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Position Title
Program and Policy Analyst
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS OCM-24-12156387-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, October 13, 2023 to Saturday, October 28, 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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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 and Policy Analyst, ZA-0301-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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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)
2. Describe your experience in identifying policy issues for current and future impact on communities and conducting analysis of their implications.
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3. Describe your experience in maintaining awareness of policy changes and advising leadership of impacts to stakeholders and partners.
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4. Select the response that best describes your experience in providing policy recommendations in writing or through oral presentations, or formal briefings to stakeholders.
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5. Select the response that best describes your experience in serving as an advocate, mentor, coach and/or resource for concerns and issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental justice, and accessibility (DEIJA).
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6. Describe your experience in offering informal training to increase awareness and understanding of best practices, government requirements, and expectations pertaining to partnership-building and service delivery.
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7. Describe your experience in engaging and facilitating relationships between a government or other organization, and Tribal, Indigenous or underserved communities.
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8. Describe your experience in evaluating the impact and success of diversity and inclusion programs and efforts.
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9. Select the response that best describes your experience in working with staff
government programs to build skills for meaningful engagement and partnership development.
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10. Describe your experience to identify needs or gaps and develop project outcomes and investments that address common goals.
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11. Describe your experience in coordinating and identifying cross-program
connections with investments or activities to address equity goals
involving Tribes, Tribal Organizations and/or other under-represented communities.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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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