- Position Title
- Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection
- Announcement Number
- OPA-DE-10291176-18-KNM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 27, 2018 to Thursday, September 6, 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?
2.
Are you a current federal employee who has received notice that you will be displaced from the Department of Homeland Security? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy (or have been separated from) a position located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
- your current (or former) 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
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Are you a current political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee or a former political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code or are you a current non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Branch employee or a former non-career SES Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code?
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
2.
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. During the three years prior to applying for this position, you must have: physically resided in the United States or its protectorates or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations); worked for the U.S. Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or military capacity; and/or been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or military employee serving overseas. Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability/security determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant's personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant's "Study Abroad" program, the church records for the applicant's overseas church missions, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. Applicants must provide this information when filing their application for employment.
Do you meet the residency requirement?
Do you meet the residency requirement?
3.
Are you receiving a retirement annuity from OPM based on retiring from the Federal government? If you select yes and you are selected for this position, your salary will be off-set by the amount of your retirement annuity.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
4.
All newly appointed, first-time CBP supervisors are required to complete the mandatory Supervisory Leadership Training (SLT) course. The Office of Training and Development will schedule eligible supervisors to attend SLT within the first 90 days of appointment. All newly appointed, first time permanent supervisors shall attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform their supervisory responsibilities by completing required leadership training in accordance with CBP Directive 51410-021C, Required Leadership Training for New CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013), and CBP Directive 51410-024, Required Continuous Leader Development for CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013).
NOTE: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Do you acknowledge that you have read and understand the above requirement (including current or former supervisors who have previously completed the mandatory SLT and will not be required to retake the course)?.
5.
I have read and understand the following statement: A resume describing my job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing my qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. My resume must be in English and must include my job titles and a detailed description of my duties and the dates I performed them (MM/YY). My resume should also contain my full name, address, phone number, email address, and my work schedule and salary. If I do not provide a resume that includes the required information, I may lose further consideration under this announcement.
6.
All newly appointed, GS-15s are required to complete the mandatory CBP Leadership Institute (CBP LI) course. The Office of Training and Development will schedule eligible managers to attend CBP LI within the first 90 days of appointment. All newly appointed, permanent GS-15s shall attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform their responsibilities by completing required leadership training in accordance with CBP Directive 51410-026, Required Leadership Training for New CBP Senior Managers (dated 02/11/2014), and CBP Directive 51410-024, Required Continuous Leader Development for CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013).
NOTE: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Do you acknowledge that you will be required to schedule the mandatory CBP LI within the first 90-days of your appointment and complete the training in Harpers Ferry, WV unless you have already completed this requirement?
NOTE: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Do you acknowledge that you will be required to schedule the mandatory CBP LI within the first 90-days of your appointment and complete the training in Harpers Ferry, WV unless you have already completed this requirement?
Assessment 1
The following questions will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the job announcement for a description of those requirements.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. You will be rated based on your responses to the following questions that support each KSA listed.
KSA - Expert in-depth knowledge and understanding of web content management systems and web analytics.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to manage digital information on a website through creating and maintaining content without prior knowledge of web programming or markup languages.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of the measurement, collection, anlayses and reporting of web data for purposes of understanding and optimizing web usage.
4.
Indicate the extent of your experience in developing media plans for a program or an organization.
KSA - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ideas are written in concise and able to understand language. Ability to build and maintain relationships within and outside CBP
5.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to prepare and present factual information, e.g., writing articles, publications, etc.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to establish and maintain working relationships with news media.
KSA - Knowledge and skills in assessing public reaction and identifying extent of understanding achieved to evaluate effectiveness of information programs.
7.
Select the statement that best decribes your skill in planning, developing, implementing, and actioning improvement of information programs.
KSA - Ability to analyze new web and social media engagement trends and their potential for use by CBP.
8.
Which sentence best describes your social media experience.
9.
Indicate the extent of your experience in developing and interpreting policy on designated programs.
KSA - Excellent organizational skills and good judgment are needed to manage multiple projects and priorities independently. Strong project management and organizational skills are needed.
10.
Indicate the extent of your experience in translating goals into action plans.
11.
Indicate the extent of your experience in monitoring or developing performance measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of public affairs program operations and/or administration.