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Position Title
IT Specialist (Internet)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS MBO-24-12495814-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, August 5, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 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 statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist (Internet), ZP-2210-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your experience evaluating gaps between current and planned IT architecture and transitioning to new architecture/new technologies that meet the business needs of an organization.
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3. What is your experience evaluating and implementing systems for efficient web applications based on familiarity with system design, system analysis, application programming, and recent developments in the software engineering field?
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4. Do you have experience in identifying new applications technologies, evaluating their contribution to existing organizational goals, and assessing the impact of potential changes on an existing operational environment?
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5. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience contributing to IT program planning activities, which include researching emerging technologies, methodologies, and processes to optimize service delivery.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience with IT management activities including strategic planning, resource management, policy and standards development, architecture and infrastructure planning, information security management, and IT policy development.
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7. Please indicate your experience identifying long range IT needs and trends to define strategic IT goals.
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8. Describe your experience utilizing project management principles and tools, including developing project schedules and milestones, in the planning and execution of upgrades to IT systems.
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9. Select the response that best describes your knowledge and experience planning, analyzing designs, and developing information systems to ensure organizational and user needs are met.
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10. Do you have experience providing project management and technical direction in the conceptual analysis, design, development, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of web-based systems to disseminate mission-critical information to a wide variety of audiences?
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11. Describe your experience monitoring and implementing an organization's website policies and standards, ensuring that the organization is in compliance.
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12. Do you have experience establishing, implementing, and communicating IT policy and security and working with other senior level managers to identify and establish organizational priorities?
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13. Do you have experience developing reports, delivering briefings or presenting findings, recommendations and technical or other complex IT information in a scientific work environment to non-technical personnel and senior managers?
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14. Please describe your level of experience troubleshooting and resolving Section 508 accessibility problems.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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.
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