- Position Title
- Geophysicist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-23-11901489-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 10, 2023 to Monday, April 24, 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Geophysics Series, 1313, because I have:
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geophysicist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geophysicist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
What statement best describes your knowledge of geophysics as it applies to the mechanisms of tsunami generation?
5.
Do you have experience operating complex interactive software for analysis and numerical modeling?
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in coordinating and developing partnerships with a diverse set of scientists, stakeholders, and decision-makers regarding data collection and monitoring systems.
7.
What best describes your experience executing projects to develop new scientific methods and techniques?
8.
Select the answer below which best describes your experience in scientific data stewardship (quality control, documentation, metadata, reprocessing, and access) of oceanic, coastal and/or geophysical data.
9.
Do you have experience in supporting the transfer of research to operations?
10.
What experience do you have evaluating, leading or overseeing "research to operations" projects into an operational environment to improve services?
11.
What is your experience conducting computer programming and scripting activities (i.e. Python, Matlab, Perl, ArcGIS, Grads, C, FORTRAN, Linux shell scripting, etc.)?
12.
Do you have experience constructing, applying, and interpreting the results of quantitative analyses, statistical analyses, and time series analyses to geophysical data?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience with geophysical data processing?
14.
Do you have experience verbally communicating scientific information to non-scientific audiences?
15.
Identify the computer software that you have used on a regularly recurring basis in the performance of your work. (Check all that apply).
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Select the response that best describes your experience communicating or disseminating environmental data and observations.
17.
Do you have experience that demonstrates your ability to communicate technical aspects of an agency or organization's science-based programs or projects and to represent the organization to other professional or non-professional groups, organizations or agencies?
18.
Describe your experience making presentations to communities, schools, or other organizations regarding science or emergency preparedness.
19.
Do you have experience in utilizing analytical techniques and training staff in the use of such techniques?
20.
Do you have experience developing training materials and procedures to prepare operations personnel for special activities, changes in the capabilities of equipment, operations software, or instruments and the activities affecting them?
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentionally false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
22.
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.
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.