- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-OC-19-DE-10212919 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 17, 2018 to Friday, June 1, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION!
This advertisement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following eligibility questions will determine if you are among any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "yes" to. If you respond "no" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.
For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?" located at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340.
By responding "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the information above.
This advertisement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following eligibility questions will determine if you are among any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "yes" to. If you respond "no" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.
For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?" located at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340.
By responding "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the information above.
2.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
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 SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
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.
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 SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
4.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions? AND
Do you:have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?
-- OR --
Are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member #4 copy, indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the SF:15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
Do you:have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?
-- OR --
Are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member #4 copy, indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the SF:15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
5.
HHS Public Health Service Officers
Are you a current Commissioned Officer within the Public Health Service and stationed at a position within the Food and Drug Administration?
If so, you may qualify for non-competitive re-assignment to this position. Current PHS Commissioned Officers within HHS can be non-competitively appointed to an open position within FDA, if you are found qualified and if the Hiring Manager agrees to the appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of your most recent PHS COC orders at the time of application.
Are you a current Commissioned Officer within the Public Health Service and stationed at a position within the Food and Drug Administration?
If so, you may qualify for non-competitive re-assignment to this position. Current PHS Commissioned Officers within HHS can be non-competitively appointed to an open position within FDA, if you are found qualified and if the Hiring Manager agrees to the appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of your most recent PHS COC orders at the time of application.
6.
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:
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 SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
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.
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 SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Other Questions
1.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service) that includes experience working in media relations responding to news media inquiries on public health and scientific issues; OR experience working as a journalist/member of the news media reporting on public health and scientific issues.
2.
If you selected "Yes" to question 1 above, list the following information that supports your self-rating. Please include the following: Company/Organization Name: Relevant Position Title: Dates Relevant Position Held: One public health and scientific issue you answered news media inquiries on, and/or reported on as a journalist/member of the news media. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service) that includes experience working in media relations responding to news media inquiries on public health and scientific issues; OR experience working as a journalist/member of the news media reporting on public health and scientific issues.
4.
If you selected "Yes" to question 3 above, list the following information that supports your self-rating. Please include the following: Company/Organization Name: Relevant Position Title: Dates Relevant Position Held: Three (3) public health and scientific issues you answered news media inquiries on, and/or reported on as a journalist/member of the news media. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
5.
Identify the areas in which you have experience communicating on medical and scientific issues. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
6.
Identify those areas for which you have independently and personally written content related to an organization's public affairs program (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. media).
8.
Arrange news media interviews with officials and news media representatives.
9.
Advise interview subjects on news media interviews and other news media engagement opportunities.
10.
Arrange a variety of news events to include but not limited to media interviews.
11.
Consult with photographers, illustrators, and audio-visual personnel to use photographs, illustrations, animation, and video and/or sound files to help explain scientific concepts covered in written material.
12.
Recommend improvements or solutions to communication challenges.
13.
Use new media/social networking tools and platforms when communicating to lay audiences.
14.
Write and edit materials (i.e. news releases or news articles), about public health and scientific subjects directed towards lay audiences.
15.
Take into account the target audience when developing written communication materials.
16.
Translate medical/scientific data, studies, and information into formats and messages that are accurate and understandable to non-scientific audiences.
17.
Aids in preparing and/or reviewing and editing communication plans, talking points, fact sheets, news releases, speeches, video scripts, blogs, briefing (PowerPoint) slides, website content or other deliverables.
Applicants must submit two (2) writing samples to further demonstrate the specialized experience. Each sample should include the date the material was finalized or published. The writing samples will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Are the samples written in plain language? 2) Are the samples written in a journalistic style? 3) Does the content in the samples describe public health and scientific topics?
Are you submitting writing samples with your resume/application?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Are your writing samples included in your application package?