- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Selective Service System
- Announcement Number
- ST-10101794-18-PM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 19, 2017 to Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
3.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities
4.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
5.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
6.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
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. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
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. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
7.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• 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 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. If claiming disability preference, 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
• 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 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. If claiming disability preference, 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist position with Selective Service System.
Please accurately identify your eligibility and level of experience when completing this questionnaire as your responses; resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy. You will be asked at the end of this questionnaire to certify your entire application as true and accurate. Instructions
Please read the following statement carefully and select the one that identifies your Federal service.
1.
Please read the following statement carefully and select the one that identifies your Federal service.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I meet the time-in-grade requirement for this position (i.e., I have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level than the level of the position being announced OR I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the being announced) OR I am a VEOA eligible or Special Hiring Authority eligible and this requirement is not applicable to me.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION. This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic and minimum requirements needed to qualify for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGBILE RATING. Instructions
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
For each of the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
6.
Ability to perform work assisting in the establishment and maintenance of mutual communications between SSS and other federal agencies, the general public, and intended audiences; and, for developing and disseminating information materials regarding SSS programs.
7.
Ability to assist the editor of the SSS newsletter in publishing this scheduled deliverable by gathering information for articles, drafting and editing materials, laying out of submissions, and providing appropriate photography.
8.
Ability to coordinate with senior staff members and a graphic designer, aids in preparation of newsletter for publication on the agency's public website.
9.
Knowledge of written and oral communication principles, concepts, and techniques; analytical methods; and public affairs practices and skill in applying same to develop and disseminate information about SSS programs and activities to publics through print, broadcast, and online media.
10.
Knowledge and skill sufficient for speaking to groups in explaining the organization's programs, objectives, and policies and obtaining the group's reaction to information presented. Skill in collecting and evaluating the sufficiency of communicated information. Skill sufficient for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by public affairs programs or policies.
11.
Ability to prepare and conducts ad hoc presentations to customers with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of SSS positions to achieve a more balanced perspective among diverse publics.
12.
Ability to manage the implementation of the national exhibits program, registration record keeping, and distribution of existing exhibit inventory. Assists with agency advertising and outreach programs.
13.
Ability to assist with budget and contract management, inputting data, budget planning, and participation in financial audits and assist SSS Records Manager with all records management duties including the care, control, custody, and disposition of records, publications and forms.
14.
Ability to assist with the preparation of annual reports; assists in scheduling records for disposition; aid records manager to ensure that each directorate follows the agency's records management procedures; and support the record manager with all publications and forms development and approvals.
15.
Ability to assist with the FileNet Document Retrieval System or equivalent system for internal control of correspondence and knowledge of how to scan and manages correspondence for the PIA Directorate, which includes general correspondence, Congressional and White House letters, OMB, FOIA, and PA documents, faxes and directives.
16.
Ability to Supports PIA staff in developing and maintain an historical e-library for SSS to include books, articles, periodicals, documents, and other word files. The purpose of the library is to inventory and organize historical records/documents which can be used by the public. The Open Government Platform aims to promote government transparency and citizen engagement on a global scale; aids in coordination with senior staff members, the development of the agency's public documents and reporting requirements. Works with contractor to layout various reports, recommending graphics, typography, and photographs for each document. Serves the pubic in transmitting information through various modes: orally, written, email, fax, website, social media and telephone.
17.
Familiarity and experience sufficient for analyzing the organization's information program materials and offering recommendations for improving the delivery of program information to affected individuals.
18.
Awareness of community and media relations concepts, principles, and techniques to establish, implement, and maintain a proactive program. Skill in analyzing and evaluating comments, proposals, or suggestions to develop recommendations concerning the impact on the agency's public image and established or proposed policy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.