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Position Title: Communications Specialist
Agency: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number: 18-DPS-10084872 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is in accordance with the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems, which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

1. Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in developing infographics and visual displays of data; developing presentations and briefing materials for use by senior managers; use of various communication tools to support information dissemination.

A. Yes, I have one year of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.

B. No, I do not possess the specialized experience described above.

Applicant must submit a narrative statement addressing each factor. Each narrative statement should be addressed separately and include a description of the demonstrated experience that is directly related to the duties, responsibilities, and supplemental factors for this position.

2. In the space below describe your experience in developing visual displays of data, including charts and infographics for inclusion in documents, reports and presentations. This is a MANDATORY requirement. Please limit your response to 8,000 characters or less.

3. Describe your experience in creating presentations, training and briefing materials for use by senior managers. This is a MANDATORY requirement. Please limit your response to 8,000 characters or less.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

4. Which level best describes your demonstrated experience in preparing presentations, briefings, training documents and informational materials to highlight key initiatives, activities and accomplishments?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("see resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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