- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- OPM-OPA-10156845-DE-ACM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 19, 2018 to Friday, March 23, 2018
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. If you still have questions concerning your eligibility for consideration, you may reach out to the contact in the announcement prior to the announcement closing. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. If you still have questions concerning your eligibility for consideration, you may reach out to the contact in the announcement prior to the announcement closing. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13 position.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-14 position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Manage a complex communication project from inception through completion to convey a strategic message concerning the organizational program.
4.
Formulate policy, programs, and procedures governing the release of information to the news media.
5.
Develop innovative and creative strategies to promote existing and/or new organizational public affairs programs, policies, and initiatives.
6.
Cooperate with the White House press office and other cabinet-level agencies on domestic and international events or operations that garner significant media and public interest.
7.
Serve as the principal spokesperson for an organization to local, national and international media.
8.
Prepare designated personnel for public presentations, media interviews, news conferences, and other high profile events.
9.
Serve as senior advisor on potential media and public reaction to proposed policies and programs.
10.
Develop relationships with key media stakeholders of governmental and non-governmental agencies.
11.
Prepare designated personnel for public presentations, media interviews, news conferences, and other high profile events.
12.
Identify target audiences for specific organizational programs.
13.
Coordinate press conferences, media availabilities and other significant press events in order to announce major agency initiatives or policy changes.
14.
Develop materials for public presentation, media interviews, news conference and other high profile events.
15.
Issue "on the record" public statements on sensitive and controversial matters involving the organization.
16.
Respond to points addressed in media inquiries while considering sensitive areas of concern.
17.
Collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop communications strategies to address issues that affect all stakeholders.
18.
Respond orally to sensitive and controversial media inquiries concerning recent events and news items.
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Write communications in Associated Press (AP) style with minimal supervisory oversight or editing to create public media.
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Respond in writing to sensitive and controversial media inquiries concerning recent events and news items.
21.
Respond orally or in writing with program and organizational background information concerning recent events to the news media.
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Prepare concise and well-written briefing materials for senior leadership in advance of media interviews or press conferences.