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1. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14/CP-12 level.

A. I qualify for this position at the GS-14/CP-12 grade level because I have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the CP-11 (GS-13 equivalent). Specialized experience includes: expert knowledge of developing strategies to present information on a wide variety of subjects, exercising sound judgement, creating talking points for high visibility and highly sensitive/complex issues, applying and adapting knowledge of strictly controlled situations of an agency, writing articles on routine events of controversial or non-controversial subjects, responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services and participating in meetings with specialized groups to listen to and understand feedback on agency programs that are of particular interest to public.

B. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

2. Experiences that are applicable to performing the work described in this vacancy announcement including experience with communications and relations with the media and other stakeholders that often involve issues that are controversial or of significant national or Congressional interest.

A. I have not had education training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

3. Briefly describe your skills, knowledge and experience that are applicable to performing the work described in this vacancy announcement including experience with communications and relations with the media and other stakeholders. Cite examples of communications programs and/or projects that you have planned and implemented, and discuss the results of your efforts.

4. Managed or helped to manage a communications program/project, and how you planned and organized, set priorities and allocated time and resources to achieve the project's goals.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

5. Briefly describe a project you managed or helped to manage and how you planned and organized, set priorities and allocated time and resources to achieve the project's goals. Discuss how the project was received by various audiences and the outcome/results of the overall project.

6. Experience developing materials for briefings, meetings, or conferences.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Briefly describe your experience developing materials for high-level and/or high-profile briefings, meetings, or conferences.

8. Experience you have writing guidelines, policies, and or directives.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

9. Briefly describe your experience writing guidelines, policies, and or directives that had a significant impact on your organization, office or agency.

10. Please select answer (A) or (B) to identify Certification of Information Accuracy: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process are true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience, education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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