- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Announcement Number
- D-DFAS-10091415-18 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 20, 2017 to Friday, January 5, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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:
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.
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-12 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Analyze the characteristics of target audiences in order to determine the most effective communication methods and techniques to use.
3.
Define corporate communication strategy to ensure the plans address the critical needs of the organization.
4.
Develop written material (e.g., websites, business publication or media entries) to influence the acceptance of a business-related program, service, product or special interest.
5.
Engage appropriate communication resources to assist the organization in developing and delivering its message.
6.
Select appropriate communication tools including multi-media platforms to align with an organization's strategic communication goals.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Advise web content managers on the design and layout of multi-media communication tools in order to help in the design logos, flash animation, briefing templates and branding.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Develop a business case or justification supporting the use of new and emerging social media technologies to gain buy-in from senior leadership.
9.
Develop or manage corporate web pages intended to increase brand awareness, increase customer connections and educate a wide audience on relevant events.
10.
Serve as an advisor to executives and managers on the use of web technologies to best represent and educate the public on products and services offered.
11.
Analyze customer feedback and analytics to identify gaps in agency communications to customers.
12.
Develop graphic materials through interpretation of the meaning of the information to be presented, points to be emphasized, relationships stressed, and sequence of presentation that will be used on the web, social media or print in various communication plans and projects.
13.
Develop metrics to measure communication effectiveness.
14.
Develop strategies for communication channels that enhance customer service and promote community cooperation.
15.
Work with customer service staff members to develop effective communication techniques, ensuring the message is clear and understandable.
16.
Analyze trends in multi-media and communications tools and applications to identify those that will most appeal to targeted stakeholder groups, and appropriately apply that knowledge to increasing the use of multi-media.
17.
Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage communication tools and techniques.
18.
Implement relevant social media techniques into organization culture, products and services.
19.
Measure the impact of multi-media on the overall marketing efforts to provide advice on multi-media analysis and monitoring tools.
20.
Monitor the success of initiatives (i.e. analytics and outcomes) and provide reports.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?