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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
H-CP-18-10184465-DE-TLP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 30, 2018 to Friday, May 4, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select the ONE response that BEST describe the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-12 level. (limit characters)
2. Please select the ONE response that BEST describe the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-13 level. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Applies new methods and approaches to plan, and evaluate agency-wide public affairs social media programs, campaigns, projects, or studies.
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4. Develop communication strategies for executing a social media outreach campaign in support of agency policies and goals.
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5. Manage social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and other similar community sites.
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6. Coordinates and distributes content through social media platforms.
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7. Serves as writer/editor in the preparation of communications plans and products intended for digital platforms.
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8. Provide advice to management officials on the integration of social media tools supporting existing outreach and communication practices.
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9. Designs and implement social media communication strategies to inform agency officials, customers, and stakeholders of agency mission and capabilities.
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10. Identifies and creates new opportunities to engage internal/external audiences through social media platforms.
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11. Evaluates existing strategies and provides recommendations on formulating and articulating agency policy to more effectively communicate agency programs.
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12. Serves as primary liaison representing the social media program at meetings and/or conferences with agency staff.
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13. Develops new ways of gathering input from a variety of individuals and groups with conflicting views and interests.
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14. Provides social media policy and guidance to superiors and subordinates in regard to social media programs.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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 I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item. (limit characters)