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Position Title
Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS ONMS-23-11761589-DE 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? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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:
  • *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.
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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. (limit characters)
1. 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.
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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. (limit characters)
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.
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3. Do you have experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities among competing projects, working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines?
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4. Indicate which of the following administrative areas in which you are proficient (check all that apply).
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing operational policies/guidance.
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6. Select from the following statements that best reflects your experience assessing the effectiveness of a marine sanctuary program, operation and/or processes.
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7. Do you have knowledge, understanding and cultural sensitivity working in the Pacific Islands Region, specifically North Western Hawaiian Islands marine resource stakeholders.
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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.
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9. Do you have experience in the area of formulating, presenting, and executing an operational budget in support of a marine sanctuary program?
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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?
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11. Select the response that best describes your experience identifying budgetary problems, and developing alternative solutions to resolve those problems.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience with gathering and analyzing budget data in order to prepare financial and/or budgetary reports.
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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?
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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).
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15. Do you have experience applying National Marine Sanctuary Program or marine protected area laws, regulations and policies?
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16. Do you have experience developing and implementing stewardship programs for a marine sanctuary program?
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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.
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18. Do you have experience conducting workforce demographic analysis and developing a workforce and EEO report for a geographically-dispersed workforce?
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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?
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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.
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21. What types of supervisory/leadership functions have you performed. Select all that apply.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. 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. (limit characters)