- Position Title
- Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS ONMS-23-11761588-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 28, 2022 to Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
4.
Are you a current/former employee of a Federal agency listed below that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) who meets the eligibility requirements for applying under merit promotion procedures for positions in the competitive service? Eligibility requirements include:
- Must currently be serving under an appointment without time limit in another merit system or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; and
- Must currently be serving in or have been involuntarily separated from a position covered by an interchange agreement (some agreements do not cover all positions of the other merit systems); and
- Must have served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to appointment under the interchange agreement.
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Veterans' Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- The Department of Defense (The Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System) Agreement
- Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
- Corporation for National and Community Service
5.
Are you a current or former Federal employee of a Land Management Agency that meets the eligibility requirements listed below? Land Management agencies include the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Must have been initially hired into a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and
- Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and
- Must have performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and
- If no longer employed by the land management agency, must have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
6.
Do you meet one of the following competitive merit promotion eligibilities?
- Transfer Eligible. This includes current Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who have only held positions with a full performance level (FPL) lower than the FPL of this position.
- Reinstatement Eligible. This includes former Federal employees who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and only held positions with a full performance level (FPL) lower than the FPL of this position. NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligible. This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
7.
Do you meet one of the following non-competitive merit promotion eligibilities?
- Transfer Eligible. This includes current Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who holds or has held on a permanent basis a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position.
- Reinstatement Eligible. This includes former Federal employees who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and held on a permanent basis a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position. NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
8.
Are you a current or former employee of one of the Federal agencies listed below who is eligible for non-competitive consideration?
- Postal Career Service Employee
- Postal Rate Commission Employee
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
9.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? This includes:
- Veterans who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or
- Veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 % or more.
10.
Are you a former overseas employee who meets the eligibility requirements described below?
- Must have completed at least 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; and
- Must have received a performance rating of record that was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- Must have returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago.
11.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below?
- Military member has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). You are included in these orders and have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders; are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; and you have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders. *OR*
- You are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100% at the time of retirement; or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs. *OR*
- You are the widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces who was killed while in active duty (it does not have to be combat related) and you have not remarried?
12.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member, or a current or former Peace Corps employee who meets one of the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student, or other experience related to this position. *OR*
- Current Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability Appointment for which you can provide appropriate documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits?
14.
Are you eligible for noncompetitive consideration under a hiring authority not otherwise listed?
15.
Are you eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)? This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Test Work Hours
1.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
- *Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
- *Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal employee); duties description; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week as stated in the vacancy announcement.
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ZA-4: Do you have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or the next lower pay band (ZA-3) in the Federal service? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience.
For each item below, select the best response/s that most accurately describe your current level of experience and capability using the scale/s below.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing collaborations with agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and/or stakeholders for marine sanctuary management activities.
3.
Do you have experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities among competing projects, working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines?
4.
Indicate which of the following administrative areas in which you are proficient (check all that apply).
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing operational policies/guidance.
6.
Select from the following statements that best reflects your experience assessing the effectiveness of a marine sanctuary program, operation and/or processes.
7.
Do you have knowledge, understanding and cultural sensitivity working in the Pacific Islands Region, specifically North Western Hawaiian Islands marine resource stakeholders.
8.
Characterize your experience engaging with indigenous communities in the Pacific Islands, specifically Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), to develop partnerships and communicate marine conservation science priorities.
9.
Do you have experience in the area of formulating, presenting, and executing an operational budget in support of a marine sanctuary program?
10.
Do you have experience conducting analyses of financial, budgetary, and program data in order to prepare budget justifications regarding staffing, projects or equipment for a marine sanctuary program?
11.
Select the response that best describes your experience identifying budgetary problems, and developing alternative solutions to resolve those problems.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with gathering and analyzing budget data in order to prepare financial and/or budgetary reports.
13.
Do you have experience developing and submitting comprehensive Annual Operating Plans that define an organizations spending objectives, desired outcomes, and products for a fiscal year?
14.
Please select the response that best describes your knowledge of and experience with the National Marine Sanctuary System (NMSS), and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA).
15.
Do you have experience applying National Marine Sanctuary Program or marine protected area laws, regulations and policies?
16.
Do you have experience developing and implementing stewardship programs for a marine sanctuary program?
17.
Choose the statement(s) that describes your experience conducting workforce planning and recommending strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce in support of a marine sanctuary program. Select all that apply.
18.
Do you have experience conducting workforce demographic analysis and developing a workforce and EEO report for a geographically-dispersed workforce?
19.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your level of experience ensuring that workforce plans, programs, and priorities are aligned with and support the organization's strategic goals and priorities, program objectives and mission requirements?
20.
Please describe your leadership skills in the workplace providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, motivation and/or direct oversight to staff members to ensure project completion, procedural/regulation compliance and comprehension, task mastery, achievement of organizational goals, increased morale, etc.
21.
What types of supervisory/leadership functions have you performed. Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.