- Position Title
- Geophysicist/Oceanographer
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS PR HI-25-12607772-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce 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 (1) year ago.
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 (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Geophysics series, 1313 because I have:
2.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Oceanography series, 1360 because I have:
3.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Geophysicist, GS-1313-13/Oceanographer, GS-1360-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
4.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in utilizing expert-level oceanographic and seismological knowledge on tsunami warning and mitigation systems to act as an authority to other US agencies and foreign governments.
5.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in providing expertise in earthquake seismology as used for tsunami warning real-time hazard assessment, and/or tsunami hazard risk assessment and evacuation planning.
6.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in employing the principles of tsunami generation, propagation, and inundation, and the methods of tsunami numerical modeling and forecasting.
7.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in serving as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical expertise on the equipment and operations required for an effective warning system to U.S. National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation (NTHMP) partners, and foreign countries.
8.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in establishing regional, national, state, and local tsunami warning and mitigation systems, including the integration of these systems to ensure warning center interoperability and implementation for comprehensive risk reduction programs that will improve tsunami preparedness.
9.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in soliciting and collecting tsunami and earthquake event data in collaboration with NOAA National Centers for
Environmental Information/World Data Service for Geophysics (NCEI/WDS).
Environmental Information/World Data Service for Geophysics (NCEI/WDS).
10.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in conducting outreach to educational institutions and community organizations through lectures, workshops and seminars on earthquakes, tsunamis, and the warning system.
11.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in planning, organizing, and conducting technical workshops, seminars, and training courses dealing with tsunamis and tsunami hazard risk assessment modeling and forecasting.
12.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in developing, preparing, and conducting tsunami and earthquake awareness or preparedness activities for States, Territories, and Commonwealths in the PTWC Area of Responsibility (Hawaii, American
Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), Puerto Rico (PR), U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and foreign countries.
Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), Puerto Rico (PR), U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and foreign countries.
13.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in working directly with customers, the US Tsunami Warning Centers for training on warning services, and with the NOAA Pacific Environmental Laboratory NOAA Center for Tsunami Research (NCTR) for the development of tsunami and earthquake hazard assessment tools.
14.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in working with international and national authorities in the coordination and conduct of post-disaster investigations of major tsunamis and earthquakes.
15.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in acting as an authoritative liaison between international governments and post-tsunami and earthquake survey teams, facilitating their access to damaged areas and providing technical scientific services for information sharing and mitigation initiatives.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.