Permits Assistant

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Regional Office (AKR), with one vacancy in Juneau, AK or Anchorage, AK. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-26-13080388-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• 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.
• 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.
• To qualify for the ZS-3 or GS-05 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZS-2 or GS-04 level in the federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting in providing online and live customer support services responding to requests for information on policies, programs, services or products; and Assisting in maintaining and organizing office files and records.
• To qualify at the ZS-4 or GS-07 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZS-3 or GS-06 level in the federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in administrative processes such as issuing licenses, registrations, certifications or other similar types of documentation; Providing online and live customer support services responding to inquiries, resolving problems and providing regulatory guidance; and Performing records management activities including organization, quality control of documents and disposition of records.

Nice To Haves

• If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• 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.
• 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 the 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.
• ICTAP and CTAP Candidates: Eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
• ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: Copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; Copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: Copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). Copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location; Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• Non-Competitive Reinstatement to a Higher Grade/Band than Previously Held MUST submit the following documents: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action": You must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series, and highest grade level held on a permanent basis for your previous position, AND the SF-50 that verifies your separation date; AND Performance Appraisal: Most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert in the processing of applications for permits, licenses and registrations for the harvesting of Pacific halibut issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Region (AKR) to eligible applicants.
• Review, verify, and process applications for issuance and transfer of permits, licenses, and registrations.
• Provide technical support in developing and implementing new fishery permits, license programs or requirements.
• Work with IT development staff to test new data entry and data reporting tools for use by the Alaska Region.
• Provide training to employees in the processing of routine applications.
• Provide a full range of customer support services for applicants seeking fishery permits.
• Provide regulatory and permit application information and customer service via call center.
• Provide user support for online constituent application services.
• Perform routine research for constituents related to general permitting issues.
• Assist in Alaska Region outreach efforts at marine trade shows or other public venues.
• Perform records management activities and mail distribution, handling, and processing.
• File applications, correspondence and other official records and assist with proper records disposition.
• Use care in handling confidential data ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act legal standards.
• Process and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing correspondence to permit holders and applicants.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed