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Job Vacancy - Lake Michigan Field Station, Muskegon, MI
- Subject: Job Vacancy - Lake Michigan Field Station, Muskegon, MI
- From: Michael Quigley <quigley@glerl.noaa.gov>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 14:39:35 -0400
- List-Name: GLIN-Announce
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
OPEN PERIOD 05/12/1999 - 06/08/1999
SERIES/GRADE: GS-1311-10/10
SALARY: $ 36,370 TO $ 47,279, ANNUAL
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: C/ERL/99006.BSC
HIRING AGENCY: COMMERCE, NAT OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMIN
DUTY LOCATIONS: 0001 MUSKEGON, MI
REMARKS: TERM NOT TO EXCEED 18 MOS. MUST POSSESS VALID 100-TON MASTER'S
LICENSE
OR HAVE ENOUGH WORKING HOURS ON 100-TON OR LARGER VESSEL TO QUALIFY
FOR 100-TON VESSEL EXAMINATION. DOCUMENTATION OF 100-TON LICENSE OR
WORKING HOURS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION. LIFT & MOVE OBJECTS
WEIGHING UP TO 75 LBS. EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME ABOARDSHIP. OPERATE &
MAINTAIN SMALL BOATS UP TO 85 FEET. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES
AUTHORIZED.
CONTACT: BRENDA S. CARR
PHONE: (816) 426-5016 320
USDOC/NOAA/CASC/HRD
ROOM 1737
601 EAST 12TH STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Full vacancy announcement follows. Please be sure to review for complete
qualification and "How to Apply" information.
Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
COMMERCE, NAT OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMIN
Vacancy Announcement Number: C/ERL/99006.BSC
Opening Date: 05/12/1999
Closing Date: 06/08/1999
Position: PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
GS-1311-10/10
Salary: $36370 per year - $47279 per year
Duty Location: 1 vacancy at MUSKEGON, MI
U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA/Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Applications will be accepted from:
Open to all qualified persons.
Major Duties: Serves as senior technician at a research field station for all
phases of field programs.
Operates, assists with the operation of and maintains small boats up to 85
feet in length in support of research and outreach activities.
Supplements crew on scientific research vessels up to 85 feet to stand deck
and wheel watches.
Operates scientific winches, cranes, sample collection devices and
instruments.
Collects and processes field samples and data, which may include modifying or
developing sampling techniques and procedures.
May analyze or assist others in analyzing samples.
Incumbent must be able to spend extended periods of time conducting ship-based
sampling and must be physically able and medically qualified to lift and move
objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Oversees maintenance of scientific field sation facilities, monitors equipment
performance, performs routine maintenance, procures necessary supplies and
diagnoses malfunctions of equipment.
Conducts periodic safety checks of scientific facilities and chemical storage
areas.
Keeps records and writes reports to supervisor.
Interacts with and communicates with diverse groups of individuals such as the
general public, school children, visiting scientists and government officials,
with various levels of scientific knowledge, to explain and illustrate the
scientific and technical programs and other outreach activities associated
with the field station.
Coordinates field station outreach activities with main lab headquarters
located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Qualifications Required:
One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-09 Federal
grade level. Specialized experience includes work in the fields of astronomy,
physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering,
electronics, geology, oceanography and metallurgy.
Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as
general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close
association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided
intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques
and precedents.
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities Required:
Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s) with
specific responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in this
announcement. Failure to submit your narrative response to the KSAs for this
job may negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive
consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of
KSAs.
Quality Ranking Factors (* = mandatory): Applicants are required to include a
supplemental sheet describing how their experience and education relates to
each selective placement and/or quality ranking factor.
(1) Ability to collect and process scientific samples.
(2) *Ability to operate and maintain a 65-foot research vessel.
(3) Ability to provide technical, administrative and liaison support to a
scientific program.
(4) Ability to communicate effectively.
Selective Placement Factors: Applicant must possess a valid 100-ton Master's
License, or have enough working hours on a 100-ton or larger vessel to qualify
for the 100-ton vessel examination. Documentation of 100-ton license or
working hours must be provided with application.
Basis of Rating:
Ratings will be based on an evaluation of your experience as it relates to the
qualification requirements and on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's)
listed. You should provide detailed evidence of the KSA's in your application
in the form of clear, concise examples showing level of accomplishment and
degree of responsibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score
between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans
preference.
Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule:
All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made
by Direct Deposit.
Term Appointment Not to Exceed 18 months
Conditions of Employment:
Work is performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions.
Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in
cramped positions and climbing.
Work requires lifting and moving heavy items.
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals
(residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service
jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited
circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the
position.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959,
must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or
are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a
background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to
successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Frequent travel may be required.
Selective Placement Factors: Applicant must possess a valid 100-ton Master's
License, or have enough working hours on a 100-ton or larger vessel to qualify
for the 100-ton vessel examination. Documentation of 100-ton license or
working hours must be provided with application.
Other Information:
Competitive status is not required for mentally retarded or severely
physically disabled applicants eligible for appointment under Section 213.3102
(T) or (U) of Schedule A, and 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for
appointment under 5 CFR 16.402 (b) (5),and veterans eligible for a Veterans
Readjustment Appointment (VRA) under 5 CFR 307.103.
Veterans - Long. You must clearly identify your claim for veterans
preference on your application.
o 5-POINT PREFERENCE. A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who
entered the military service prior to October 15, 1976, or who served in a
military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary
Medal, including the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service
in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor, November 20, 1995 - December 20,
1996, and Operation Joint Guard, December 20, 1996 - to be determined.
A 5-point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active duty
during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992. The law
grants preference to anyone who is otherwise eligible and who served on active
duty during this period regardless of where the person served or for how long.
"Otherwise eligible" means that the person must have been released from the
service under honorable conditions and must have served a minimum of two years
on active duty, or if a Reservist, must have served the full period for which
called to active duty.
If you are claiming a 5-point veteran preference you must provide a
DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof
of entitlement.
o 10-POINT PREFERENCE. You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran
preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received the Purple Heart;
you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or, you are the
widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. If you are claiming 10-point
veteran preference, you will need to submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point
Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.
Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive
Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants'
who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your
SSN is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and
other who may know you. Failure to provide your SSN on your application
materials, will result in your application not being processed.
Before being hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of
the information in your application if you have not done this using an
application form such as the OF-612.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be
hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine,
imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Employees who received a buyout and subsequently return to positions in
Federal agencies, whether by re-employment or contracts for personal services,
are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency
that paid it.
How To Apply:
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to
receive consideration.
Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal
government mail systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and
will not be accepted.
Please submit the following documents to the address provided in this
announcement:
(1) A written application for employment. You may use OF-612 (Optional
Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or submit an alternative
format. You must include all of the information specified in this vacancy
announcement and all information listed in the Office of Personnel
Management's brochure "Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510). Applications must
be Typed or Printed clearly in dark ink.
(2) Narrative assessment of your qualifications in terms of the Knowledge,
Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics (KASOCS) identified within this
announcement. Describe experience (paid or unpaid), education, training and
self-development as related to the KASOCS.
Reqd Documents (Long). Submit a resume, Optional Application for
Federal Employment (OF-612) or other written application format of your
choice. Be sure you provide all of the information requested below:
Job Information:
- Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone
numbers (with area code).
- Social Security Number. Giving your Social Security Number is
voluntary. However, we cannot process your application without it.
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest
Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show
total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job
for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employers name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware,
tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership
activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of
documents unless specifically requested.
- If you are applying for Veteran Preference, submit evidence of
eligibility, such as; DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and
the proof requested on the form.
- If you are or have been a Federal employee, please submit a copy of
your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, and your most recent
or last performance appraisal.
Applicants who do not submit the required items will not be considered. It is
the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation/proof of claimed
qualifications, education, veterans preference, status (SF-50) and/or
verification of eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (and eligibility
for Indian Preference for Employment, where applicable). Applicants will not
be contacted for additional information if their applications are incomplete
or inadequate.
Materials submitted as a part of your application will not be returned.
APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED BY CLOSING DATE & RECEIVED IN KANSAS
CITY HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS.
APPLICATION ADDRESS:
ATTN: BRENDA S. CARR
USDOC/NOAA/CASC/HRD
601 EAST 12TH STREET, ROOM 1737
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
CONTACT PERSON:
BRENDA S. CARR
(816) 426-5016, EXT. 320
FAX NUMBER: (816) 426-7085/7177
TDD NUMBER: (816) 426-7471
FOR LISTING OF SELECTEES, PLEASE SEE OUR SELECTION RESULTS WEBSITE:
http://www.casc.noaa.gov/hrd/hrdhmpg3.htm
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date.
Applications transmitted by facsimile machine are acceptable but must be
received by the closing date. This agency bears no responsibility for
ensuring that our machines are available for receipt of applications or for
the quality of the copies. Note: Department of Commerce Career Transition
Assistance Program eligibles may apply at any time until a certificate of
eligibles is issued.
Apply at your own expense. Applications mailed in government postage-paid
envelopes will not be accepted.
Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before a selectee
is placed in the position.
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to
determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361.
You will not be notified of vacancy outcomes and we cannot return your
application.
Salaries shown for this vacancy include locality pay. Applicants interested
in relocating to a different geographic location should be aware that their
salary is subject to change.
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the type and quality of job related
experience, training, and awards (indicate dates received) and are required to
submit a supplementary statement addressing how they meet the quality ranking
factors.
Those selected from outside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal
Employment, OF-306.
DOC employees may be considered before other applicants.
SPECIAL INTEREST INSTRUCTIONS
1. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career
Transition Assistance program (ICTAP) eligibles:
a. CTAP eligibles must submit a copy of their specific RIF notice and
documentation from their agency reflecting the promotion potential of their
most recent Federal position.
b. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of
eligibility for selection priority: a separation notice; a 'Notification of
Personnel Action' (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 6
U.S.C. 8837(h) or 8456.
c. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be given selection priority if rated
well-qualified by meeting the critical quality ranking factors (as identified
by an asterisk on each announcement). To be rated well-qualified candidates
must meet or exceed the fully satisfactory level (or equivalent) of the
crediting plan.
2. Current and former Federal employees are encouraged to:
a. Submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal; and
b. Include a copy of their last Notice of Personnel Action, SF-50.
3. Handicapped, disabled veteran, VRA and other eligibles for noncompetitive
appointments under special appointing authorities must clearly specify this
eligibility on their applications and be prepared to show proof upon request.
For additional information about this position please contact:
Contact: BRENDA S. CARR
8164265016
Please submit your application package to:
USDOC/NOAA/CASC/HRD
ROOM 1737
601 EAST 12TH STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
The Department of Commerce (DOC) does not condone or tolerate discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental
disability, or sexual orientation.
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