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Position Title
Program Manager
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS AKRO-23-11882932-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 17, 2023 to Thursday, March 30, 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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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Manager at the ZA-5 grade level or GS-15 pay band in the Federal service.
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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. Do you have experience overseeing the issuance of fishery permits for a program to ensure requirements are met?
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3. Do you have experience developing, maintaining and operating records management programs and the system for management of such data?
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4. Do you have experience facilitating the completion of electronic monitoring and reporting, data modernization, records or information requests?
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5. What is your experience developing networks, partnerships, and cooperative arrangements with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve program or organizational goals and objectives?
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6. What is your experience coordinating with other divisions or offices regarding fishery data and management issues?
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7. Describe your experience identifying and analyzing current or anticipated programmatic problems, and developing alternative solutions, corrective strategies or improvement initiatives to address and resolve those problems. (limit characters)
8. Describe your experience ensuring programs are consistent with federal policies, regulations and guidelines. (limit characters)
9. Describe your experience monitoring and improving the quality and timeliness of permitting, reporting, and monitoring data. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your experience with the development and execution of strategic planning processes ensuring consistency with the mission of an organization.
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11. Select the statement(s) that reflect the program management functions you have regularly performed. Check all that apply. (limit characters)
12. Which describes your experience as either a supervisor or team leader responsible for directing and coordinating staff, evaluating staff performance, and ensuring high quality products are delivered within deadlines?
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13. 2. Which describes your experience hearing and resolving complaints from employees and appropriately handling and addressing grievances and conflicts?
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14. 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.
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15. 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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