- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Announcement Number
- CIS-PJN-10031992-PUB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 28, 2017 to Friday, August 4, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a 30% or greater disabled veteran who wish to be considered non-competitively? (Proof is required in the combined forms of disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and DD-214. (copy indicating character of service))
3.
Are you applying as a United States Citizen? (if you wish to be considered through another eligibility select one or more of the other options listed otherwise please select this option to be considered)
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- Are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
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.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Are you a National Security Education Program participant who currently is non-competitively eligible? (Proof is required as stated in the announcement)
7.
Are you applying under a Program that affords you noncompetitive eligibility? (Proof is required, as stated in the announcement.) (i.e. Peace Corps, Vista, Certain Military Spouses, etc)
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? (Proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or from a U.S. territory agency that provides disability benefits, as stated in the announcement.)
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Failure to select a response to any of the following questions will default in a negative response which will disqualify you for this position. Your responses to the on-line questionnaire must be supported by your resume.
1.
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position(s); (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity; OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Do you meet one of these requirements?
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
2.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
3.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
4.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
5.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Respond to requests for information concerning Agency programs and policies from all media including print, television, radio, and social media outlets at the local, national, and international levels.
7.
Make presentations to members of the media explaining Agency policies and procedures in both formal and informal settings.
8.
Represent the Agency during high level conferences, meetings, and planning sessions.
9.
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications plans and counsel management concerning possible improvements.
10.
Formulate long-range plans and objectives for the media relations program in support of operations and activities.
11.
Advise the Press Secretary and other senior leaders concerning media attitudes and biases towards the Agency.
12.
Write and/or review communications-specific policy manuals, and/or other technical materials for the Agency media relations team.
13.
Write and/or review a variety of news releases, advisories and public affairs guidance conveying complex programs and activities to specialized audiences.
14.
Write and/or review media-relations guidance for field offices concerning procedures relating to specific media requests.
15.
Respond to inquiries from the media, the general public, and other federal agencies using knowledge of security, freedom, and privacy requirements.
16.
Maintain working relationships with representatives of the media, federal, state, and local governments, external stakeholders, members of the Agency/Department leadership team, and other stakeholders of the media relations team.
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Participate in live or recorded interviews with members of the media, including print, radio, television, and other forms, using agency knowledge and thorough preparation.
18.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on various topics to ensure that messaging is consistent, accurate, and meets the intended goal.
19.
Monitor current events and published stories that relate to the mission and organization using various news gathering services and techniques.
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Develop communications products while interacting with colleagues through the use of collaborative online spaces.
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Distribute communications products using various software designed to reach specific audiences.
22.
Monitor news reports and trending issues in social media through available tools and resources.
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Manage difficult conversations by using bridging statements, pivoting, and other language techniques.
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As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.