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Position Title
Research Oceanographer
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR ORTA-24-12530743-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 30, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (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 Oceanography series, 1360 because I have:
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2. In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Research Oceanographer, ZP-1360-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience in oceanographic research?
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4. Select the statement that best describes your experience collecting observational data for oceanographic research.
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5. Do you have experience in data collection and analysis, applied research methods, and development of innovative research techniques or methodologies?
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6. Do you have experience applying statistical methods to oceanographic data?
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7. Do you have experience developing reports, delivering briefings or presenting findings, recommendations and technical or other complex information to senior managers, stakeholders and/or partners?
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8. Do you have knowledge regarding the design, management, or maintenance of data systems?
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9. Do you have experience developing user products from oceanographic and meteorological data?
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10. Have you conducted field research including accurate data collection, data entry, data editing, and report writing?
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11. Do you have experience in project management?
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12. Do you have experience working in collaboration to develop program plans, set goals, and accomplish results?
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience in overseeing projects or programs for the improvement of ocean science.
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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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