The incumbent manages maintenance and operations of specialized facilities and related capabilities for development, acceptance testing, and certification of large rocket propulsion systems and subsystems and the technical and institutional services necessary to conduct NASA programs assigned to Stennis Space Center. The 13,000 acre multi-tenant facility is comprised of a population of approximately 5,000 employees representing more than 50 Federal and state agencies and industrial contractors.

Duties

The Director, Center Operations Directorate: Managing and directing the planning, design, and construction for Center facilities to include restoration and modernization of facilities as well as new capabilities in the technology and commercial programs. Managing laboratories and services required to support and accomplish the Center's assigned programs. Managing and directing compliance with environmental regulations and the operation of the medical and occupational health services programs. Managing specialized facilities maintenance and installation operation program encompassing the planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation, and review required for development, acceptance testing, and certification of large rocket propulsion systems and subsystems, as well as maintenance of SSC roads and grounds, operation of SSC utility systems, and custodial services for SSC facilities. Managing all SSC real property activities, real property accounting, master planning and facility space utilization. Managing Protective Services which includes securing facilities and utilities; establishing and maintaining a comprehensive personnel, information, communications, industrial, physical security, and security engineering program; establishing security policy; and formulating a comprehensive SSC emergency preparedness plan. In addition, responsible for the Emergency Operations Center and fire protection services, required in support of assigned NASA programs. Managing a logistics function that includes both material supply and transportation. Material management includes the acquisition, storage, and delivery of supplies and equipment necessary for support of the Center's operation and mission; establishing and operating a system for accountability of personal property; and ensuring effective redistribution of disposition of excess property. Transportation involves moving equipment and personnel both on and off site as dictated by program requirements; supplying equipment rigging services and lifting equipment certification; and managing and controlling all on-site mobile equipment. Accomplishing institutional services for resident agencies in accordance with established Center policies, interagency agreements, permits, and Center capabilities. Interfacing with the SSC Propulsion Test Program/Project Offices, other SSC organizations, other NASA Centers, and NASA Headquarters to approve cost reimbursable projects. Ensuring a safe and healthful working environment for all employees, ensures employees are provided adequate training and instructions on safety issues, and ensures that safety is a top priority in facility management and operations. Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Requirements

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

You must have the skill and ability to perform the duties described above as demonstrated by progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent. Your application package must be in your own words. 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 https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you MUST address each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) separately. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. We recommend you provide two (2) examples of relevant experience for each ECQ. Responses to ALL ECQs must not exceed ten (10) pages; MTQ responses must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period), or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) you MUST submit a resume and in a separate document address the MTQs. Any ECQs submitted will not be considered. Your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification. When preparing your responses to the ECQs and MTQs, you are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification. For a sample template on how to format your ECQ narrative visit NASA's Executive Leadership Opportunities. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: ECQ 1 - Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: MTQ 1- Demonstrated experience in leading a multi-faceted organization such as engineering, operations and maintenance of facilities and facility services; environmental programs; protective services; logistics support services; mission support; and/or program and project management and execution. MTQ 2- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic planning processes, such as a facilities master plans, program, project, budget, or workforce plans, change management plans, investment portfolio strategies, and business cases, aligned with the organization missions and goals.

Education

No Educational Requirement

Contacts

• Address Stennis Space Center Hlass St Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 US
• Name: NASA Executive Staffing
• Email: [email protected]