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Position Title
Natural Resource Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS-WCR-24-12213984-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 4, 2023 to Monday, December 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. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 because I have:
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Marine Resources Management Specialist at the ZP-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
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3. Describe your experience tracking and evaluating federal regulations, conservation programs, or outreach and education strategies aimed at reducing the take and/or bycatch of protected species.
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4. Describe your experience working collaboratively with other staff in evaluating risks to ESA listed species and the habitats and ecosystems on which they depend.
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5. Describe your experience promoting the conservation of protected species and habitats through the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
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6. Describe your experience participating in teams researching, reviewing, and delivering products and services related to conservation, education, and outreach programs for protected species.
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7. Describe your experience analyzing the effects of research on listed species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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8. Describe your experience working with tribes and state and local agencies regarding conservation strategies.
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9. Describe your experience providing guidance to partners regarding an organization's policies, goals, and objectives.
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10. Describe your experience reviewing, editing, and providing technical support to supervisor regarding applicable management and policy documents under the ESA and MMPA.
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11. Describe your experience compiling administrative records in compliance with established guidance.
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12. Describe your experience supporting stakeholder and public engagement by participating in strategic outreach events.
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13. Describe your experience assisting in developing and maintaining conservation partnerships and working to promote protected species conservation programs and/or strategies.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. 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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