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.