Goddard Opportunity Bullentin Board System

The Diversity Council is rolling out a 6-month pilot program called GOBBS, or "Goddard Opportunity Bulletin Board System," a tool used to advertise special project opportunities for ithin Codes 500 and 200 to all GSFC civil servant employees.

GOBBS is a web-based tool for announcing special project opportunities and selecting GSFC employees for short-term and/or high-visibility projects. GOBBS will consist of details, temporary assignments, and other forms of special assignments on a short-term basis. As such, assignments will range from brief details of a few hours to a full year.

The website is http://gobbs.gsfc.nasa.gov/.

The GOBBS program is designed to openly solicit volunteers for high profile assignments or special projects, which may lead to greater visibility, and career enhancement for the volunteer. It is not part of the merit promotion and competitive placement plan. Employees can even identify a specific skill or experience and receive targeted e-mail announcements of opportunities in those areas.

Supervisors within Codes 500 and 200 will identify assignments or special opportunities within their areas and forward the announcement to an assigned Directorate point of contact for review and approval. Opportunities will be posted to the GOBBS web site and interested applicants will review the announcements and apply on line. Applicants are encouraged to obtain their supervisor's approval to participate prior to applying for a project.

At the end of the 6-month pilot program, we plan to enhance the system to include opportunities throughout all the Directorates and staff offices.

If you have any questions about GOBBS, contact one of the following Diversity Council representatives: Code 100/Sharon Wong, at Sharon.M.Wong@nasa.gov, 286-0475; Code 200/Val Burr Valorie.A.Burr@nasa.gov, 286-7522; or Code 500/ Alda Simpson, at Alda.D.Simpson@nasa.gov, 286-6185.

So check out the site and find an opportunity that will give you new skills, higher visibility, broader perspectives and a new way to get involved.