- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Army Military District of Washington
- Announcement Number
- NCBF172008828486D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 6, 2017 to Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
2.
Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year probationary period?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs position with Department of the Army.
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each of the items below, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plan public affairs initiatives for events and/or activities.
3.
Coordinate with local media outlets to develop strategies for advertising and/or publicizing information.
4.
Develop public affairs policies to ensure efficiency and/or consistency.
5.
Plan holistic outreach initiatives to raise awareness and/or support for an organization's mission.
6.
Provide training on public affairs concepts, such as use of social media, content appropriateness, delivery techniques, and identifying target audiences, for an optimal public affairs program.
7.
Serve as a liaison between a large organization and the general public to promote understanding of mission requirements and/or goals.
8.
Establish and maintain partnerships with community officials to convey information about your organization.
9.
Plan and/or coordinate community events to aid in long range public affairs goals.
10.
Collaborate with local media outlets to publicize important information for your organization.
11.
Review information provided to the community for efficiency and/or effectiveness.
12.
Use social media avenues, such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and Instagram to relay and/or promote information to the community.
13.
Develop talking points for public interviews and/or speeches.
14.
Develop marketing strategies to portray positive messages and/or images of your organization.
15.
Write documents such as press releases, articles, brochures, pamphlets, and flyers, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
16.
Research innovate platforms to disseminate information to the public.
17.
Develop strategies for covering sensitive and/or controversial topics.
18.
Handle complex coverage of critical national and/or international events.
19.
Correspond with dignitaries such as ambassadors, high ranking military officials, or government officials, to capture key stakeholders and/or audiences.
20.
Use tact and/or diplomacy in all public affairs matters to conserve a positive reputation.
21.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.