Frequent travel may be required This temporary promotion may be converted to permanent There is only one other full-time role like it in the world

Who wouldn’t dream of working with Nasa? Well, the top brass at Nasa have announced a job opening.

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Job overview

The initial appointment will be for 3 years, with the possibility of extending for an additional 2 years. The selectee for this position will receive a temporary promotion. Employee will then return to a grade level no lower than the grade previously held at the home center. This temporary promotion may be converted to permanent without further competition.

Duties

The Planetary Protection Officer (PPO) is responsible for the leadership of NASA's planetary protection capability, maintenance of planetary protection policies, and oversight of their implementation by NASAs space flight missions. The PPO also supports the Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Technical Authority and serves as a principal advisory resource for the Chief, SMA and other senior officials on matters pertaining to planetary protection. 

If you apply, you need to keep this in mind

Frequent travel may be required

This is a drug-testing designated position

Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement

A one-year probationary period may be required

AND

This job is open to…

U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals only