- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-NCRO-17-10052224-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017 to Wednesday, October 11, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a United States Citizen?
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
4.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
- Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
- Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
- Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a former member of the PLC between the ages of 16 and 30, who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
7.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
9.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
Read the following descriptions and select the one that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11 position. Select only one response. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
2.
Read the following descriptions and select the one that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12 position. Select only one response. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
3.
I have served as an on-the-record organizational spokesperson during television or radio interviews at least six times. In your response, please indicate whether not you have performed this duty by stating yes or no. Additionally, please provide three examples. Your examples should include the name of the media outlet and topic.
4.
I have regularly represented a high-profile organization at public meetings and special events aimed at educating audiences about organizational actions or policies.
5.
I have routinely delivered authoritative information orally to media and stakeholders on complex or controversial issues.
6.
I have planned and implemented at least three intensive public information efforts or multi-channel communication campaigns that address high-profile issues in a large media market. In your response, please indicate whether not you have performed this duty by stating yes or no. Please provide two examples. Your response should include the topic and range of tactics used (i.e. news releases, social media posts, web content, press conferences, etc).
7.
I have frequently planned and coordinated special events such as news conferences, ceremonies, receptions, photo opportunities, and public meetings for a high-profile organization.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Coordinated an organization's communications response to breaking news.
9.
Planned special events such as news conferences, ceremonies, photo opportunities, and public meetings for a high-profile organization.
10.
Served as an on-the-record organizational spokesperson during live and taped interviews.
11.
Represented a high-profile organization at public meetings to provide information and educate audiences about proposed or implemented policies.
12.
Applied basic graphic design skills to create visually compelling materials using text and photographs including flyers, brochures and signs.
13.
Developed products (e.g. news releases, feature stories, briefing papers, speeches, fact sheets) that promote understanding of an organization's goals.
14.
Wrote communication products (e.g. news releases, web content, social media posts, and speeches) with appropriate content and tone for the intended audience.
15.
Edited written materials for appropriate style, grammar, tone and clarity.
16.
Translated technical concepts or jargon into language that is understandable to audiences who have no knowledge of a subject.
17.
Provided advice to organization executives on the best way to handle sensitive or controversial issues that impacted both internal and external audiences. Please provide two examples. You response should include the the topic and one or two of the key recommendations you made.
18.
Analyzed public reaction or potential reaction to agency programs and policies, considered diverse points of view, and planned accordingly.
19.
Evaluated media opportunities and channels (print, broadcast, web, social media, events, etc.) to accomplish communications goals.
20.
Assessed organizational policies or practices to proactively determine appropriate communication strategies.
21.
Built and maintained effective working relationships with a strategic network of reporters, editors, bloggers, and constituent groups.
22.
Developed and implemented communications efforts that involve internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with strategic communications goals.
23.
Provided communications advice to colleagues who are not in the same chain of command.
24.
Developed and implemented multi-channel (print, broadcast, audio-visual, digital, events, etc.) communication campaigns that increased public understanding of and engagement with topics that directly affected a large organization's mission, sales, or reputation.
25.
Corrected misinformation to improve public understanding of an organization's work and policies.
26.
Pitched strategic, creative story ideas that further the goals of a large, complex organization.
27.
Planned and implemented intensive public information efforts that address high-profile, controversial issues in a large media market.