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Position Title
Physical Science Technician
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS OCS-25-12664647-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to Tuesday, January 28, 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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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 the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Science Technician, ZT-1311-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service.
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2. Which of the following best describes your experience in providing instruction and training on safety, vessel operations, and survey procedures?
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3. Select the response which best describes your level of experience and knowledge of performing integration of systems/operations requirements into an existing critical operations or complex systems.
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4. What best describes your experience using communicative skills including presenting information to the public, giving presentations, and conducting training sessions?
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5. Do you have knowledge of and experience using hydrographic survey or oceanographic equipment and technology?
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6. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting hydrographic surveys or oceanographic observations.
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7. What is your experience overseeing the testing and evaluation of technology, systems, and tools related to hydrography and ocean mapping?
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8. Please indicate your level of experience and familiarity with uncrewed/unmanned marine systems, marine telemetry systems, and sensor technologies (e.g., side-scan sonar, magnetometers, multi-beam sonar, and physical and chemical oceanography sensors).
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9. Do you have experience identifying hydrographic or oceanographic equipment malfunctions and troubleshooting issues?
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10. Describe your experience maintaining and assisting with repairs of survey or research vessels and equipment, vehicles, and trailers.
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11. Do you have experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic systems, software and equipment that relate to gathering, processing and evaluation of oceanographic data?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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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