- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Commander, Navy Installations
- Announcement Number
- ST-10040971-17-TPC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2017 to Friday, September 22, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
4.
Are you currently employed in the Department of the Navy (DON) (Navy or Marine Corps) as a permanent career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service; OR are you currently on a permanent Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) with Department of Navy; OR are you serving on an excepted service Schedule A family member appointment the DON in the local commute area?
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
5.
Do you currently reside with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the local commuting area; AND, you have lost eligibility for MSP or FMP due to declination or acceptance of a continuing position in the local commuting area; OR are you not eligible under FMP as the family member of a locally hired civilian or NAF employee whose duty station is in a foreign location; OR are you currently occupying an excepted service Schedule A family member appointment with an agency other than the Department of the Navy?
6.
Have you previously worked or been working in a federal position for 5 years or more in a foreign location(s) AND have not had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (i.e., Guam) for at least 2 years?
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
7.
Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR a military spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements.
Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements.
Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
8.
Are you a spouse of an active duty military member who has been authorized to relocate via a permanent change of station (PCS) move to the local commuting area of this foreign overseas duty station who:
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
- Was married on or prior to the date of my sponsor's PCS orders; AND
- Has not been appointed using this authority under these orders and have not accepted or declined a continuing position at this duty station.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
2.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
3.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
4.
I am willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 40 pounds in weight.
5.
I am willing and able to perform temporary duty at locations other than my permanent duty station which may include travel by military or commercial aircraft/flights.
6.
I am willing and able to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays).
7.
Do you live or work within the commute are of the duty location(s) listed for this position?
The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-07, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Complete layout and assembly of articles, pictures, or illustrations to be used in media.
3.
Develop clear, concise, and detailed statements, news releases, and articles for publication.
4.
Review informational material (e.g., press releases, fact sheets, speeches, responses to public inquiry, pamphlets, magazine articles) prior to public releases to ensure accuracy, security propriety, and policy guidelines are met.
5.
Arrange layout of printed material, artwork, and photographs.
6.
Provide photographs and other material as required to the media or staff members.
7.
Review content and presentation of information material submitted for dissemination.
8.
Recommend changes in material organization, presentation, manuscript, and factual coverage.
9.
Research information on public affairs matters for an organization.
10.
Research or gather information for use in the development of communication products.
11.
Research, analyze, and validate information to provide to the public.
12.
Create or edit written products that are selected to meet the information and communication needs of the command and its audiences.
13.
Edit material received from various sources to ensure it is grammatically correct.
14.
Write and edit news releases and feature articles for publication in newsletters, websites, and similar publications.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?