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Position Title
ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command
Announcement Number
DE-10041477-17-MA Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 to Friday, September 8, 2017
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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
 
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • 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.
If eligible, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility including a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member? 
 
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse’s PCS orders AND
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.

If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.

NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a NT-1035-05, ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with members of the news media and specialized groups interested in an organization's programs. (limit characters)
3. Develop relationships with media representatives to ensure readiness of public affairs outlets. (limit characters)
4. Establish relationships with all forms of media to develop broader involvement of interested or concerned individuals or groups. (limit characters)
5. Maintain business relationships with news media representatives to expedite efforts on public affairs projects. (limit characters)
6. Alert and invite the press to conferences or press releases intended to announce developments within an organization. (limit characters)
7. Assess media coverage to recommend methods and techniques for disseminating information. (limit characters)
8. Respond to media inquiries on programs and projects. (limit characters)
9. Arrange special events (e.g., open houses, guided tours, ground-breaking ceremonies, dedications) to promote community relations. (limit characters)
10. Identify media products to convey information to internal and external stakeholders. (limit characters)
11. Create or edit written products that are selected to meet the information and communication needs of the command and its audiences. (limit characters)
12. Develop written materials which transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs. (limit characters)
13. Edit the works of written material for internal or external publication or speaking. (limit characters)
14. Produce innovative written material which stimulates the interest on the part of various publics concerning activities, programs, and events. (limit characters)
15. Analyze performance data, work reports, and other information to identify potential improvements in public affairs operations. (limit characters)
16. Develop frameworks for evaluation of plans, products, actions, communication effectiveness, and other aspects of communicating with internal and external publics. (limit characters)
17. Evaluate organization-wide programs to provide guidance on information to be released. (limit characters)
18. Evaluate the effectiveness of communication with internal and external publics. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. 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? (limit characters)