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Position Title
Compliance Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
UNSEC-OSC-24-12559122-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, October 4, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 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 one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Compliance Specialist at the ZA-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13/14) in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Describe your experience in conducting satellite operations compliance audits in respect to applying laws, statutes, and regulations. (limit characters)
2a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Describe your experience developing security certification and accreditation plans and procedures, documenting deficiencies, reporting corrective actions, and recommending changes to improve the security of information systems. (limit characters)
3a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Describe your experience evaluating information systems security features against a set of specified security requirements. (limit characters)
4a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience auditing an organization's spacecraft operations compliance management practices? (limit characters)
5a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your experience observing and monitoring spacecraft or satellite command and control networks to confirm compliance with policy and ensure required controls are practiced? (limit characters)
6a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating technical specifications for remote sensing space or satellite systems and ground networks and operations? (limit characters)
7a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your experience collecting and reviewing materials to ensure compliance for spacecraft or satellite command and control networks and ground terminal hardware. (limit characters)
8a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating products through review of extensive and accurate field notes and objective post-inspection reports. (limit characters)
9a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Do you have experience coordinating information and facts from other agencies, organizations or individuals relating to satellite operations violations? (limit characters)
10a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Do you have knowledge of and experience preparing policies or providing recommendations to improve compliance with requirements? (limit characters)
11a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. What is your experience using communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills when working with staff, external stakeholders, and entities (who may be geographically dispersed or with divergent views or goals) regarding sensitive issues requiring tact, persuasiveness and diplomacy? (limit characters)
12a. If you selected response D or E, please provide information to support your response. Indicate where the relevant experience can be found in your resume (e.g., dates and titles of positions). If your resume does not support the experience, please put “N/A”. This response is limited to  500 characters. (limit 500 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. 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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