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Position Title
Microbiologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS OSF-24-12496766-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to Monday, August 12, 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. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (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. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0403, Microbiology series because I have:
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Microbiologist at the ZP-0403-02 (GS-07/09) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Microbiologist at the ZP-0403-03 (GS-11/12) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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4. Describe your experience performing analyses and tests in fishery and marine products as an independent technical analyst, which may include sample preparation, extraction and cleanup, physical measurements, laboratory tests, and instrumental analyses?
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5. How much research experience do you have in designing, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments evaluating the pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms in seafood products and bi-product?
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6. Select the microbiological techniques that you have used to analyze microbiological and biochemical hazards in seafood products and bi-products (select all that apply).
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7. Select the analyses and tests that you have experience performing as an independent technical analyst in fishery and marine products (select all that apply).
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8. Describe your experience using highly sophisticated instrumentation to conduct traditional and advanced bacterial detection in a regulatory laboratory setting.
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9. Describe your experience assisting in the quality control and quality analysis of laboratory case files to ensure proper documentation and completion in compliance with established procedures.
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10. Describe your experience following established laboratory methods, procedures and analytical techniques for regulatory monitoring, enforcement, research, or other purposes.
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11. Describe your experience utilizing computer software to compile and analyze microbiological data.
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12. Do you have experience analyzing the reliability of results of chemical and microbiological analysis and ensure accurate analysis methods of food hazards?
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13. Describe your experience complying with laboratory policies, procedures and protocols to ensure proper laboratory techniques are applied and a safe work environment is maintained.
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14. Describe your experience in the maintenance of detailed records of sample custody, analyses and data.
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15. Describe your experience documenting results of analyses in accordance with laboratory procedures and preparing associated regulatory compliance reports and documentation for review?
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16. Describe your experience following established laboratory methods, procedures and analytical techniques for regulatory monitoring, enforcement, research, or other purposes.
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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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