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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#046B99"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:white">Director, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#046B99">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1 year probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Position is subject to pre-employment background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management
 capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed under "How You Will Be Evaluated." Typically, experience of this nature
 will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Qualifications</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive
 Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below and the educational requirement. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in
 managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing
 date of this announcement.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">ECQ 1 -</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to
 bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">ECQ 2 -</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to
 lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution
 of conflicts.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">ECQ 3 -</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to
 meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">ECQ 4 -</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to
 manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">ECQ 5 -</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability
 to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">NOTE: ECQ Narratives - All applicants must submit their responses to the ECQ Narratives in the corresponding mandatory question field. Responses to the ECQs are limited to 6,825
 characters per question. Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs):</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">PTQ 1 - </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Demonstrated senior level experience in research and development
 activities understanding the theory and application of oceanography and/or related disciplines including various sub-disciplines (e.g., oceanography, ocean observations and forecasting, remote sensing, modeling, field observations, data analysis, processing,
 and archival) in order to design, direct, and evaluate theoretical and experimental ocean related research efforts and apply the results of scientific findings. <br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">PTQ 2 - </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Experience demonstrating the knowledge of and skill in the physical
 and engineering sciences sufficient to perceive complex ocean or climate research problems in broad perspective, to coach and infuse new ideas or approaches, and to participate meaningfully in discussions and evaluations of programs in ocean science and related
 applications to ocean and climate services.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">PTQ 3 - </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Broad understanding of oceanic and related engineering programs
 at the international, national, state, and/or local levels and their potential economic and social value.<br>
<br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Note: PTQ Narratives - All applicants must submit their responses to the PTQ Narratives in the corresponding mandatory question field. Responses to the PTQs are limited to 6,825
 characters per question. Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at <a href="http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp</span></a><br>
<br>
Example of ECQ statements are available at <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Education</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">BASIC REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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A. Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography,
 physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences.<br>
<br>
OR<br>
<br>
B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<br>
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Applicants who qualify on the basis of major study in biology or geology must have had at least 6 semester hours in the major directly concerned with marine science or 6 semester hours in oceanography; applicants who qualify on the basis of other physical sciences
 or engineering must have had differential and integral calculus and at least 6 semester hours in physics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Additional information</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Background Investigation:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> This position is designated as Secret and requires that
 a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.<br>
<br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Financial Disclosure:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> This position is covered under the Ethics in Government
 Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Persons newly selected
 for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Mobility:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may
 be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Direct Deposit: </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have
 federal payments made by Direct Deposit.<br>
<br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Drug Testing:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Applicants tentatively selected for employment in any position
 are subject to designated and/or random pre-employment and employment urinalysis. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment and/or removed from employment with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">False Statements:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> 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.<br>
<br>
The materials you send with your application will not be returned. <br>
<br>
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - 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.<br>
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Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Selective Service:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required
 to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE
 SERVICE SYSTEM web site at <a href="http://www.sss.gov/default.htm"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.sss.gov/default.htm</span></a>.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Veterans' preference:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive
 Service.<br>
<br>
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Angelina Provoteaux, the servicing Human Resources Specialist,
 either by e-mail at angelina.provoteaux@noaa.gov or by telephone at 301-713-6359. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.<br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
 status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">How You Will Be Evaluated</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ) and each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) listed. If you are
 currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and had your
 ECQs certified by OPM, then you only need to address each PTQ, and you do not need to submit an ECQ narrative.<br>
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All other applicants are required to respond to all ECQs and PTQs, addressing each ECQ and PTQ separately. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each qualification. Please keep in mind each ECQ and PTQ are unique qualifications. Therefore, duplicate
 responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification.<br>
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Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Failure
 to submit a narrative statement or address any of the ECQs and/or PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">How you will be evaluated:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:<br>
<br>
•Best Qualified<br>
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•Well Qualified<br>
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•Qualified<br>
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The servicing Human Resources Specialist will forward all minimally qualified applicants to be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical
 qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of
 their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs. <br>
<b>To preview questions please <a href="https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/doc/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=16&jnum=113941" target="_new"><span style="color:#4C2C92">click here</span></a>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Background checks and security clearance</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Secret</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/required-documents/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#046B99">Required Documents</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#046B99"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><br>
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1. Resume<br>
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2. Transcripts (Official or Unofficial) from the institution's registrar; dean or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation which confirms completion of requirement for the required degree.<br>
<br>
If you have completed any part of your education outside of the U.S., you must submit the evaluation of your foreign education that has been prepared by an accredited organization. Please refer to <a href="http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html</span></a> for
 more information.<br>
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3. For current Senior Executives or individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your career appointment status in the SES.<br>
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4. For current Federal employees: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series and grade level.<br>
<br>
5. If you successfully completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, please provide a copy of your certificate. All required documentation must be provided on or by the closing date of the vacancy (if applicable).<br>
<br>
6. ECQ and PTQ Narratives - submit in the mandatory question field. Responses to the PTQs and ECQs are limited to 6,825 characters per question.<br>
<br>
Each applicant must answer all of the mandatory questions in order to submit a complete application.<br>
<br>
Applicants who fail to submit requested documents and fail to answer the mandatory questions WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.<br>
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If you are unable to upload documents, you may fax your documents using the instructions below. Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet. Please refer to the fax cover sheet for the fax number. Each document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each
 sheet includes an identification number, which ensures your document is processed correctly.<br>
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FAXING INSTRUCTIONS: Please fax legible documents using the appropriate cover sheet. Documents may be faxed at any time during the open period of this announcement by going to <a href="http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.usajobs.opm.gov</span></a><br>
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1. Log into MYUSAJOBS<br>
<br>
2. Click on "Applications"<br>
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3. Locate the vacancy you applied to<br>
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4. Under "Applicant Status" column, click on "More Information"<br>
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5. Select "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheet" and click "Continue"<br>
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Do not submit any additional information that is not required: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.<br>
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If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:white">Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
 only the attendance and/or degrees from <a href="http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/" target="_blank"><span style="color:white">schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:white">Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/benefits/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits
 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Learn more about federal benefits</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="http://hr.commerce.gov/Employees/Benefits/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Review our benefits</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:white">Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information
 on the specific benefits offered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.USAJOBS.gov</span></a>.
 An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the Monster Government Solutions system to complete your application
 process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.<br>
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To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USA JOBS website at <a href="http://www.usajobs.gov/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.usajobs.gov</span></a>. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this
 screen and follow the prompts to register into your USA JOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.<br>
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To return to your saved application, log in to your USA JOBS account at <a href="http://www.usajobs.gov/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">http://www.usajobs.gov </span></a>and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online
 to continue.<br>
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Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying on-line for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on
 the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.<br>
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If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please call 1-877-662-7730 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (excluding Federal holidays) for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website,
 click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Angelina Provoteaux</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="tel://301-713-6359"><span style="color:#4C2C92">301-713-6359</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">000-000-0000<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="mailto:angelina.provoteaux@noaa.gov"><span style="color:#4C2C92">angelina.provoteaux@noaa.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121">Address</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<address style="background:#F1F1F1;box-sizing: inherit"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#212121;font-style:normal">NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION<br>
1305 East West Highway<br>
SSMC-4, Room 4162 <br>
Silver Spring, Maryland <br>
United States<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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