- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
- Announcement Number
- SEU-18-0166 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 9, 2018 to Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
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.
3.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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.
I am able and willing to submit to an extensive background investigation to verify my suitability for employment.
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-1035-09. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Human Resource Specialist (Military) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. 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 the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Coordinate community speaking engagements for organization personnel.
3.
Organize tours for community members visiting the organization to promote understanding of mission, policies, and activities.
4.
Assign news and feature articles to staff writers for production of publications.
5.
Oversee information posted on public web site and other mediums to ensure adherence to organization policy and guidelines.
6.
Write news and feature articles, brochures, speeches and other communication materials intended for publication.
7.
Respond to news media queries concerning a variety of mission-related topics to increase public understanding and correct the record.
8.
Communicate organization messages to a variety of target audiences (i.e. junior, mid, senior level groups/organizations).
9.
Develop briefings to enlist support from government and civic organizations.
10.
Edit material submitted by others for publication in newspapers, magazines and other organization information materials.
11.
Assist in the overall design of the organization's internet home page and other web-based information products.
12.
Release information on sensitive or controversial issues to create balanced perspective and public understanding and acceptance of organization programs and policies.
13.
Interview subject matter experts to obtain accurate information for use in communication materials and response to query.
14.
Research and respond to written and verbal requests for speakers with the appropriate individual and topic for target audiences.
15.
Develop and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations interested in, or affected by applicable programs and policies.
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 2 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.