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Position Title
Supervisory Program Manager (Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing)
Agency
Federal Maritime Commission
Announcement Number
2025-03-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, please visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, please visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_ICTAP%3F.
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4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, please visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities.
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your specialized experience that provides you with the ability to perform the work of a Program Manager, GS-0340-15. (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. Participate in strategic planning and resource allocation for agency-wide programs.
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3. Plan and administer policies, programs and activities involving passenger vessel operators (PVOs), ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), or other Federal licensing/certification programs (but excluding Federal or state programs related to safety inspections, cargo security or facility security).
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4. Ensure proper, timely, and efficient implementation and execution of agency responsibilities and authorities under the Federal statutes and other established guidelines.
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5. From the responses below, select the supervisory functions you have performed: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Formulate and implement strategies to modernize or enhance operations or processes to improve efficiency within an office/agency. (limit characters)
7. Drive results, managing multiple priorities and deadlines to meet the mission of an office.
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8. Direct and implement short- and long-term planning goals for a complex agency program of national and/or international significance. (limit characters)
9. Determine the need for new or revised policies, plans, goals, organization and corrective actions which impact the entire agency. (limit characters)
10. Participate in the planning and coordination of complex shipping industry programs or projects of national and international significance.
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11. Review and appraise agency's operating programs, objectives and accomplishments on an ongoing basis.
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12. Represent the agency in selected business activities which impact important aspects of the agency's mission. (limit characters)
13. Provide operational consultation and advice to top management and other staff on policies, rules, and related programs concerning Federal licensing and/or certification matters. (limit characters)
14. Represent the agency at conferences or meetings with industry, legal representatives and other governmental agencies. (limit characters)