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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Announcement Number
FDA-OC-18-10214889-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 to Monday, June 18, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and which meets the Minimal Qualification Requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12/13. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirement for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12. (limit characters)
2. If you selected "A" in the question 1, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Provide the title, name of the organization(s), date(s) and at least 2 specific public health campaigns/products launches you worked on for the organization(s). (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position). (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirement for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13. (limit characters)
4. If you selected "A" in the question 3, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Provide the title, name of the organization(s), date(s) and at least 3 specific public health campaigns/products launches you worked on for the organization(s). (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position). (limit characters)
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. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Experience in planning, organizing, setting work priorities and adjusting workflow to accomplish program objectives. (limit characters)
6. Experience working on multiple projects/assignments of a widely varying nature with short deadlines and competing demands for attention. (limit characters)
7. Experience serving as a project leader/team member on various major organizational initiatives. (limit characters)
8. Experience delivering high-qualify work products on short notice. (limit characters)
9. Experience addressing multiple high priority projects and deadlines. (limit characters)
10. Experience perceiving multiple points of view, communicating clearly and effectively on a wide range of public health issues that are interrelated. (limit characters)
11. Experience negotiating communication recommendations with officials of organizations and or/agencies. (limit characters)
12. Experience consulting with photographers, illustrators, and audio-visual personnel to use photographs, illustrations, animation, and video and/or sound files to help explain public health concepts covered in written material. (limit characters)
13. Experience ensuring that the views, concerns and directives of leadership are represented and considered in all communication products and efforts. (limit characters)
14. Experience recommending improvements or solutions to communication challenges to management. (limit characters)
15. Experience analyzing the efficiency or effectiveness of public information programs, projects or operations. (limit characters)
16. Experience in using new media/social networking tools and platforms when communicating to lay audiences. (limit characters)
17. Experience assisting in the preparation of briefing materials for decision makers, or prepare written materials for decision makers. (limit characters)
18. Experience initiating, creating, writing and editing materials (i.e. communication plans), about public health and scientific subjects directed towards lay audiences. (limit characters)
19. Experience developing concise and effective communication products for an organization. (limit characters)
20. Experience analyzing the impact of media coverage for an organization and providing recommendations for strategic communication messaging and content development. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. Are your writing samples included in your application package? (limit characters)
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
22. 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. (limit characters)