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Position Title
Field Services Assistant
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS AR-24-12453421-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 1, 2024 to Tuesday, July 16, 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (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 experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Field Services Assistant at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service.
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2. Do you have demonstrated experience carrying out procurement activities for supplies, equipment and services, such as preparing supporting documentation, monitoring charges and preparing modifications as necessary?
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3. Select the statement that best describes your experience in creating, organizing, and maintaining accurate filing systems.
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4. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of implementing records management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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5. Do you have experience that demonstrates your ability to communicate technical aspects of an agency's or organization's science-based programs or projects in writing?
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6. Do you have experience dealing with questions, issues, problems and conflicts in a courteous, prompt and professional manner over the phone and in person?
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7. Do you have experience in preparing and maintaining accountable property records, including conducting and recording property inventories and advising on accountable property requirements.
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8. Describe your experience performing administrative tasks associated with managing facilities.
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9. Describe your experience conducting inspections of facilities.
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10. Which of the following best describes your level of experience in receiving, operating, and maintaining atmospheric and climatologic data collection equipment?
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11. Which of the following activities related to problem solving have you performed? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
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)