Administrative Specialist (Range Control Specialist) (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Armstrong Flight Research Center · Edwards AFB, California Edwards AFB, California

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Armstrong Flight Research Center

Location

Edwards AFB, California Edwards AFB, California

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Range Control Specialist (RCS) works within the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR), planning, scheduling and supporting various research missions, to include acting as an operational liaison between the range users and supporting range operations personnel. You must have the ability to assume several support roles and manage numerous tasks to meet mission requirements. This may include working at remote range sites, other test ranges and or facilities.

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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 security investigation.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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

Scheduling range assets for flight test planning and assisting in coordinating project requirements with senior management;
Providing assistance to staff to monitor range assets during flight testing that may include: data acquisition, processing and display systems, mission control centers, video control centers, long range optic systems, telemetry and radar systems, Radio- Frequency (RF), flight termination systems and ground audio communications systems;
Performing tasks to assist Test Conductors, Project Managers, or engineers in the utilization of range and related resources or functions, and assisting with tracking issues.

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.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

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.

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.

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07/04/2024

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