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Position Title
Supervisory Administrative Officer
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR PMEL-24-12518491-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 22, 2024 to Friday, September 6, 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 your experience performing the work of a Supervisory Administrative Officer, ZA-0341-5 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-15) in the Federal service.
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2. Do you have experience in developing policies and standard operating procedures for administrative personnel?
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience developing and formulating policies and procedures to manage technical problems in the administration of grants and cooperative agreements?
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4. Do you have experience in planning and leading a multi-objective program, including setting and achieving goals and objectives through effective supervision of professional, administrative, clerical and/or technical staff?
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5. Which of the following leadership functions have you performed (check all that apply).
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating budget or financial information to management, staff, customers, and other Federal or non-Federal organizations.
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7. Do you have experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures concerning administrative policies and procedures?
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8. Do you have experience preparing, managing, or overseeing budget and strategic planning initiatives?
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9. Do you have experience that has demonstrated your leadership and interpersonal skills, and your proven ability to work through others by defining and managing projects, working with others to develop strategies, and monitoring progress?
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10. Which of the following best describes your experience serving as an advisor to leadership regarding allocation of financial and human capital resources to achieve science priorities?
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11. Do you have experience directing, managing, and supervising a diverse technical workforce to fulfill program responsibilities including developing performance plans, assigning work, evaluating performance, approving leave, certifying time and attendance, identifying employee development needs, setting priorities, initiating and enforcing disciplinary actions, developing performance improvement plans, advising, counseling and instructing employees on both work and administrative matters?
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12. Please describe your leadership skills in the workplace providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, motivation and/or direct oversight to staff members to ensure project completion, procedural and regulation compliance and comprehension, task mastery, achievement of organizational goals, increased morale, etc.
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience providing advice and guidance to managers about administrative functions within an organization?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. 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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