jobs within series 1900-1999 / Quality Assurance, Inspection and Grading
Jobs within series 2000 - 2099 / Supply
Jobs within series 2100-2199 / Transportation
Jobs within Series 2200 - 2299 / Information Technology Management
Education
A basic education qualification may be required and is dependent upon occupational series. Additionally, education may be substituted for experience to qualify for certain occupational series at specific grades. Learn more here.
If education is a basic requirement for the job series of interest and/or you anticipate using education in substitution for specialized experience, you MUST submit your transcript(s) with your application package.
Additional information
Applicant packages received during the fiscal year posting period will be registered for consideration throughout the fiscal year (Fiscal Years are from Oct 1 - Sep 30). All applicant packages expire at fiscal year-end (September 30th), and registered applicants will receive notifications on how to apply to be registered for the next fiscal year.
The non-competitive hiring authority that qualified individuals with disabilities can be considered under is:
Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), for hiring people with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. This excepted authority is used to appoint persons with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Such individuals may qualify for conversion to permanent status after two years of satisfactory service. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy, dwarfism, and more.
In order to be eligible for employment through the Schedule A non-competitive process, documentation of the disability is required. Such documentation is used to verify that the individual being hired is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This documentation must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be hired. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
In addition, upon hiring, the individual with a disability or the agency Human Resource office should complete the Standard Form 256(PDF file). The SF-256 includes the legal definition of disability and lists various disabilities, including several that are considered targeted disabilities.
Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit.
This standing register supports a discretionary program and does not ensure you will be reviewed for positions of interest by a hiring manager. We encourage you to monitor the USAJobs website and apply directly to specific vacancy announcements of interest.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine your qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed. Not providing the required supporting documents to determine eligibility and qualifications, may result in your removal from consideration.If considered for a position, you will be contacted with further instructions and next steps. Being considered and/or contacted does not constitute nor indicate a job offer.
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.
NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: Agency-FCCJ@NASA.gov.
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 the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility.
The following documents are required:
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Resume
Applicants who are eligible for consideration under Schedule A - Individuals with Disabilities MUST submit supporting documentation (i.e.Schedule A Letter). For more information please see: Schedule A Hiring Authority. Also, for any series that has a basic education requirement, transcripts must also be submitted.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application and have all required information available. We encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements and include both paid and non-paid work in the experience portion of your resume.
To apply for this Standing Register, you must complete the initial online application, to include the submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, you will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application process. Once logged in to your account, click on the "Apply" link.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. We strongly encourage you to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder when creating your resume. Using the resume builder will help you ensure your resume includes important information related to your qualifications and eligibility status. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. During the application process you can review, edit, delete and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the 'Include Personal Information' section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the vacancy questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for this Standing Register. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
NASA's online application process provides step by step guidance to ensure you provide all needed information. If you are unable to apply online, please contact NSSC-CONTACTCENTER@MAIL.NASA.GOVfor assistance. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to NASA Headquarters will not be accepted for this announcement.NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
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Next steps
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email of registration to the Standing Register. If considered, you will be contacted with further instructions and next steps. Being considered and/or contacted does not constitute nor indicate a job offer. No additional notifications will be generated except when this posting expires. Once expired, you will need to reapply to the current posting for the new fiscal year.
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 the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility.
The following documents are required:
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Resume
Applicants who are eligible for consideration under Schedule A - Individuals with Disabilities MUST submit supporting documentation (i.e.Schedule A Letter). For more information please see: Schedule A Hiring Authority. Also, for any series that has a basic education requirement, transcripts must also be submitted.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application and have all required information available. We encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements and include both paid and non-paid work in the experience portion of your resume.
To apply for this Standing Register, you must complete the initial online application, to include the submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, you will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application process. Once logged in to your account, click on the "Apply" link.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. We strongly encourage you to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder when creating your resume. Using the resume builder will help you ensure your resume includes important information related to your qualifications and eligibility status. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. During the application process you can review, edit, delete and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the 'Include Personal Information' section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the vacancy questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for this Standing Register. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
NASA's online application process provides step by step guidance to ensure you provide all needed information. If you are unable to apply online, please contact NSSC-CONTACTCENTER@MAIL.NASA.GOVfor assistance. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to NASA Headquarters will not be accepted for this announcement.NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email of registration to the Standing Register. If considered, you will be contacted with further instructions and next steps. Being considered and/or contacted does not constitute nor indicate a job offer. No additional notifications will be generated except when this posting expires. Once expired, you will need to reapply to the current posting for the new fiscal year.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
