- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS OCM-23-11968337-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 1, 2023 to Wednesday, June 14, 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.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Management and Program Analyst, ZA-0343-3 grade level or equivalent pay band (GS-11) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Management and Program Analyst, ZA-0343-4 grade level or equivalent pay band (GS-13) in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Do you have experience applying and interpreting the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and its amendments?
4.
Do you have the ability and/or experience to manage programs requiring compliance with laws and regulations?
5.
What is your experience in program management and/or policy development for an organization?
6.
What is your experience in program management and/or leading policy development efforts for an organization?
7.
Describe your experience executing procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance with policy as well as attainment of organizational goals.
8.
Describe your experience leading efforts that ensure effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance with policy as well as attainment of organizational goals.
9.
What is your experience in program management and/or policy development focused on or applied to Pacific region coastal challenges?
10.
Select the statements that best describe your ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in evaluating an organization's programs and systems.
12.
Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience using qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze, assess, and improve program effectiveness?
13.
Do you have experience preparing analyses, reports, proposals and recommendations for administrative needs verbally?
14.
Do you have experience preparing analyses, reports, proposals and recommendations for administrative needs in writing?
15.
Select the response which best describes your experience identifying and analyzing current or anticipated programmatic problems.
16.
Select the response which best describes 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.
17.
Do you have experience analyzing policy issues, developing recommendations, and presenting them to senior management?
18.
Do you have experience leading efforts to analyze policy issues, develop recommendations, and presenting them to senior management?
19.
Do you have experience working directly with stakeholders and management officials on ocean and coastal resource management issues in the Pacific region?
20.
Do you have experience leading engagements with stakeholders and management officials on ocean and coastal resource management issues in the Pacific region?
21.
Describe your level of experience providing Coastal Zone Management Act guidance and technical assistance to partners, management and program officials.
22.
Which level below best describes your experience in negotiating and overseeing cooperative agreements through state-federal and non-federal partnerships, including award negotiations and progress reporting?
23.
Please characterize your level of experience analyzing and communicating authoritative recommendations on highly complex and sensitive ocean, coastal, and/or Pacific region management issues and policies.
24.
What is your experience in making presentations to all levels of management?
25.
Do you have experience developing reports, delivering briefings or presenting findings, recommendations and technical or other complex information to senior managers?
26.
Please select the answer that best describes your ability to exercise effective communication skills to meet and deal with diverse individuals who may be managers, employees or customers?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
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.