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Position Title
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Agency
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Announcement Number
ST-10438337-19-ABA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 11, 2019 to Monday, March 25, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you currently registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference Program (Program S) for the series, grade and location covered by this announcement?

NOTE: Your resume MUST include your position title, pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment for all applicable federal work experiences.
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5. Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service internal employee in the Department of the Navy (Navy or Marine Corps)?
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09. 

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 annually. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently certified in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program and Level listed for this position?

NOTE: If you are certified in a different program or at a different level, please note this information in your resume.

For more information, please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Documents/dawiaoperatingguide.pdf
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a DP-0340-04, TECHNICAL SPECIALIST. (limit characters)
2. If you indicated that you possess the specialized experience as described in the previous question, provide at least one example of: Analyzing and implementing approaches to resolve program/system execution and technical issues. If you fail to answer this question with a complete answer, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. Incomplete responses such as 'See resume" or 'See attached" will not be accepted as a compete answer.

If you did not indicate that you possess the specialized experience as described in the previous question, enter N/A and continue the assessment questionnaire.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Advise program participants on plans, schedules, methods, policies, or objectives. (limit characters)
4. Coordinate with program functional leadership to formulate program goals, milestones, or schedules. (limit characters)
5. Balance program requirements or constraints against cost, schedule, or performance (limit characters)
6. Develop and implement management policies and procedures for the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of business functions. (limit characters)
7. Develop policies and procedures to improve administrative and operational efficiency. (limit characters)
8. Revise program policies in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policies. (limit characters)
9. Develop program plans that establish long-range direction for programs. (limit characters)
10. Direct the development of program plans to fulfill technical, cost schedule, and performance objectives (limit characters)
11. Oversee the development of program plans for technical cost, schedule and performance objectives. (limit characters)
12. Prepare long-range guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies. (limit characters)
13. Develop strategies for achieving organizational acquisition workforce program objectives. (limit characters)
14. Oversee the development of long-range plans and strategies supporting an agency mission. (limit characters)
15. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop strategies for generating contract requirements for program objectives. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)