The Research Directorate at Langley Research Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Branch Head in the Supersonic/Hypersonic Testing Branch. The incumbent is part of the branch leadership team and is responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision to a technician work force supporting a wide variety of ground-based test wind tunnels and laboratories performing basic fundamental flow physics research and advanced aerospace developmental testing.

Duties

Provides occupational specific technical and administrative guidance, coordinates with employees to organize assigned work, and mentors the workforce across multiple facilities. Obtains resources and identifies strategic objectives for the organization. Provides employees resources and information that ensures a safe and healthy work environment. Develops long-range strategic management plans for efficient and effective implementation and administration of major Center programs involving experimental wind tunnel testing. Provides advisory services to the assigned specialty areas to those who design, test, produce, research, procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of the equipment. Leads or actively participates in meetings with contractors, suppliers, users, and/or repairers of equipment to develop overall equipment support plans. 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. Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment security background investigation
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
• A one year supervisory 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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Conducting the operation, maintenance, repair and enhancement of wind tunnel facilities and subsystems; Leading in technical problem investigations, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities involving ground testing support equipment and facilities; Leading the operational capability of assigned facilities to ensure operational procedures, configuration mandates and standards of facility operation and operation of experimental devices are followed. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Langley Research Center 1 NASA Dr Hampton, VA 23666 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]