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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
Agency
Defense Media Activity
Announcement Number
DMA-17-10009067-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 5, 2017 to Monday, May 22, 2017
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
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Assessment 1
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 or 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). (limit characters)
1. As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy:
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2. From the list below, select the response that most closely represents your experience and/or education for the position of Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media).
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In this part, you will respond to questions about experience you have had that are related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Identify organizational communication opportunities through the use of social media sites such as Facebook, Vine, YouTube, Instagram, and Wordpress.
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4. Analyze social media and other communication efforts to identify the most effective direction.
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5. Utilize emerging trends in technology to execute a growing social media program.
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6. Develop content for an organization’s social media sites.
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7. Maintain an organization’s blog on a regular basis.
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8. Developing strategies to create content for all internal audiences.
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9. Develop strategies to for all external audiences.
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10. Develop outreach materials such as news releases, web content, magazine and journal articles.
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11. Overcome strategy obstacles of implementation and adoption.
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12. Develop an editorial calendar, creating, assigning, curating and publishing social media content.
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13. Use diplomacy in working with news media.
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14. Coordinate with other high level agencies/organizations to ensure message consistency.
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15. Establish and maintain relationships with news media, civic leaders and other centers of influence.
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16. Provide editorial assistance to other staff members.
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17. Research answers to news media inquiries and reply.
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