- Position Title
- Research Oceanographer
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS-NEFSC-24-12222558-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 8, 2023 to Friday, December 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Research Oceanographer, 1360 Series because I have:
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 Research Oceanographer, ZP-1360-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Research Oceanographer, ZP-1360-4 or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
4.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience conducting oceanographic research, including identifying emergent issues, formulating research ideas, gathering and organizing information from a variety of sources, conducting complex analysis and reporting on results?
5.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience assembling and processing oceanographic data?
6.
From the list below, select the oceanographic sampling gears and platforms from which you have analyzed data that is included in a paper or report for which you were an author?
7.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience utilizing numerical ocean model simulations for oceanographic research?
8.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience providing information on physical oceanography with respect to the status of living marine resources?
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience in advising and working on assigned research studies and developmental projects, designed to capitalize on or incorporate the benefits of existing or new oceanographic science or technology?
10.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience working to resolve issues and advance analyses in collaboration with higher level staff and partners?
11.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing numerical ocean models for the assessment of ocean processes, adopting novel approaches to address interdisciplinary questions?
12.
What is your experience communicating with interdisciplinary scientists and managers on the implications of your oceanographic research results?
13.
What is your experience providing authoritative guidance and advice to interdisciplinary scientists and managers, both internal and external to the organization, on the implications of your oceanographic research results?
14.
Have you been first author on papers published in a scientific, peer-reviewed journal that is indexed by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knowledge?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.