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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D1-18-10192439 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 20, 2018 to Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you eligible for a Competitive Appointment?
A Competitive Appointment is Open to the Public. 
For more information, review Competitive Examination and Delegated Examining Operations Handbook.
 
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3. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs Specialist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
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4. Which of the following best describes your approach to delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
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5. For questions 3-4, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your experience gaining the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth?
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7. Which of the following best describes your approach to gaining the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth?
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8. For questions 6-7, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
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10. Which of the following best describes your approach to delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
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11. For questions 9-10, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes how you have provided customer service to internal and/or external customers?
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience providing customer service to internal and/or external customers?
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14. For questions 12-13, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
15. Which of the following best describes your approach to assessing problems and arriving at solutions in an organizational environment?
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16. Which of the following activities related to problem solving have you performed? Select all that apply.
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17. For questions 15-16, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience building professional skills and competencies and improving work processes?
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19. Which of the following best describes your approach to building professional skills and competencies and improving work processes?
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20. For questions 18-19, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
21. Which of the following best describes your experience recognizing diversity in order to increase organizational effectiveness?
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22. Which of the following best describes your approach to recognizing diversity in order to increase organizational effectiveness?
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23. For questions 21-22, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
24. 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.
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