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Position Title
Supervisory Cartographer
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS OCS-24-12514972-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 16, 2024 to Monday, August 26, 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. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1370, Cartography series because I have: (limit characters)
2. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Cartographer, ZP-1370-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. (limit characters)
3. Describe your experience reviewing compiled charting databases and developed chart products to ensure accordance with standard charting practices, policy and procedures.
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4. Describe your experience recommending changes to processes, procedures, and software to improve the efficiency of chart production.
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5. Do you have experience evaluating cartographic products against data specifications and recommending corrective measures to resolve deficiencies?
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6. Do you have experience reviewing charts, recommending alternate ways of representing chart features, and providing feedback to correct chart compilation errors?
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7. Describe your experience with providing guidance on sensitive program issues and resolving operational problems.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes.
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9. Select the response that describes your experience developing written management and policy documents to recommend changes to programs and procedures to management officials and major stakeholders at different levels.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing or recommending a course of action to guide decision making and maximize the achievement of the organization in attaining objectives.
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11. Do you have experience developing work plans, balancing workloads, and meeting deadlines related to producing charting products?
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience working with internal and/or external customers to resolve problems and satisfy expectations in providing quality products and services.
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13. Select the response that demonstrates your experience planning a scientific multi-objective program, including analyzing and recommending changes in goals, funding, staffing levels and organizational priorities.
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14. Identify the processes that you follow to make decisions and produce results through strategic planning and evaluation of programs and policies. (Select all that apply).
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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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