- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Offices, Boards and Divisions
- Announcement Number
- OPA-18-41399DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 2, 2018 to Thursday, August 16, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest completing the occupational questionnaire. Your responses to the questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be
evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11/12. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Additional steps in the selection process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Public Affairs Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Public Affairs Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop and design public affairs strategies for a variety of
groups and recipients.
groups and recipients.
4.
Assist in planning and managing public relations programs involving
issues that are controversial or of significant public or
Congressional interest.
issues that are controversial or of significant public or
Congressional interest.
5.
Develop and implement strategies to solve complex public affairs
programs.
programs.
6.
Experience in designing federal law enforcement programs and/or
have journalistic experience in covering federal law enforcement
programs.
have journalistic experience in covering federal law enforcement
programs.
7.
Formally present information at outside conferences and meetings.
8.
Participate in the planning and implementation of a proactive
external communication program to disseminate information about
activities and their effects on stakeholders.
external communication program to disseminate information about
activities and their effects on stakeholders.
9.
Provide on-the-record statements to national and international
media on a variety of federal law enforcement cases and
initiatives.
media on a variety of federal law enforcement cases and
initiatives.
10.
Respond to requests for complex information requiring coordination
with other components of an organization.
with other components of an organization.
11.
Ensure that information disseminated is accurate, complete,
intellectually honest, and that sensitive information is protected
from unauthorized disclosure.
intellectually honest, and that sensitive information is protected
from unauthorized disclosure.
12.
Recommend a variety of means of communicating information and
preparing written materials for all types of media, including
website, social media, radio television, newspapers, magazines,
professional law enforcement journals, posters, exhibits, and
advertisements.
preparing written materials for all types of media, including
website, social media, radio television, newspapers, magazines,
professional law enforcement journals, posters, exhibits, and
advertisements.
13.
Research, write, and edit material on a variety of established
subjects surrounding law enforcement programs.
subjects surrounding law enforcement programs.
14.
Edit text of press releases and briefing documents to ensure
appropriate format and factual accuracy.
appropriate format and factual accuracy.
15.
Interpret and explain a variety of subjects and edit material
tailored to specific media and audiences.
tailored to specific media and audiences.
16.
Ensure that material in existing products is current and that new
written products or updates of exiting products are comprehensive
and objective.
written products or updates of exiting products are comprehensive
and objective.
17.
Advise other writers or edits in an organization on the
application of communication practices.
application of communication practices.
18.
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.