- Position Title
- Public Affairs
- Agency
- Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
- Announcement Number
- AOCMP349AMW074671 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 16, 2018 to Friday, March 2, 2018
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Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
AF DCIPS - Are you a current permanent AF DCIPS employee in the excepted service with reinstatement rights because:
- You previously held a Career (Tenure 1) competitive service appointment; or you you previously held a Career-Conditional (Tenure 2) appointment before being appointed into a DCIPS Position without a break in service or had a break in-service of less than 3 years.
- You previously held a Career (Tenure 1) competitive service appointment; or you you previously held a Career-Conditional (Tenure 2) appointment before being appointed into a DCIPS Position without a break in service or had a break in-service of less than 3 years.
3.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current permanent Career or Career-Conditional Air Force Employee?
4.
DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional DoD (Army, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, or DoDEA) employee in the competitive service? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
5.
Reinstatement - 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 status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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 status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
6.
ICTAP - 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
7.
Non-DoD Transfer - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional Non-DoD (Dept of Labor, VA, etc.,) employee in the competitive service? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
8.
VEOA - 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.
• 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.
Preferences
1.
If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position; individuals selected for an ART position must meet and maintain ART requirements. Applicants for ART positions must currently be a member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and eligible to join the Air Force Reserves.
I am a current member of the Air Force Reserves-OR-I am willing and able to join the Air Force Reserves and accept an ART position.
I am a current member of the Air Force Reserves-OR-I am willing and able to join the Air Force Reserves and accept an ART position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-12 or above grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in 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. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Formulate program goals, plans, policies, procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of an organization.
3.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct and coordinate public affairs activities and convey complex information to a variety of audiences with different levels of understanding using written, oral and graphic communication principles, methods, and techniques.
5.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Gather, evaluate and interpret data to identify potential problems, arrive at valid conclusions, and offer meaningful recommendations and/or solutions.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Maintain effective working relationship with groups interested in or affected by public affairs programs or policies.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Plan and develop news stories, features, and articles.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Motivate, train, and work effectively with both management officials and other public affairs personnel at all levels.
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.
CERTIFICATION: 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.
16.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.