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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Announcement Number
DTRA-17-10049754-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 12, 2017 to Wednesday, October 18, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  
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3. 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 the USAJOBS Resource Center
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4. Are you applying for an appointment under one of the  OPM Interchange agreements (i.e., NAF, TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, VA, etc.) 
 
You must be on a permanent position that is equivalent to the grade level of this position or higher in the Federal Service.
 
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and indicating the highest grade you have held. 
 
For more information, review Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems.
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5. Are you Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S and meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook?  I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference. (limit characters)
6. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? 

 
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.  
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8. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion?
If you are not an employee of this agency advertising this position, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. 
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9. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? 
 
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10. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment below the advertised Target Grade for this position but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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11. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE:  If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.

 
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12. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE:  If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.

 
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13. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience.
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2. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with internal communication strategies.
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3. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with developing methods and approaches in planning and evaluation. (limit characters)
4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience preparing and delivering oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions. (limit characters)
5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with responding to information requests from national and international news media. (limit characters)
6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience developing media relations policies, procedures and plans for all components with media and industry. (limit characters)
7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with drafts, blogs, editing, talking points, speeches and meeting agenda.
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8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with media relations research methods and strategies. (limit characters)
9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience evaluating the appropriateness of existing strategies and plans. (limit characters)
10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with public affairs programs, campaigns, projects and studies. (limit characters)