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NASA - Accepting Resumes from Veterans Eligible under Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)

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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Cleveland

AI generated summary

  • You must be a veteran eligible under the Veterans Recruitment Authority, meet specific experience/education for your series, and submit required documents for consideration.
  • You will support the recruitment of veterans through managing and utilizing a standing register for non-competitive hiring as vacancies arise.

Requirements

  • This announcement is accepting applications from veterans eligible under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA).
  • In order to be considered, all applicants submitting their information for this Standing Register must submit applicable documents listed in the "Required Documents" section below.
  • Each Occupational Series has minimal experience and/or education requirements.
  • The required experience and/or education for positions will be dependent upon the occupational series and grade.
  • For information about U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimal Occupational Series requirements click here.
  • NASA has additional requirements for positions classified as Aerospace Technology (AST).
  • To learn more about NASA Aerospace Technology (AST) Qualification and Rating Requirements, click here.
  • At NASA, to fill positions using a non-competitive hiring authority, resumes maintained in this Standing Register will be reviewed for qualifications for the following types of positions:
  • Jobs within series 0000-0099/ Miscellaneous Occupations
  • Jobs within series 0100-0199 / Social Science, Welfare, Psychology
  • Jobs within series 0200-0299 / Human Resources Management
  • Jobs within series 0300 - 0399 / General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services
  • Jobs within series 0400 - 0499 / Biological Sciences
  • Jobs within series 0500 - 0599 / Accounting and Budget
  • Jobs within series 0600 - 0699 / Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health
  • Jobs within series 0700-0799 / Veterinary Medical Science
  • Jobs within series 0800-0899 / Engineering and Architecture
  • Jobs within series 0900 - 0999 - Legal and Kindred
  • Jobs within series 1000 - 1099 / Information and Arts
  • Jobs within series 1100 - 1199 / Business and Industry
  • Jobs within series 1200-1299 / Copyright, Patent, and Trade-Mark
  • Jobs within series 1300-1399 / Physical Sciences
  • Jobs within series 1400-1499 / Library and Archives
  • Jobs within series 1500 - 1599 / Mathematics and Statistics
  • Jobs within series 1600 - 1699 / Equipment, Facilities, and Service
  • Jobs within series 1700 - 1799 / Education
  • Jobs within series 1800 - 1899 / Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance
  • Jobs within series 1900-1999 / Quality Assurance, Inspection and Grading
  • Jobs within series 2000 - 2099 / Supply
  • Jobs within series 2100-2199 / Transportation
  • Jobs within Series 2200 - 2299 / Information Technology Management

Responsibilities

  • Job Posting: Duties
  • Summary
  • NASA is committed to providing employment opportunities for those who have honorably served on behalf of our nation. To support this commitment, we accept and manage a Standing Register for Veterans eligible under Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA). As vacancies occur, this register can be used as a means of an alternate recruitment source using a non-competitive hiring authority.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for this job?

Veterans eligible under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) can apply for this job.

What is the purpose of the Standing Register?

The Standing Register is used to accept and manage resumes from veterans, which can be utilized as a non-competitive recruitment source when vacancies occur.

What types of positions can be filled through this register?

Positions can be filled in various occupational series including but not limited to administrative, engineering, biological sciences, information technology, and human resources, among others.

Are there specific qualifications required for applicants?

Yes, each Occupational Series has minimal experience and/or education requirements that depend on the specific series and grade of the position.

How can I learn more about NASA's additional requirements for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions?

You can learn more about NASA Aerospace Technology (AST) Qualification and Rating Requirements by following the provided links in the official announcement.

What role do documents play in the application process?

All applicants must submit the applicable documents listed in the "Required Documents" section to be considered for the Standing Register.

Does NASA hire for roles outside of astronaut positions?

Yes, NASA hires a diverse range of professionals including scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians, and more.

What kind of work culture can I expect at NASA?

NASA fosters a collaborative work culture driven by a shared purpose to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity, and encourages innovation in various fields.

Is this position part of the federal government?

Yes, NASA is a part of the federal government, and this job opportunity is within a government agency.

Can I apply if I am currently serving in the military?

The announcement is specifically for veterans who have honorably served; active-duty military personnel are not eligible until they have separated from service.

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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For more than 60 years, NASA has been breaking barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible—from walking on the Moon to pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight farther than ever before. We work in space and around the world in laboratories and wind tunnels, on airfields and in control rooms to explore some of life’s fundamental mysteries: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? And what can we learn that will make life better here on Earth?We are passionate professionals united by a common purpose: to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Today, we continue NASA’s legacy of excellence and innovation through an unprecedented array of missions. We are developing the most advanced rockets and spacecraft ever designed, studying the Earth for answers to critical challenges facing our planet, improving the air transportation experience, and so much more.Join us as we reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humanity.