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Position Title
Health Communications Specialist - Bureau of Health Workforce
Agency
Health Resources and Services Administration
Announcement Number
HRSA-BHW-18-DE-10294571 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 to Thursday, September 13, 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. ICTAP/CTAP - I am a current or former competitive service Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal Agency who has received an official notice stating that my position is no longer needed, or that I will be separated by Reduction in Force (RIF) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.

For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page
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3. PHS Commissioned Corps - I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps. If selected, I understand that I will be appointed to a PHS Commissioned Corps billet with HRSA.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.

For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
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4. Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, I have been or am currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment.  If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).  A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
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5. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) - I have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) from the Federal Government within the last 5 years.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Communication Specialist, GS-1001-12/13 at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Communication Specialist, GS-1001-12 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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2. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Communication Specialist, GS-1001-13 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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For each of the following task statements, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Develop communication products such as fact sheets, press releases, questions and answer documents, program summaries, content for websites, and other digital communication products for a variety of audiences.
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4. Develop strategies for using electronic health communication and marketing channels to increase the impact of health and programmatic information.
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5. Conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluation techniques to determine the marketing activities/campaigns on targeted audiences.
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6. Develop annual and long-range plans for a variety of communications including web and related digital public health communications product development and strategies.
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7. Prepare briefing materials for dissemination via a variety of communication media platforms to state and/or national audiences.
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8. Ensure that health communications activities, services, or products reflect organizational goals and objectives.
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9. Analyze and evaluate program needs to advise management officials of the information that should be made available to the public or approaches to take to attain program goals.
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10. Develop proposals and recommendations to disseminate information using a variety of strategies and tactics for an organization.
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11. Review and create content for website and related digital media to communicate organization's programs and impact.
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12. Develop and implement editing and clearance procedures of written products, to ensure the highest quality.
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13. Develop written materials for distribution through methods such as social media, website, talking points and slide decks.
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14. Develop communication plans with milestones, timetables, and evaluation procedures to measure communication initiatives.
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15. Develop communication program evaluation strategies aimed at continuous improvement of dissemination operations and outcomes.
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16. Evaluate internal processes and procedures, and recommends improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings.
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17. Coordinate collaboration among offices and divisions to provide input on health communication strategies, plans and campaigns.
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18. Work with subject-matter experts to gather information for use in the development of written and digital materials.
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19. Identify and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
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20. Plan, execute and manage the development and implementation of digital content development and initiatives.
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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. (limit characters)
21. 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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired 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.
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