This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/635203300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
NASA's Recent Graduates program provides an opportunity for you to gain experience in the Federal civil service at the beginning of your career. If selected, you will be placed in a dynamic, one-year development program, and provided with a mentor and an individual training plan that may include specialized training, formal rotation assignments, and other developmental activities. If you successfully complete the program, you may be converted to a term or permanent position.
02/07/2022 to 02/18/2022
$32,555 - $52,783 per year
GS 4 - 6
Few vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Recent Graduates
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
Yes
LaRC-22-RG-11380596-CP
635203300
You must have successfully completed a certificate or degree program within the last two (2) years from the date of your application.
The following Engineering Technology majors/degree programs are preferred:
Recent Graduate appointees who success complete the one-year program may be considered for conversion* to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service. Should you be converted, you will enter a formal training program in the Langley Research Center's Engineering Technician Apprentice Program (ETAP). The Apprentice program consists of both on-the-job and related classroom training. Apprentices will complete at least three additional years performing on-the-job work assignments and classroom training. Successful program completion requires a total of four years to complete the 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and education needed to be certified technicians. Graduates of the ETAP will be certified as an Engineering Technicians with promotion potential to the GS-12 level.
*Eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that NASA will offer conversion.
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.
Additional information on the NASA Pathways Program at NASA can be found at: NASA Pathways Program
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:
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
The following documents are required:
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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 online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Langley Research Center will not be accepted for this announcement.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Throughout the process you will receive regular status updates through USAJOBS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the hiring manager.
If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing a scheduled appointment, we may rescind a tentative job offer.
An official, written job offer will be issued once all requirements have been verified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/635203300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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