- Position Title
- Communications Specialist (Media Relations and Publications)
- Agency
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-10278743-18-EL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • 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. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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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: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • 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. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for GS-12 Public Affairs Officer. Make sure your resume and narrative statement supports your responses that you select or will you not be considered qualified.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal service level or equivalent that involves principles and practices of writing, editing, e-news, and storytelling skills; social media management and content resources.
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I have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal service level or equivalent that involves principles and practices of writing, editing, e-news, and storytelling skills; social media management and content resources.
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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 in responding to media and other stakeholders inquiries.
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Experience strategically indentifying, developing, and pursuing traditional and social media.
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Experience in responding to media and other stakeholders inquiries.
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Experience strategically indentifying, developing, and pursuing traditional and social media.
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Opportunities and success in media placement.
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Experience in developing media targets, including using public relations databases.
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Experience developing and maintaining media lists.
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Experience in handling all aspects of communications for special events.
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Experience in handling all aspects of press conferences.
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Experience developing positive relationships with media representatives.
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Experience in identifying compelling stories and messages.
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Experience in using social media to advance public understanding of organization mission and activities.
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Experience developing and/or working with podcasts, video, and or photography.
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Experience in developing web content.
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Experience writing, proofreading, and copyediting effective press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and briefing materials.
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Experience maintaining composure and producing high quality products while working under tight deadlines.
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Experience analyzing public reaction to programs and policies and making recommendations.
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Experience integrating diverse points of view in communications and maintaining mutual understanding.
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Experience conveying significant and sensitive information to clarify an organizations operations and programs.
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Experience providing communications support to internal external organization partners.
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Experience providing training in media relations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.