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Position Title
Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS ONMS-25-12640262-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 16, 2024 to Friday, December 27, 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 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.
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Preferences
1. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement? (limit characters)
2. Financial Disclosure Statement Form is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (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. Select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent, ZA-0301-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing collaborations with agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and/or stakeholders for marine sanctuary management activities.
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3. Do you have experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities among competing projects, working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines?
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4. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing operational policies/guidance.
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5. Select from the following statements that best reflects your experience assessing the effectiveness of a marine sanctuary program, operation and/or processes.
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6. Do you have experience working directly with stakeholders and management officials on ocean and coastal resource management issues?
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7. Characterize your experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, to develop partnerships and communicate marine conservation science priorities.
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8. Indicate which of the following administrative areas in which you are proficient (check all that apply).
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9. Do you have experience in the area of formulating, presenting, and executing an operational budget for a national marine sanctuary?
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10. Please indicate which of the following that you are proficient in (Check all that apply).
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11. Select the response that best describes your experience identifying budgetary problems, and developing alternative solutions to resolve those problems.
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12. Do you have experience developing and submitting comprehensive Annual Operating Plans that define an organizations spending objectives, desired outcomes, and products for a fiscal year?
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13. Please select the response that best describes your knowledge of and experience with the National Marine Sanctuary System (NMSS), and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA)?
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14. Do you have experience applying National Marine Sanctuary Program or marine protected area laws, regulations and policies? (Select all that apply.)
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15. Do you have experience developing and implementing stewardship programs for a national marine sanctuary?
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16. Choose the statement(s) that describes your experience conducting workforce planning and recommending strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce in support of a marine sanctuary program (Check all that apply).
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17. Select the statement that best describes your experience in leadership and management.
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18. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your level of experience ensuring that workforce plans, programs, and priorities are aligned with and support the organization's strategic goals and priorities, program objectives and mission requirements.
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19. Please describe your leadership skills in the workplace providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, motivation and/or direct oversight to staff members to ensure project completion, procedural/regulation compliance and comprehension, task mastery, achievement of organizational goals, increased morale, etc.
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20. What types of supervisory/leadership functions have you performed? (Check all that apply).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. 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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