- Position Title
- Support Services Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-24-12503615-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to Wednesday, August 28, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
4.
Are you a current/former employee of a Federal agency under an Interchange agreement or other similar authory?
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5.
Are you a current or former Federal employee of a Land Management Agency that meets the eligibility requirements listed below? Land Management agencies include the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Must have been initially hired into a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and
- Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and
- Must have performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and
- If no longer employed by the land management agency, must have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
6.
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
7.
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
· I am a current or former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
· I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
· I am a current or former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
· I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
8.
Are you a current or former employee of one of the Federal agencies listed below who is eligible for non-competitive consideration?
- Postal Career Service Employee
- Postal Rate Commission Employee
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
9.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? This includes:
- Veterans who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or
- Veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 % or more.
10.
Are you eligible for noncompetitive consideration under a hiring authority not otherwise listed?
11.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member, or a current or former Peace Corps employee who meets one of the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student, or other experience related to this position. *OR*
- Current Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
12.
Have you served in the previous five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability Appointment for which you can provide appropriate documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits?
14.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? NOTE: VRA is limited to positions at the GS-11 level or below.
- Disabled veteran; or
- Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
- Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
- Recently separated veteran (i.e., within the past 3 years).
15.
Are you eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)? This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-09.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-11.
3.
Describe your experience implementing regional policies and procedures for purchases under the Senior Support Services guidance.
4.
Describe your experience ensuring that all procedures are understood and properly interpreted in initiating procurement actions, funds have been certified as available, and that required approvals are obtained and documented.
5.
Describe your experience analyzing usage and condition of office equipment for use in preparing annual requirements.
6.
Describe your experience assisting in preparing annual requirements, evaluating current technology, and recommending upgrading or replacement of existing equipment to increase efficiency.
7.
Describe your experience assisting the Senior Support Services Specialist in ensuring the preventative maintenance of office equipment is performed.
8.
Describe your experience assisting with the procurement of IT equipment and maintenance by assisting the Senior Support Services Specialist with drafting contracts.
9.
Describe your experience reviewing specifications and requirements and performing analysis of equipment capabilities, costs, and application to requirements.
10.
Describe your experience implementing regional policies and procedures for purchases.
11.
Describe your experience evaluating current technology and recommending upgrading or replacement of existing equipment to increase efficiency.
12.
Describe your experience providing general education, training, and experience requirements for regional personnel involved in the contracting process.
13.
Describe your experience assisting the Senior Support Services Specialist with the Government Purchase Card Coordination.
14.
Describe your experience supporting the Senior Support Services Specialist in monitoring projects assigned to administrative personnel in evaluating progress and providing guidance regarding project status.
15.
Describe your experience advising administrative personnel associated to inventories of office supplies and assisting with procurement initiatives at the direction of the Senior Support Services Specialist.
16.
Describe your experience providing analyses and studies in the areas of requirement determination, maintenance of adequate stock levels and related records and storage requirements.
17.
Describe your experience reviewing and monitoring the status of funds and program budgets.
18.
Describe your experience assisting with the tracking of recurring purchases and reviewing budgetary data to develop a working knowledge of the formulation of spend plans.
19.
Describe your experience attending meetings with program managers regarding discussions of budgetary updates.
20.
Describe your experience attending meetings with the Senior Support Services Specialist concerning negotiations with facility managers to ensure operational space is available in the event of a local emergency.
21.
Describe your experience working with the Senior Support Services Specialist to gain a working knowledge of contingency operational plans to be implemented if a major system goes down.
22.
Describe your experience working with Senior Support Services Specialist and Budget Officer to assist program managers with budget estimates and justifications.
23.
Describe your experience providing status updates to the Senior Support Services Specialist and Budget Officer on obligated funding and pending obligations for planning purposes.
24.
Describe your experience assisting with the facilitation of regional emergency mitigation plans associated to facilities maintenance to
ensure they are supported by certifying contingency supplies are readily available.
ensure they are supported by certifying contingency supplies are readily available.
25.
Describe your experience assisting the Senior Support Services Specialist with the technical, regulatory, and procedural aspects of printing to all levels of management.
26.
Describe your experience monitoring contracts with vendors for black and white and color copiers' maintenance.
27.
Describe your experience reviewing and tracking copier usage, operational status, and vendor repair service.
28.
Describe your experience working with the Senior Support Services Specialist to gain a working knowledge of personnel and administrative manners.
29.
Describe your experience ordering toner and special replacement components needed to maintain copiers with minimum down time.
30.
Describe your experience finding ways to improve production to increase the quality of the work.
31.
Describe your experience giving advice, counsel, or instruction to personnel on both work and administrative manners.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
32.
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.