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Position Title
Research Program Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR GLERL-23-12142908-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 to Wednesday, October 18, 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. ZA-3: In addition to the meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Program Specialist, ZA-0301-3 or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. (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. Describe your experience assisting with organizing information on a portfolio of research and development projects.
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3. Describe your experience with leading the organization of information on a portfolio of research and development projects.
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4. Describe your experience collaborating with researchers in the areas of physical and ecological modeling, oceanography, limnology, ecology, biology, meteorology, remote sensing, observing systems, computer science, social science or related disciplines to organize information on projects and programs.
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5. Describe your experience with coordinating information the transition of research into operations and applications.
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6. Describe your experience with coordinating the transition of research into operations and applications.
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7. Describe your experience in utilizing established processes and procedures to assist in the execution and monitoring of a portfolio of projects.
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8. Describe your experience in developing and managing administrative processes to develop, execute, and monitor a portfolio of projects.
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9. Identify the following areas for the management of projects that you have experience participating in (select all that apply):
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Describe your experience in participating in annual budget planning process for an organization's projects.
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11. Describe your experience in organizing the annual budget planning process for an organization's projects.
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12. Select the statement below that best describes your experience with scheduling, organizing, and documenting project meetings.
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience briefing management on the status of projects?
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14. Describe your experience supporting communication, documentation, and outreach efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
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15. Describe your experience supporting communication, documentation, and outreach efforts for a research portfolio by preparing online materials, written documentation, presentations, and other materials.
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16. Describe your experience serving as a spokesperson to a variety of audiences and building and maintaining partnerships.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. 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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