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Position Title
Physical Science Technician
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR PMEL-24-12519484-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 to Tuesday, September 10, 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 a Physical Science Technician, ZT-1311-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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2. How would you describe your knowledge of shipping and customs regulations and requirements for international shipment of oceanographic instruments and hardware?
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3. What level of experience do you have conveying ship procurement actions with internal and external audiences?
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4. Do you have experience writing specification and procurement packages for ship repair and modification projects?
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5. What is your experience planning and managing the logistics of oceanographic research cruises (e.g., planning shipments, packaging, shipping, or setup of laboratory)?
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6. What is your experience working on oceanographic research cruises on larger research vessels (e.g. with separate ship's crew and scientific party)?
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7. Do you have experience working with stakeholder to facilitate the transfer of new scientific or technical advances in data buoy networks into an operational environment?
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8. What is your experience planning, coordinating, overseeing, and evaluating the logistics actions of to support scientific field operations?
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in projects that involve partnerships among government agencies, international organizations, other countries/government.
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10. What is your experience in providing training on data collection from oceanographic instrumentation observing systems?
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11. Do you have experience reading, interpreting, and implementing mooring engineering drawings, manufacturer's specifications, and equipment and shop manuals?
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12. Do you have experience in the development, deployment, and monitoring of oceanographic buoy systems?
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13. Do you have experience conducting routine maintenance and operations on and off the water such as mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting and mooring and bridle servicing?
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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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