USA Staffing

Position Title: Communications Specialist
Agency: Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number: 18-10204910-DE-SEW Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, May 4, 2018 to Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

This position includes Selective Placement Factor(s) (Skill, Knowledge, Ability, or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor(s) for this position are listed below:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Possess one experience in researching, writing, and editing materials used for communicating for the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government and/or Congressional Office?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Possess one year experience in event planning for a Legislative Branch of the Federal Government and/or Congressional Office?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Possess one year hands on experience in researching, writing, and editing materials/projects for Congress?

A. Yes

B. No

4. In addition to the Selective Placement Factor(s) to minimally qualify for the PG-1001-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-11 or equivalent grade level or higher. Specialized experience include:

Experience writing and conversing on complicated/sensitive organization policies, procedures, and personnel matters ensuring language is comprehended at various internal levels.
Experience preparing informational material in support of agency communication initiatives and events;
Experience applying administration, technical planning, design, development, testing, implementation and management of communication and events for the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government and/or Congressional Office;
Experience utilizing interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships of trust and mutual cooperation with internal and external customers.

Do you have one year of specialized experience at the PG-11 (or equivalent) grade level or higher as mentioned above?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?

A. Yes

B. No

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