The Materials and Structures Experiments Branch is seeking an Assistant Branch Head who will be responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision to a technician work force, executing a wide variety of materials and structures research and development experiments, ensuring the safe operational readiness of the companion research laboratories. This position performs supervisory duties (25%) and testing or facility duties (75%).

Duties

Provides occupational specific technical and administrative guidance, coordinates with employees to organize assigned work, and mentors the workforce across multiple facilities. Defines jobs, selects employees, and assigns work; defines technical work requirements and milestones; evaluates the organization and employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products. Coordinates work operations among employees and with other Research Directorate (RD) Branches and facilities, making changes in work organization or the assignment of functions to improve workflow and increase productivity. Provides day-to-day guidance to leads, working with each lead to organize assigned work and mentors the workforce across multiple facilities. Works to develop long-range strategic management plans for efficient and effective implementation and administration of major Center programs involving experimental Structures and Materials laboratory testing. Provides advisory services related to equipment design, production, operation, and maintenance requirements for new or modified equipment systems or subsystems. Provides continuing technical advice and assistance in resolving problems affiliated with equipment systems by participating on technical review panels, preparing high-level reports. Provides technicians assistance to engineers and supervisors by conducting engineering type analyses and evaluations, such as surveys, audits, trending, review studies or evaluation of contractor performance. Performs 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. Fosters 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

• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• If the individual selected is currently at the GS-14 grade level, they will be detailed at their current grade and step. If the individual is a current GS-13 they will be temporarily promoted to the GS-14 level.

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: Leading a team in obtaining resources and identifying strategic objectives for the organization; Defining technical work requirements and milestones for testing equipment related to any of the following areas:metrology, mechanical testing or thermal vacuum; or advanced materials processing; Presenting and defending organization and employees work to senior management and other offices. 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 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.

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]