Sanctuary Superintendent

About the role

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), with one vacancy in Oswego, NY. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONMS-26-13004504-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Responsibilities

• Carry out policies and purposes of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, relevant presidential proclamations, executive orders, and oversee development of plans and programs for both short and long time frames to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, investigate, and manage sanctuary resources through research and outreach.
• Cookout with local, regional and national organizations and partners to promote Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA priorities, and ensure adherence to applicable regulations and authorities.
• Perform planning, direction, and timely execution of programs and administrative and operational program elements in areas such as budget and field operations.
• Participate in decision or exercise of significant judgment in Government action regarding contracting or procurement; the administration or monitoring of grants, licenses, subsidies, or other benefits, regulation and auditing of a non-Federal entity, and/or making a final decision or taking action, which will have a direct and substantial economic effect on the interests of a non-Federal entity.

Requirements

This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle. Incumbent will need to travel to a variety of regional locations, meet with collaborators, and participate in community or scientific presentations, meetings and discussions.

Condition of Employment

SCUBA certification may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position has physical requirements. The incumbent may be required to stand for long periods of time, and bend/stoop and lift up to 40 lbs unassisted during such work. May require participation in fieldwork. Fieldwork may require the incumbent to walk and work for several hours along unpaved shorelines or work on research vessels in the marine offshore environment.

Education

Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.

Qualifications

Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations

One year probationary period may be required.

Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. Payment of relocation incentives may be authorized.

Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.

This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.

Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire and/or evaluation through a manual assessment process, and your responses to any additional assessments (i.e. USAHire) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and a Job Knowledge Test. The Job Knowledge Test is designed to assess technical and professional expertise directly relevant to the requirements of this announcement. This assessment measures the specialized knowledge and skills accumulated over time, which are critical for successful performance in this position.

Required Documents

1. Resume: Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Please review the USAJobs Help Center for additional requirements. You are encouraged to make your resume and profile searchable here. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume or curriculum vitae, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume should include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if Federal); description of duties or work performed; starting and ending dates (month and year).

2. SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.

3. Veteran's documentation: If you are requesting consideration under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEVOA) you must submit a copy of your Member 4, DD Form 214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or any other required supporting documents (VA letter, SF-15, etc). For more information, please click here.

Active Duty Service Members: You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the Department of Defense.