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Position Title
Supervisory Other Transaction Agreement Specialist
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Announcement Number
OAAM-142-23-12138153 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 22, 2023 to Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
For this announcement, you MUST select one of the eligibilities below. If you do not select an eligibility, you will receive no further consideration for this position. The eligibilities determine the way you wish to be considered and the rules for that consideration. More information on consideration rules can be found here: www.nist.gov/careers/job-search/vacancy-information#process and review our required documents here: https://www.nist.gov/careers/applying-jobs-required-forms (limit characters)
2. Are you eligible for derived preference or military spouse preference for a PCS move?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from the Department of Commerce?  For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from a position in a Federal agency OTHER THAN the Department of Commerce? 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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5. Are you a current Federal or former employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.

 

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7. Are you applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?

Learn more about Schedule A.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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8. Are you a veteran eligible for an appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site that verify your current employment with the Department of Commerce.
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Preferences
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
2. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST. (limit characters)
3. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
  • * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
  • * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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4. How did you learn about this position? (limit characters)
5. If you heard about this vacancy through a Conference or Job Fair, please indicate which event by selecting from the list below. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level (ZA-III at NIST) as described in the vacancy announcement? The experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Address all HR actions related to performance/conduct problems. (limit characters)
3. Effectively utilize team resources to maximize productivity. (limit characters)
4. Ensure that employees selections and promotions are managed, and are consistent with Merit System Principles, equal opportunity and diversity principles, and do not violate Prohibited Personnel Practices. (limit characters)
5. Coach employees to realize their full potential by advising them on developmental opportunities. (limit characters)
6. Foster and facilitate the implementation of changes within the organization. (limit characters)
7. Keep team members focused on organized goals, pursuit of excellent customer service and personal growth. (limit characters)
8. Manage workload and productivity. (limit characters)
9. Demonstrate full understanding of regulations, policies, and procedures in all aspects of Other Transaction Authority or financial assistance or contract Award management. (limit characters)
10. Ensure that award agreement Specialists (Other Transaction or grants or contract specialist) have met all award administration requirements. (limit characters)
11. Identifies process improvement areas and assists with the implementation of process improvement projects. (limit characters)
12. Provides recommendations in the development and execution of a strategic plan. (limit characters)
13. Provide advice, guidance, and assistance that is thoroughly researched, relevant, factually accurate, complete, and in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, management, and customers. (limit characters)