- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- OPM-PAO-10124887-DE-RC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 to Monday, March 12, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 CTAP 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.
• 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 CTAP 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.
3.
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.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-09 Public Affairs work. Mark only 1 response.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-11 Public Affairs work. Mark only 1 response.
For each of the following task statements, select one response from the list below (A-E) that best describes your experience, education and/or training performing this task. A- I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task. B- I have had training or instruction on performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task has been monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of my job duties and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am normally the person who is contacted to assist others in the performance of this task because of my expertise and/or I have supervised the performance of this task.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Verify accuracy of outgoing responses prior to delivery.
4.
Maintain relationships with local or national representatives of print and broadcast media.
5.
Assist senior public affairs officer in the allocation of resources to produce written material.
6.
Advise management officials on current events and potential news items in the organization.
7.
Maintain liaison with program managers to stay abreast on changes in legislation and regulations.
8.
Provide guidance and assistance to field office public affairs officers concerning organization procedures relating to responding to specific requests.
9.
Assist in the dissemination of information to the general public.
10.
Recognize newsworthy activities in the organization with potential impact on public attitudes.
11.
Develop campaigns to meet the needs of multiple audiences.
12.
Support senior public affairs specialist to establish the organizations brand to market special initiatives within the organization.
13.
Provide technical support on the deployment of the marketing program to ensure marketing efforts are appropriate and timely.
14.
Assist in the preparation of policy statements, meetings and conferences with organization personnel.
15.
Develop information material that informs the public of organizations policies, programs, and services.
16.
Ensure information and materials prepared and released accurately reflects the policies of the organization.
17.
Assist in the development and procurement of marketing services and products.