Public Notice - Facility Operations/Equipment Services (Direct Hire)

Summary

Positions are available across Langley Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and White Sands Test Facility supporting equipment, property, supply, and logistics management needs. NASA may fill GS-1640 (Facility Operations Services) and GS-1670 (Equipment Services) positions at the GS-11 through GS-14 levels. Responsibilities will vary by position, grade level, and organizational need.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee operations, maintenance and repairs of facilities and mission equipment, establishing preventive/corrective maintenance schedules, performance measures, and compliance controls.
• Execute operations, maintenance and repairs of facility and mission equipment in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Develop technical requirements and documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance plans, inspection checklists, lifecycle records), maintain configuration control, and ensure traceability for facilities/equipment changes.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, and audits of in house and contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications; track corrective actions to closure.
• Analyze operational data and trends (downtime, reliability, cost, spare parts, risk), recommend improvements, and brief leadership on status, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Advise stakeholders and leadership on facility/equipment capabilities, limitations, maintenance strategies, and risk trade offs; translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate cross functional projects (engineering, safety, environmental, procurement, finance) to deliver facility upgrades or equipment modifications on time and within budget.
• Manage contractor actions and agreements, review scopes, submittals, and change orders; verify technical adequacy and ensure conformance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Establish logistics and sustainment practices, forecast spares, manage inventories, and optimize maintenance resources to maximize availability and reliability of facilities/equipment.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Performing facility/equipment operations or maintenance activities (e.g., scheduling preventative maintenance, performing inspections, drafting SOPs/specifications) and ensuring compliance with standards and policies. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Coordinating facility/equipment programs or projects (e.g., defining scope, selecting methods, executing inspections/assessments) and recommending corrective actions based on findings. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Acting as a senior advisor for facility/equipment programs or projects (e.g., setting technical direction, integrating safety/environmental requirements, overseeing contractor quality and compliance) and resolving complex issues across stakeholders. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading complex facility operations/equipment management programs or projects (e.g., providing technical and programmatic leadership, analyzing lifecycle needs, prioritizing requirements, coordinating resources, managing risks); Developing strategies and recommendations to improve operational reliability, efficiency, safety, or mission readiness. 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

Basic Requirement: If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. These education credentials must be 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

How to apply

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. If you submit a resume that does not contain the required information, you may lose consideration. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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 (2 pages or fewer) and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes longer than 2 pages will be rejected by the system. Resumes submitted via other document types will not be forwarded to the hiring manager, nor will they be used in the review of your qualifications. 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 for this position. 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 the position. 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 [email protected] for assistance. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Langley Research Center 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.