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Position Title
Policy Analyst
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS OCM-24-12478004-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to Wednesday, July 31, 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. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst ZA-3 pay band or equivalent grade level GS-11 in the Federal service:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Do you have experience working directly with county, state, and federal officials on a variety of ocean and coastal resource management issues?
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3. Choose the statement that best reflects your experience analyzing and interpreting complex program, regulatory, legislative and policy issues.
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4. Do you have experience analyzing policy issues, developing recommendations, and presenting them to senior management? (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing strategic plans, policies and procedures. (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience gathering, organizing, analyzing, and evaluating data?
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7. This position involves developing strategies for creating partnerships with external organizations to accomplish mutually beneficial projects or initiatives. Please select the statement below that best describes your experience in this area.
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8. Select the response that best reflects your experience using data from a variety of sources to prepare and provide recommendations and briefing material for use during organizational planning and resourcing discussions.
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9. Select the statement that best reflects your experience with the development and implementation of new programs, policies, or processes.
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10. Do you have experience developing research findings and reports, and presenting findings (oral and written), recommendations and technical or other complex information to stakeholders?
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11. Do you have experience related to managing multiple assignments, conflicting priorities, and multi-tasking while maintaining excellent customer service and meeting deadlines?
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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.
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