U.S. Department of Commerce

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social).. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of research fishing gear and equipment; Assisting in providing technical guidance regarding the prevention of protected species entanglement; and Assisting in developing and maintaining partnerships to promote species conservation programs or strategies.. This position requires a 100-ton USCG Master's License.. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to provide understanding and improve stewardship of the environment.

equipment specialist

Duties Summary This position is located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) with two vacancies located in Pascagoula, MS. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS SEFSC-24-12379008-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Requirements Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of research fishing gear and equipment; Assisting in providing technical guidance regarding the prevention of protected species entanglement; and Assisting in developing and maintaining partnerships to promote species conservation programs or strategies. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., in fields related to the position to be filled. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience as described above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. This position requires a 100-ton USCG Master's License. This position requires regular at-sea duty working on deck for up to 12 hours and lifting of up to 50 lbs. Additional at-sea requirements: prolong walking and standing; climbing stairs and rope ladders; donning survival suits. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to provide understanding and improve stewardship of the environment.

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