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Position Title
Education and Outreach Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS ONMS-24-12418454-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024
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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 Requirements for the General Education and Training, 1701 series because I have:
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2. In addition to the meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education you
have performing the work of an Education and Outreach Specialist, ZA-1701-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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3. Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning and performing logistics for outreach events and engagements (e.g. special events, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc.).
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4. Do you have experience staying informed of a program's activities and issues, to be knowledgeable of routine day-to-day activities?
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5. Do you have experience managing the operations of an educational or scientific program in order to accomplish program objectives and milestones?
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6. Select the following statement that describes your experience in developing and implementing strategic communication and outreach programs for a scientific or environmental organization that encompasses key message development, target audiences, goals and objectives, tactics and measurable outcomes.
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7. Please indicate which of the following best describes your highest levels of ability and experience in effectively building relationships and working with others to accomplish organizational goals.
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8. Do you have experience forming collaborative relationships with K-12, Teacher, community or public audiences (i.e. federal, state, local, academic, and non-profit organizations) in coastal communities?
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9. Do you have experience planning or coordinating a volunteer program or advisory council?
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10. Do you have experience increasing a sanctuary's relevance to coastal communities through formal and informal education and outreach programming?
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11. Describe your knowledge/experience conducting an outreach program for constituents or stakeholders. (Please select all that apply.): (limit characters)
12. Do you have experience planning, developing, and implementing informational brochures, websites, brochures, social media, or other materials for outreach and public relations to support the understanding or awareness of policies, programs, services, and activities of an organization?
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13. Do you have experience conducting program activities such as workshops and conferences?
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14. Describe your level of experience using diverse communication media and tools to support outreach and education efforts (e.g. print media, video, web content, press releases, social media, audio/visual presentations, etc.).
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15. Describe your work coordinating a group or leading a team, whether formally or informally, in order to complete a media communications or outreach campaign from inception to deployment in a timely and successful manner.
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16. Describe your experience developing or leading workshops to promote use of science-based lesson plans and inquiry-based learning in classrooms.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. 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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