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Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under merit promotion (internal competitive) procedures and consideration is limited to those specified in the "Hiring Path". This is in support of the Decennial Census and this temporary promotion will be not-to-exceed the period during which appropriations are available for the census. The initial NTE is 09/30/2027. Responsibilities This job opportunity is located in National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, IN, and reports to the Decennial Coordination Officer within the Director's Office. This position provides temporary additional assistance for logistics activities and will be the liaison for NPC logistics support to Decennial Census Management Division and Field Division during the Census Tests throughout the decade and during the actual Census. This position is not in the bargaining unit. The individual selected for this position will: Work cohesively with HQ Field Division staff on the various planning and implementation phases for the Decennial Census and associated tests. Manage and document FLD requirements and align these requirements with NPC logistics planning and functionality. Create and maintain a schedule and set of reports/record keeping templates that will be used to document the details of every aspect of the Census logistics operation, including but not limited to kit memos, inventory movement, kit assembly, systems, workflow, staffing, costs, etc. Organize all logistics program and project level documentation and place in the Decennial SharePoint site that is available to Decennial managers. Coordinate with applicable NPC Branches for the Census Tests and any other early operations conducted at the NPC main campus in planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating all kit assembly, deployment of material, and receiving/excessing material activities to support field offices. Recommend plans for the logistics space needed for Census Tests operations. Track the status of work in progress (kit assembly, shipping, etc.) and time required to complete the job to ensure established schedule dates are being met. Report progress to higher-level management and advise appropriate personnel of any problems to determine course of action. Adjust to the unpredictable demands of Decennial operations and use resourcefulness and seasoned judgement to maximize efficiency and resolve problems. May supervise one or more subordinate specialists further into the Decennial Census cycle. Tour of Duty: Hours will be 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternate Work Schedule is available*. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. Positions may include evening or weekend work, hours will vary. Telework will be available during the initial stage of this position. *Work schedule may vary depending on work requirements (for example, during Census Tests and Production). There may be times when AWS and telework are suspended, depending on workload. There will be extended periods of time when fully on-site work is required. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates may be required to clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection. A one-year probationary period may be required. Qualifications Time in Grade: In addition to specialized experience, you must meet the time in grade requirement. Current and former Federal civilian employees must have held a position at the grade 9 for at least 52 weeks in the Federal Service for promotion to the grade 11 or the grade 11 for at least 52 weeks in the Federal Service for promotion to the grade 12. Specialized Experience: You qualify at the 11 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 09 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as assisting with the planning and coordination of logistic efforts in support of large-scale Decennial Census operations, including experience with warehouse workflows, inventory management, kit assembly, shipping, and receiving, participating in schedule creation, making recommendations for logistics infrastructure, and coordinating with other logistics related staff both within a facility and outside the facility. Education Substitution for the Grade 11: The following education in an accredited college or university may be substituted for the specialized experience at the grade 11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the specialized experience requirements. Transcripts must be submitted with resume by the closing date. Specialized Experience: You qualify at the 12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 11 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as planning and coordination of logistic efforts in support of large-scale Decennial Census operations throughout the decade, including oversight of warehouse workflows, inventory management, shipping and receiving, creating timelines, meeting deadlines, identifying infrastructure solutions, and working with subject matter experts to align requirements with logistics functionality. Education cannot be substituted at the grade 12 level. Employees on a permanent appointment who were hired through a Recruiting Bulletin, who have not served in their current appointment for at least 90 days, are not eligible to apply. However, if this vacancy is in the same line of work as your current position (same qualification requirements), and selection for this position would not result in a promotion action the 90 day waiting period does not apply. 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. Education Additional Information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Special Hiring Authorities Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: USAJOBS Help Center | Unique Hiring PathsUSAJOBS Help Center | Unique Hiring Paths CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; 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 of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", - noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location; A copy of your last performance appraisal including rating; and Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential. The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Human Resources Branch. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Branch via the Federal Relay Service, 1-812-218-3610. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. 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