Job Listing: Supervisory Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-IV, LM (DEU)

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 1 vacancy - Asheville, NC NESDIS is looking for good people to manage our world-class
operations. Our satellites monitor US and global weather conditions
and we also have three world-class data centers. The data from
NESDIS satellites help save lives and resources. Come be a part of
NESDIS!
Federal status employees currently serving under a career or
career conditional appointment in the competitive service; Former
Federal employees who served under a career/career conditional
appointment w/reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles;
Veterans who are preference eligible or were separated from the
armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of
continuous service; 30% disabled veterans; Handicapped and other
applicants eligible for noncompetitive appointment under special
hiring authorities should apply under the DEU announcement: NESDIS-
NCD-2008-0005.

If you cannot find the MERIT vacancy, it is because you have not
answered the "Applicant Eligibility" question under the "Search
Jobs" TAB.

This position will be filled under the DOC Personnel Management
Demonstration Project. This project replaced the Federal GS pay plan
and structure. Under this project, positions are classified by
career path, pay plan, and pay band. The pay band ZP-4 is equivalent
to the GS-13/14 level.

Major Duties

You will provide oversight and management of NCDC's large volume
data holdings, both digital and hardcopy, and have substantial
involvement in integrated data access activities. As the Archives
Manager, within the Data Operations Division, you will manage large
development projects for operational implementation involving ingest
and mass storage systems and relational database systems, work with
the research community to develop plans and budget initiatives to
archive data from research programs, support the activities of the
World Data Center for Meteorology, Asheville, and serve as the
NOAA/NCDC Records Liaison Officer. Specific duties will include: 1)
Manage all NCDC environmental data to ensure long-term integrity and
ongoing updates of NCDC's archives; 2) Provide security, access,
regulatory compliance and storage efficiency for NCDC archived data
in collaboration with Information Technology initiatives such as the
Comprehensive Large-Array data Stewardship System (CLASS); 3)
Develop master station information databases, control file and tape
libraries, and catalog and inventory environmental data holdings; 4)
Coordinate data archival requirements for NOAA observing systems and
World Data Center for Meteorology; 5) Coordinate data management and
records retention with NOAA and National Archives and Records
Administration; and 6) Apply principles of the Open Archive
Information System (OAIS) Reference Model to NCDC archives.

How to Apply

NOTE: Documents submitted to USAJobs cannot currently be viewed in
the Hiring Management system, therefore, you will need to fax your
documents to the telephone number on the fax cover sheet you
generate when you are transferred to the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration hiring system.
You must apply to this position on-line through this USAJOBS site,
using a resume from your USAJOBS account. We do not accept mailed,
faxed or e-mailed resumes.
FIRST: Review the entire vacancy announcement to ensure you are
aware of all education & experience requirements, documents
required, and the process for applying for this position. You can
PREVIEW ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS for this vacancy by clicking on the
Questions link at the bottom of the Qualifications & Evaluations
page.
STEP 1: Scroll down to bottom of page and click on 'Apply Online'.
STEP 2: You will be prompted to log in to your USAJOBS account.
Select a resume. You will automatically be redirected to the Dept.
of Commerce site (Quickhire/Hiring Management) to (1) Answer or
Update User Information/Core Questions (2) Print out FAX Cover
Sheets (click 'Done' when finished) and (3) Answer Vacancy-
Specific Assessment Questions. Previous users have option of going
directly to the Assessment Questions. After answering all questions,
you should click the box for 'I would like a copy of my application
emailed to me', then click FINISH to submit your application. You
will now see a summary of all information you have entered. Scroll
to the end of this section and click FINISH (you must click on both
FINISH buttons as this allows you to go back to your USAJOBS account
at a later time to check your status and print off FAX Cover Sheets).
FIRST TIME USERS: If this is your first time applying through
USAJOBS: Scroll down and click on 'Apply Online'. You will be
directed to the "My USAJOBS" page. Now click on "Create Your Account
Now" and you will be directed to register, set up a User Name and
Password, and build a minimum of one resume in USAJOBS. Then proceed
as instructed above in STEP 2.
STEP 3: FAX in all required documents to the FAX number printed on
the front of the QuickHire FAX Cover Sheet (see below for more
information). You MUST fax in all required documents by 11:59 pm
Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: You may update/revise your responses to assessment questions
up until the announcement closes. To do so, you must click on 'Apply
Online' while viewing the announcement in USAJOBS, then select your
resume again and then select 'Take me to the Assessment'. Your
previous question responses will be displayed. Make appropriate
changes and click both FINISH buttons as instructed above.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION:
Contact the Customer Support Help Desk for QuickHire/Hiring
Management at 1-866-656-6831 (available Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m. Eastern Time) or by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com.
If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet to complete
the on-line application, or have a disability requiring a reasonable
accomodation for this application process, please contact the Human
Resources contact listed.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles:
Surplus and displaced employees must apply and be determined to be
well qualified to receive selection priority. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles
will be considered well qualified if they attain at least a rating
score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. CTAP and ICTAP candidates
must submit documents which show eligibility for selection priority.
Documentation can include a copy of a RIF separation notice,
Certificate of Expected Separation, or some other proof of
eligibility for priority selection and a copy of an SF-50 showing
current position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty
location.


Required Documents:
Review the list of documents provided below and determine which
ones are applicable for you, and then print off the specific FAX
Cover Sheets. Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE if your
documents are not received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing
date of this announcement. Do not wait until the last minute to fax -
you are sending your documents to a high-volume scanning center and
you may encounter a busy signal. If that occurs, please re-fax your
documents. If the problem persists, please contact the QuickHire
Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831.
If you previously applied to a Dept. of Commerce vacancy under the
USAJOBS system and faxed in your applicable documentation, you
should not need to refax your documents. They should have
electronically 'followed' you to this announcement. It is the
applicant's responsibility to verify this by contacting the
QuickHire Help Desk or HR Contact prior to the closing date of this
announcement.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE FAXED IN BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON
THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT (SUBMIT THOSE WHICH APPLY):
(1) COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS:
See the Qualifications section to determine if transcripts are a
requirement for this vacancy. If there are Basic Education
Requirements listed OR if you are choosing to apply based on
Substitution of Education (if an option), then you MUST fax in
copies of your college transcripts (undergraduate AND graduate).
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
If course titles on the transcripts do not clearly indicate which
element of the overall educational requirements to which they apply,
you may submit additional documentation such as course descriptions
from the school catalogue or a letter from school officials.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign education is acceptable provided that
the applicant submits documentation confirming accreditation by a
Dept. of Education recognized accrediting body, or evaluation by a
credential evaluation service which has deemed it to be equivalent
to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. For further
information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to
HREF="http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us
/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html"
TARGET="http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/
us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html">U.S. Department
of Education
(2) CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- SF-50: If you are a
current/former Federal employee, you must FAX a copy of a recent SF-
50 'Notification of Personnel Action', showing position title,
occupational series, grade level, salary, your tenure group, and
position occupied, etc. You may be disqualified from MERIT
consideration if you fail to submit this document.
(3) VETERANS -- DD214, SF-15, VA Letter:
If you are a veteran, fax in a copy of your DD214 (the Part 4 copy
which shows characterization of service). If you are a Disabled
Veteran, you MUST fax a copy of your DD214, SF-15, AND a copy of
your VA letter (or equivalent document from the armed forces)
verifying your service-connected disability rating. If you
do not have a copy of your VA Letter, please contact your Regional
VA Office to request one: 1-800-827-1000. The SF-15 (Application for
10 Point Preference) is available online at:
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf"TARGET="http://www.o
pm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf">SF-15 Form
Failure to fax in the above documents may result in loss of
veterans' preference points on DEU announcements, or loss of VEOA
(Veterans Employment Opportunities Act) consideration on MERIT
announcements.
For information regarding eligibility for vet preference points for
DEU announcements (including service on or after Sept. 11, 2001) AND
information on vets' VEOA eligibility to apply under MERIT (STATUS)
announcements,
click on
HREF="http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI3.asp"TARGET="http://www.usajobs.o
pm.gov/EI3.asp">USAJOBS Vet Preference Overview Page -- OR --
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp#Appoint"TARGET="h
ttp://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp#Appoint">OPM's VetsInfo
Guide
IMPORTANT: If you are eligible, make sure you have self-selected 5
or 10 point veterans preference in the Dept. of Commerce QuickHire
system under USER INFORMATION. A new law gives 5 points on DEU
announcements to veterans who have served on active duty for more
than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the
period beginning September 11th, 2001 to present. You must self-
select "5-point veteran" to receive these points.
4) ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY -- DD214 Equivalent:
If you are currently on active duty and your separation/retirement
is imminent and you do not yet have a DD214, obtain a statement of
service from your military personnel office and fax in with the
DD214 FAX cover sheet in lieu of the DD214. If selected, be
prepared to submit a copy of your DD214 prior to entry on duty.
(5) SCHEDULE A DISABLED INDIVIDUALS -- STATE CERTIFICATION: If you
are an individual with disabilities applying under the handicap
appointing authority (Schedule A): you must FAX a copy of your State
Certification.
(6) CTAP/ICTAP - SF-50, RIF Notice/Cert. of Expected Separation:
If you are a surplus/displaced federal employee applying under CTAP
or ICTAP, you must FAX a copy of (a) recent SF-50 showing current
position, grade level, promotion potential and duty location and (b)
RIF Notice/Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of
eligibility for priority selection.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FAXING IN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
STEP 1: GENERATE THE FAX COVER SHEETS TO USE WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS
Each QuickHire (Hiring Management) FAX Cover Sheet includes an
identification number which ensures your document is properly
scanned and assocated with your on-line application. The FAX phone
number is listed on the front of the FAX Cover Sheet.
There are two ways to get the FAX cover sheets:
1. Follow these steps if you have completed the vacancy questions
for this announcement:
(1) Go to USAJOBS.OPM.GOV
(2) At the top of your screen, locate and CLICK on the TAB
titled 'My USAJOBS' . This tab is located to the right of
the 'Search Jobs' tab.
(3) Now log in to your account using your USAJOBS User Name and
Password.
(4) Click on the underlined link word: "Applications"
(5) You should now see your USAJOBS application history listed. Look
under the far right column (titled "Application Status"). CLICK on
the underlined link "More Information' for this vacancy announcement
number.
(6) You will be automatically redirected to the Dept. of Commerce
QuickHire/Hiring Management system. CLICK on the radio button
for "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets", and choose and print the FAX
Cover Sheets for the type of documents you are planning on
submitting (i.e. your SF-50, transcripts if applicable, etc.).
2. OR Scroll down to the bottom of this page, click on "Apply On
Line", choose one of your stored resumes to submit and you will be
automatically redirected to the Dept. of Commerce QuickHire site.
Once there, click on the radio button that says "Update My
Information on File", proceed through the next several User
Information screens until you reach the screen that
says "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets", then choose and print the
cover sheets that you need.
STEP 2: FAX IN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
FAX in your documents to the FAX phone number that appears on
the FAX cover sheets. Each category of document(s) MUST be faxed
with its own cover sheet in a separate transmission. See the faxing
instructions on the Fax Cover Sheets. Your documents must be
received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. Late
documents will not be accepted.
Please note that faxing new or additional information after your
initial fax will cause the replacement of any prior faxed
information of the same type in QuickHire.
STEP 3: ENSURE YOUR FAXED DOCUMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSMITTED
Within 24 hours of faxing in your documents to the QuickHire Hiring
Management scanning center using the appropriate fax cover sheets,
you will receive an automatically generated email from QuickHire
confirming receipt of your documents.
RETAIN THIS FAX CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS PROOF OF SUCCESSFUL
TRANSMISSION.
If you do NOT receive this email within 24 hours, contact the
QuickHire Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 to confirm
receipt of your documents. It is recommended that you also keep a
personal copy of your FAX machine's fax receipt with a date and time
stamp.


Contact Information:
Lars Morales

Phone: 303-497-6292

Fax: 000-000-0000

Email: Lars.Morales@noaa.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Commerce
NOAA/NESDIS Workforce Management Office
DSRC, GB506
Boulder, CO 80305-3328

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive email notification that their on-line
application has been received.
Applicants can check the status of their application by accessing
the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. Click
on "MY USAJOBS"; this brings you to the login screen. Log in and
either click on 'Track your online job Applications' or on
the 'APPLICATIONS' tab. At the next screen, find the
announcement/position in question, and click on 'More Information'
under the "STATUS" tab. Click "View Detailed Status of applications
with this agency," then click the continue button, which takes you
to "Current Applicant Status". The status will be listed
under "VACANCY STATUS" with any additional information in the
"COMMENTS" section.