- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Office of Naval Research
- Announcement Number
- DE-10055973-18-SF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 6, 2017 to Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
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
3.
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:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
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
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.
Preferences
1.
I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference 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.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference 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.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for an NO-1035-03, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). Applicants must meet all areas of this SPF in order to be found minimally qualified for the position. Failure to meet all areas of this SPF will result in a rating of Ineligible. The SPF is: Do you have demonstrated experience writing technical and policy "by-line" articles for senior executives for publication in national magazines; demonstrated knowledge of research and development (R&D) activities and experience writing material for the media that conveys scientific and technical information; and, demonstrated experience developing and evaluating communication strategies to disseminate information about science and technology (S&T) programs?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop communication strategies to successfully communicate command strategic communication priorities.
4.
Develop and adapt issue-specific communication plans for senior leaders to respond to controversial topics of media interest or implications of proposed management actions.
5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external communications strategy and policy to identify and recommend adjustments, changes, and improvements.
6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and informational products designed to communicate organizational goals and objectives both internally and externally.
7.
Analyze policies, programs, and operations to identify issues or events that require the performance of communication research, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
8.
Write communication strategies, research reports, plans, and evaluation reports for campaigns and other efforts to communicate with internal and external publics.
9.
Translate technical information into written words and imagery to help diverse audiences understand programs or policies.
10.
Respond to information requests from the print and broadcast media, the general public, or other information offices or personnel internal and external to the organization.
11.
Translate complex scientific data, studies, and information into formats and messages that are accurate and understandable to non-scientific audiences.
12.
Maintain effective relationships with representatives of the local and national media as well as military and civilian personnel at all levels of the command and other activities.
13.
Collaborate with other military and community public affairs officers, business community, local media, and governmental agencies to develop clear and concise information for release to the public.
14.
Partner with key management personnel to resolve public affairs problems.
15.
Coordinate timely and accurate responses to media information requests (e.g., coordinate replies with chain of command, staff, or other commands, respond with previously developed guidance).
16.
Maintain contacts with national and international news media and federal, state and local government agencies to facilitate information sharing.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
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?