- Position Title
- EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- African Development Foundation
- Announcement Number
- ADF-17-DE-10049319AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 28, 2017 to Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position.
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced.
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position.
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced.
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
For item 1 please read the following statement carefully. Your response to the following question will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met in order to do the work of the position. Please certify whether or not you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Have you worked for a member of Congress, Congressional committee, or for an organization that engaged members of Congress/Congressional committees?
Have you worked for a member of Congress, Congressional committee, or for an organization that engaged members of Congress/Congressional committees?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of an External Engagement Specialist, GS-301-11. (Note: Applicants who select A, B, C, or D must provide transcripts as verification of their education).
5.
Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in planning and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting; developing new or modified organizational structures, management processes, or procedures for administering program services; preparing project papers and staff reports; organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations; presenting recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations; performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, management controls, or long-range planning.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Gather data and others' input when making decisions in order to describe the impact of the decision on others who may be affected.
7.
Find solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs in order to reach desired goals.
8.
Weigh the pros and cons of each option before making a decision and moving forward in order to gain agreement.
9.
Make necessary decisions, even when information is limited or unclear, in order to meet desired goals in a timely manner.
10.
Identify and keep up-to-date on key agency policies/priorities and economic, political, and social trends which affect the organization.
11.
Understand the purpose of the organization including the statutory mandate, its customers, its products and/or services, and its measures of mission success for the collective achievement of the agency.
12.
Consider internal and external issues affecting the organization when making program decisions.
13.
Solicit, understand, and anticipate the changing needs and expectations of stakeholders and remain alert to opportunities to serve constituents better.
14.
Reach out to key stakeholders to ensure their perspectives are taken into account in all planning and enlist their support for the resulting plan.
15.
Understand and work within the organization's structure and policies to effectively construct strategic responses and tactics to fit fluid circumstances.
16.
Participate in internal strategy formulation in order to positively affect Congressional relationships.
17.
Provide advice on Congressional communication and relationship strategies for current and emerging programs.
18.
Identify emerging issues in order to provide detailed information regarding Congressional impacts and considerations.
19.
Provide advice and guidance on Congressional communication and relationship strategies for current and emerging programs.
20.
Formulate internal strategies that positively affect Congressional relationships.
21.
Analyze emerging issues in order to provide guidance regarding Congressional impacts and considerations.
22.
Apply electronic communication methods to disseminate program information.
23.
Navigate network resources in order to acquire information and share with pertinent audiences.
24.
Navigate network resources in order to acquire and analyze information for presentation to pertinent audiences.
25.
Acquire information in electronic formats, citing the source, in order to provide accurate advice and guidance.
26.
Implement innovative communication plans tailored to effectively market and publicize to various audiences.
27.
Design graphics, outlines, write text, and coordinate with appropriate parties on final products.
28.
Implement communication and information strategies, projects, and services to include a variety of print and online communications for the use of the public and professional communities.
29.
Write or oversee the preparation, review, production, and dissemination of technical and business documents and create strategic messages to deliver information to different audiences.
30.
Develop and implement communication and information strategies, projects, and services to include a variety of print and online communications for the use of the public and professional communities.
31.
Prepare strategic communications materials such as speeches, talking points, articles for publication, conference presentations, executive summaries, and related communications media for use by senior officials.
32.
Compose, edit, design, and produce products such as newsletters, bulletins, articles, flyers, postcards, or brochures for a communications program.