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Position Title
Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS ONMS-25-12655288-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
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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. 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. Select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist, ZA-1640-5 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-15) in the Federal service.
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2. What is your experience formulating short and long-term planning guidance consistent with the mission, vision, and strategic aims of the organization?
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3. Do you have experience developing evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of programs and/or projects in meeting established milestones, objectives and/or desired outcomes?
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4. Do you have experience acting as a site manager to ensure that IT operations support priorities for mission programs?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience conducting studies to analyze data and identify trends to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leaders?
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6. Describe your experience overseeing the budgetary requirements for facilities operations, maintenance, repair, and construction.
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7. Describe your experience implementing and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure facilities operate in a safe, secure, and efficient manner and comply with all relevant federal regulations, departmental administrative orders, and other policies such as operational and safety requirements and best practices.
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8. Have you managed contracts for facility services and improvement projects, including issuing specifications and acquiring cost estimates, i.e. performing inspections during and after performance of work, documenting deficiencies and providing timely corrective actions?
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9. Identify the following steps of the acquisition process in which you have experience: (Select all that apply)
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10. What experience do you have working in collaboration with external stakeholders (e.g. other Federal agencies, contractors, contract managers, etc.), in the planning, design and construction of marine vessels?
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and reviewing business cases including requirements management, alternatives analysis, and cost/benefit tradeoffs.
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12. What is your experience in managing an organization's fleet and vessel program? This includes identifying and prioritizing maintenance requirements, estimating time and materials, preparing work lists and project schedules, developing budgets, procuring supplies and equipment, prioritizing and assigning work, and meeting critical deadlines.
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13. What is your experience in leading a staff or team, distributing and prioritizing work assignments, providing feedback on performance, developing work schedules, balancing work loads and meeting deadlines?
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14. Have you managed human resources issues such as interviewing applicants, recommending selections for appointment, reassignments or promotions, implementing affirmative action or taking disciplinary actions?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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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