- Position Title
- Geodesist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS ONGS-25-12661359-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
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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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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 Geodesy Series, 1372 because I have:
2.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Geodesist, ZP-1372-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
3.
Do you have experience in making modifications to geodetic survey plans when performing complex observations?
4.
Select your highest level of experience evaluating a need for geospatial project plans involving a diverse group of participants including federal, state,
academic and private sector organizations and individuals developing a plan and directing the accomplishment of the project.
academic and private sector organizations and individuals developing a plan and directing the accomplishment of the project.
5.
Which of the following best describes your knowledge of the theories, principles and methods of geodesy and experience with their application?
6.
Do you have experience reviewing the work of others with respect to the requirements, protocols, and procedures of a geodetic organization?
7.
Do you have experience applying computational practices and techniques used to reduce, adjust, and analyze geodetic field data?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience participating on a team and adapting technique or equipment to improve the methods and procedures of reviewing/processing/analyzing/adjustment geodetic data?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience recommending modifications to procedures in the use of equipment designed specifically for data collection, processing, analysis and adjustment of geodetic data?
10.
Which is the best description of your experience analyzing and working with geospatial analysis?
11.
Select the geospatial model development and analysis activities that you have carried out routinely and independently. (Select all that apply).
12.
Select the statement that describes your knowledge and experience in maintaining currency in new developments and advances in geodetic survey methods and technology.
13.
Do you have experience writing and/or presenting technical and/or scientific briefings, plans and/or specifications to peers, management, and/or customers (users) and gaining their acceptance?
14.
Do you have experience related to making presentations at conferences or meetings on Geodetic Surveying methods?
15.
Do you have experience related to providing training on advanced surveying procedures and geodetic processing and computations as needed?
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.