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Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
UNSEC OSC-23-12134379-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 22, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 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 Analyst, ZA-0343-04. (limit characters)
2. Describe your experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs/ operations and advising senior management on issues.
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3. Describe your experience providing expertise and advice to managers of headquarters functions.
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4. Describe your experience providing expert policy guidance and advisory assistance in the development of strategies to enhance compliance in all matters.
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5. Describe your experience planning and conducting comprehensive analytical studies of policy and regulatory changes over all mission operating program areas.
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6. Describe your experience planning and conducting special studies on task forces, aid headquarters and field offices.
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7. Describe your experience providing line managers with information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management.
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8. Describe your experience developing and evaluating policies in assigned program areas, recommending actions to achieve organizational objectives, and recommending future program objectives and improvements.
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9. Describe your experience developing methods and specific procedures of applicable regulatory and informational material received from outside sources.
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10. Describe your experience representing the agency in meetings and conferences with key personnel at higher headquarters and other organizations.
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11. Describe your experience advising and evaluating the effectiveness of satellite programs and operations by developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating inspections.
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12. Describe your experience conducting periodic on-site audits to inspect, collect and review program materials to ensure compliance.
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13. Describe your experience evaluating the effectiveness of technical and administrative guidance during inspections.
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14. Describe your experience overseeing and conducting annual facility inspections, reviewing all licensing actions.
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15. Describe your experience executing plans for time critical contingency actions in national security and foreign policy crisis situations.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. 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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