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Vessel Support Assistant
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 56 days ago
Hybrid Ketchikan, AK $41K – $82K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ISFJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), with vacancies in Ketchikan, AK; Honolulu, HI; Gulfport, MS; Newport, OR; Newport, RI. This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26-13006701-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
What You'll Do
- →As a Vessel Support Assistant, you will perform the following duties: Assist with office administration tasks to include, Time & Attendance (T&A), Pay and Leave, and travel arrangements; ensure timely/accurate accounting in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
- →Support administrative functions related to vessel commands.
- →Support the administrative officer by acting on administrative matters relating to new or revised personnel requirements, regulations procedures, and administrative files.
- →NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZS-04; The ZS-03 is developmental leading to such performance.
- →This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- →Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- →The ZS-3 is equivalent to the GS-5/6.
- →The ZS-4 is equivalent to the GS-7/8.
- →CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 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 in completion of assigned tasks.
- →PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓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 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 OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Low 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. *Note: A one year probationary period will be required unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 653498b1-cd4c-44f2-b61a-6aded96ca1a6
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