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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Naval Medical Command
Announcement Number
DE-10118022-18-PAB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 29, 2018 to Thursday, February 8, 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? (limit characters)
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
 
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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:
  • 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.
If eligible, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance, including a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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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
  • 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.

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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-13, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Collect data on emerging trends or issues that impact the achievement of an organization. (limit characters)
3. Research or gather information for use in the development of communication products. (limit characters)
4. Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of materials to advise management if efforts should be continued, changed, or expanded. (limit characters)
5. Respond to media requests for information, interviews, and agency site visits. (limit characters)
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the print and broadcast media for release of information. (limit characters)
7. 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). (limit characters)
8. Conduct media training for leadership and staff, as required. (limit characters)
9. Develop formal and informal presentations to inform, motivate, or educate target audiences. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
11. Oversee coordination of public engagement activities to promote agency projects or enhance the understanding of agency's programs. (limit characters)
12. Prepare mass communication materials including news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other materials for internal audiences or to attract external media coverage promoting broad themes from senior leaders and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, mission, and contribution to the national defense. (limit characters)
13. Plan and develop a variety of communication tools, including multimedia programs, for use on an organization's internal and external websites. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. 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? (limit characters)