- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-10021355-17-SNF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 to Monday, July 3, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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/
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/
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Sponsor's PCS orders, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Communications Specialist, GS-0301-13 with Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Communications Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Analyzes the potential impact upon overarching policy guidance to identify varying courses of actions.
5.
Manages projects to identify and implement adjustment strategies.
6.
Recommend modifications, to existing policies to improve stakeholder outcomes.
7.
Manage events to ensure coordination is in compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
8.
Determine the appropriate visual communication method that properly represents or conveys information or a message to the intended audience.
9.
Research subject matter areas or topics to prepare presentations, briefings, speeches, and biographical data for key leaders.
10.
Transform spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of precedents.
11.
Prepares executive summaries, formal assessments, and reports to inform the intended audience.
12.
Organizes, expresses, and communicates ideas clearly in writing.
13.
Identifies correct grammar, punctuation and spelling to ensure correspondence is accurate.
14.
Disseminate information to support communication goals and objectives.
15.
Establish or maintain relationships with representatives of media, publics and/or stakeholders.
16.
Provide spokesperson/subject matter experts for communication engagements.
17.
Research and assess the audiences, stakeholders and subject matter to develop potential questions and answers.
18.
Review and/or edit content (e.g., publications, websites, and social media) for internal and external audiences.
19.
Creates and distributes communication content and products (e.g., articles, brochures, photos, press releases, on-line content, etc.) for a wide range of audiences, publics, and stakeholders.
20.
Present briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to secure cooperation and resolve matters.
21.
Prepare briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to provide results of studies and/or projects.
22.
Engages with customers to understand their requirements and takes a proactive approach to meet their needs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure accuracy. By agreeing to this statement below, you are confirming that: 1) you understand this warning; 2) you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) you have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?