Equipment Specialist (Direct Hire)
Company
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Langley Research Center
Location
Hampton, Virginia Hampton, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Langley Research Center is recruiting for an Equipment Specialist for the Aerosciences Operations Section within the Research Directorate. In this role, you will provide technical support to tunnel operations, maintenance, and enhancement. You will interface with and/or operate a vast array of tunnel systems including high-pressure air, combustible fuels, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum, and electronic instrumentation for data acquisition and system control.
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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.
- This position may require a one-year trial period.
Qualifications
To qualify for GS-11, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
- Providing technical support for the equipment associated with aerospace research test facilities;
- Reviewing engineering or production drawings, specifications, or test reports; and
- Assisting with the resolution of equipment maintenance issues or equipment modification requests.
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:
- Performing maintenance related duties on systems associated with aerospace research test facilities;
- Advising on parts, tools, or components and standard operating procedures; and
- Investigating equipment deficiencies and determining appropriate issue resolution.
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Modifying and maintaining integrated systems associated with aerospace research test facilities (such as high-pressure air and gas systems, vacuum, electromechanical interlock systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls, and instrumentation);
- Leading technical support necessary to ensure the operational capability of assigned facilities; follows operational procedures, configuration mandates and standards of facility operation and operation of experimental devices; and
- Providing technical support to Directorate and Branch projects and facilities to include input to test and model systems controls integration, aides in determining test procedures, evaluating test results, and making necessary design adjustments.
Education
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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.
Additional information
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.
Date Posted
08/29/2024
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