- Position Title
- Physical Science Technician
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- UNSEC-OSC-24-12391827-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024
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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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Science Technician at the ZT-5 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
2.
What is your experience in providing training on data collection from satellite instrumentation observing systems?
3.
Describe your experience developing and maintaining checklists, procedures, SOPs and other training material.
4.
Describe your experience monitoring activities related to safety and stability of the space operating environment.
5.
Describe your experience working with a team to task sensors for direct observation of satellite location in support of safety of navigation in space.
6.
Do you have experience coordinating information and facts from other agencies, organizations, and/or individuals relating to spacecraft/satellite data?
7.
Do you have knowledge of and experience preparing policies/procedures or providing recommendations to improve satellite orbital data?
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting daily updates of parameters and looking for trends and/or problems associated with sensor data.
9.
Do you have experience coordinating information and facts from other, departments, and/or individuals relating to system maintenance, trouble-shooting, and integration requirements?
10.
Engages with data providers to ingest, analyze, store, and disseminate federal and/or commercial satellite data.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
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.