Logistics Management Specialist - Houston, United States - National Aeronautics & Space Administration - NASA

Description

Summary

You will serve as the inventory management representative in the Property and Equipment Branch responsible for ensuring the Centers compliance with the Federal Property Management Regulations to maximize equipment utilization, property accountability, and integrity of Government assets.

Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  03/28/2024 to 04/01/2024
• Salary
  $56,537 - $89,900 per year
• Pay scale & grade
  GS 7 - 9
• Location
  1 vacancy in the following location:
  
  
• Remote job
  No
• Telework eligible
  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required
  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  No
• Appointment type
  Permanent -
• Work schedule
  Full-time -
• Service
  Competitive
• Promotion potential
  12
• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  No
• Security clearance
• Drug test
  No
• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Announcement number
  JSC-24-DE MK
• Control number
  

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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.
• Assists senior Specialist in evaluating support contractor performance through statistical sampling ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.
• Supports contractor personnel, property custodians, assigned equipment users, or Financial Management representatives regarding equipment management regulations and in personal property management activities.
• Performs a full range of technical equipment management duties in areas of equipment accountability including acquisition, utilization, identification, inventory control, and disposition of equipment.
• Assists with ensuring proper handling, identification, receipt, storage, and issue of property to maintaining operations by following all applicable JSC, NASA, and Federal regulations.
• Contributes to utilization studies, including walk-through inspections, to identify excess property and property that is in need of maintenance or repair.
• Assists with identification of personal property utilizing research of records, perform personal inquiries to technical, laboratory, and contractor personnel in support of survey report actions, loans/transfers and acquisitions of personal property.
• Supports logistics services contractor input into the Agency property systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions.
• Expedites the transfer of property to contractors and other field centers by providing guidance and assistance.
• Analyzes a variety of unusual problems or conditions within the equipment management area.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

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 investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, the incumbent may be required to complete a financial disclosure statement at the higher/full performance grade level of the position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

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-07, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:

• supporting work programs to ensure full utilization of resources;
• reviewing plans to integrate program/projects operations; and
• utilizing current databases to monitor, input, or track various resources.

OR
b) Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria. SAA: (1) you must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or (2) you must have a 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA based on courses completed in your major field of study during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field

To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• supporting work associated logistical programs to ensure full utilization of resources;
• reviewing plans to integrate logistical support of operations in the areas of supply, service, maintenance, transportation, and/or property accountability; and
• utilizing current logistics and financial systems to monitor, input, or track supplies, equipment, or status of funds.

OR
b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
OR
d) LL.B or J.D, if related
OR
e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

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 to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education
If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a colleges or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to .

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: .

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation

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.
-Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information.
-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://

This is a bargaining unit position. If additional selections are made, those positions may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here .

• 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. .
  
  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.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Decision Making
• Information Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Quality Management

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.

Under NASA's category rating process, applicants will be assessed on the position competencies and placed in one of three categories identified and defined below:

• Best Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
• Highly Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
• Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Names of all qualified candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which case only those names will be initially certified). Candidates within the Best Qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

• 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. .
  
  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.
• As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: . Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:
  • Classified or government sensitive information.
  • Social Security Number (SSN).
  • Photos of yourself.
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
  If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.
  
  The following documents are required:
  • Resume
  For transcripts the following documents are acceptable:
  • An unofficial transcript.
  • A copy of an official transcript.
  • If you qualify at the GS-07 level based on Superior Academic Achievement criteria, you must provide your grade point average (GPA). You will lose consideration if you do not submit proof of your education. Documents must fully support the education requirements listed above. Incomplete documents or documents that do not show completion of required degree program or coursework may result in disqualification.
  If you are using education to qualify for this position, you will lose consideration if you do not submit proof of your education. Documents must fully support the education requirements listed above. Incomplete documents or documents that do not show completion of required degree program or coursework may result in disqualification.
  
  There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans' preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application. Do not submit an OF-306 with your application.
  
  If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
  
  If you are a veteran and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. For more information on veterans' preference and possible other supporting documents that you may have to submit, please visit .
  
  Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
  
  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 .
  
  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.