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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPEC
Agency
Naval Medical Command
Announcement Number
DE-10275450-18-DAC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, August 20, 2018 to Friday, August 24, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
 
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If eligible, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance, including a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member? 
 
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse’s PCS orders AND
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.

If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.

NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-12, Public Affairs Specialist.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Coordinate activities and events with other community relations officers, public affair officials, and local business representatives for outreach efforts. (limit characters)
3. Plan and implement community outreach initiatives to promote understanding of the command's public affairs program. (limit characters)
4. Plan local and outreach engagement efforts to promote community relations. (limit characters)
5. Coordinate timely and accurate responses to media information requests (e.g., coordinate replies with chain of command, staff, or other commands, respond with previously developed guidance). (limit characters)
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the print and broadcast media for release of information. (limit characters)
7. Respond to requests for information from the media in written or oral form. (limit characters)
8. Review responses to requests from the media to provide information regarding programs and activities. (limit characters)
9. Assess media coverage to ensure compliance with policies and regulations for disseminating information. (limit characters)
10. Attend meetings, briefings, and conferences to align and communicate messages as they are created and implemented. (limit characters)
11. Coordinate events (e.g., tours, media activities) to represent an installation and command personnel in civil or public affairs and community relations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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? (limit characters)