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Position Title
Financial Assistance Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS OMB-24-12182728-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 13, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 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 education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Financial Assistance Specialist, ZA-03 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the federal service. (limit characters)
2. Please select the response that best describes your experience with analyzing and monitoring financial programs. (limit characters)
3. Please select the response that best describes your experience reviewing financial statuses and reports. (limit characters)
4. Please select the response that best describes your experience providing guidance as necessary to complete amortization analysis. (limit characters)
5. Please select the response that best describes your experience recommending action plan on possible risk and issues in regards to payment programs. (limit characters)
6. Please select the response that best describes your experience pursuing various collection efforts necessary to collect delinquent payments. (limit characters)
7. Please select the response that best describes your experience analyzing data and creating annual reports. (limit characters)
8. Please select the response that best describes your experience providing periodic updates and timely reports. (limit characters)
9. Please select the response that best describes your experience collaborating to develop sustainable working relationships.
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10. Please select the response that best describes your experience representing an organization in internal or external venues in a favorable and productive manner. (limit characters)
11. Please select the response that best describes your experience maintaining an effective and collaborative work environment that facilitates execution of organizations mission.
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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. (limit characters)