NASA - Accepting Resumes from 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Job in NASA - United States Locations

Vacancy No. FY24SRVET30 Department Headquarters, NASA
Salary $49,025.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 7 to 15
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/23/2024 Close Date 10/10/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
NASA - United States Locations


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

NASA is committed to providing employment opportunities for those who have honorably served on behalf of our nation. To support this commitment, we accept and manage a Standing Register for 30% or more Disabled Veterans. As vacancies occur, this register can be used as a means of an alternate recruitment source using a non-competitive hiring authority.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a standing register accepting applications from only 30% or more Disabled Veterans. This announcement gathers applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

  • Duties will be based on and commensurate to the grade, occupational series, and duty location of position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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 30% or more Disabled Veterans. 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 0900 - 0999 - Legal and Kindred
Jobs within series 1000 - 1099 / Information and Arts
Jobs within series 1100 - 1199 / Business and Industry
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 2000 - 2099 / Supply
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 veterans can be considered under is:

  • 30% or More Disabled Veterans Appointment: A veteran with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more (by way of notice from the Veterans Administration) may be non-competitively appointed. Eligible disabled veterans can receive a noncompetitive, temporary appointment of more than 60 days or a term appointment. Then they may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment at any time during the temporary or term appointment based on successful performance. You must meet the basic qualifications for the position

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.

Benefits

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.

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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 veteran's 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.

Required Documents

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:

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume
  • SF-15


Applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference MUST submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214 with Character of Service, SF-15, VA Rating Letter, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.GOV for 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.

Agency contact information

NASA Shared Services Contact Center
Phone
1-877-677-2123
Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
Address
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
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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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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