- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-OC-18-10214961-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?
2.
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.
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-1035-14. 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.
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-1035-14.
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 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).
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Experience communicating on public health issues (such as Human (pharmaceutical) or veterinary drugs, Vaccines or other biological products for human use, Medical devices, Human or animal food, Cosmetics; Dietary supplements, Tobacco products).
4.
If you selected "D or E" in the question 3, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Indicate where this is reflected on your resume (i.e. identify the specific experience, training and/or education), but do not paste your resume here. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Experience developing concise and effective communication products for a variety of audiences (such as Senior management officials, Team members/Co-workers, News media, Consumers, Congress, Non-profit organizations, Industry and Representatives from other federal agencies).
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If you selected "D or E" in the question 5, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Indicate where this is reflected on your resume (i.e. identify the specific experience, training and/or education), but do not paste your resume here. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Experience making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned tasks.
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Experience managing and addressing multiple projects/assignments of a widely varying nature with short deadlines and competing demands for attention.
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If you selected "D or E" in the question 4, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Indicate where this is reflected on your resume (i.e. identify the specific experience, training and/or education), but do not paste your resume here. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
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Experience serving as a project leader/team member on various major organizational initiatives, multi-faceted projects, including numerous smaller projects that include multi-processes.
11.
If you selected "D or E" in the question 6, in the text box below, list the following information that supports your self-rating: Indicate where this is reflected on your resume (i.e. identify the specific experience, training and/or education), but do not paste your resume here. (Response to this verification box is required; failure to respond to the requested information, could result in not being considered for this position).
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Experience delivering high-quality work products on short notice.
13.
Experience addressing multiple high priority projects and deadlines.
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Experience identifying, assessing, and analyzing multiple points of view, communicating clearly and effectively on a wide range of public health issues that are interrelated.
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Experience analyzing the impact of media coverage for an organization and provide recommendations for strategic communication messaging and content development.
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Experience providing guidance to 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.
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Experience ensuring that the views, concerns and directives of leadership are represented and considered in all communication products and efforts.
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Experience providing crisis-communication planning and advice on the impact of activities.
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Experience analyzing the efficiency or effectiveness of public information programs, projects or operations.
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Experience using new media/social networking tools and platforms when communicating to lay audiences.
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Experience independently planning, designing and preparing briefing materials for decision makers.
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Experience initiating, creating, writing and editing materials (i.e. communication plans), about public health and scientific subjects directed towards lay audiences.
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Experience establishing effective communication products for an organization.
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Experience identifying existing or potential public perception problem areas of media coverage and recommending an integrated strategy covering all communication and outreach aspects.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Applicants must submit two (3) writing samples (communication plans) to further demonstrate the specialized experience. Each sample should include the date the material was finalized. Are your writing samples included in your application package?
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.
26.
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.