- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Corporation for National and Community Service
- Announcement Number
- CNS-18-128-10302862 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 14, 2018 to Friday, September 28, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
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I am a current or former Career SES member whose ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board (QRB) or I have successfully completed the SES Candidate Development program and have had my ECQs certified by OPM's QRB.
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I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
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Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
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I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
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I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member's active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
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Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
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I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
10.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
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Are you currently or have you, within the last 5 years served as a political appointee, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
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Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Although not a requirement, applicants who can demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish are preferred. To be proficient you must be able to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. If you state that you are proficient in English and Spanish, you may be assessed at any time during the hiring process to determine if you possess the desired level of proficiency. Are you proficient in English and Spanish?
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the position of Public Affairs Specialist. Select only one letter.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application
3.
I have routinely performed the following duties for publications, television or radio. (Select all that apply)
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Select the response(s) that best describe your experience in preparing written documents. (Select all that apply)
5.
Select the response that best describes your experience preparing written documents by researching technical and project information to develop communication materials for general and specialized audiences.
6.
Select the response(s) that best describe(s) your oral communication skills. (Select all that apply)
For each task provided, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training carrying out each task. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Participate in the development of public affairs communication plans.
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Provide input into the long-range planning of an overall public affairs program.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Federal, state, and local agencies or governments; high-level organizational offices; outside interest groups; coworkers; and the general public.
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Analyze public reaction and recommends changes to improve understanding.
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Represent the agency in meetings and/or discussions involving individuals, groups and organizations working in support of, or opposing the policies, programs or work of the agency.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the news media and specialized groups interested in the organization's programs.
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Preparing responses to requests for technical and sensitive information by reviewing periodicals, technical publications, legislation, congressional committee actions, press releases and similar documents to obtain technical facts, figures and other information for use in preparing a response.
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Make public statements as necessary within the framework of established policy guidelines.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of how information has been communicated
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Recommend methods of minimizing misconceptions and improving understanding of agency/organizational direction.
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Implement the communications campaigns with the assistance of other staff, as needed.
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Stay abreast of the most current and effective communication methods and/or techniques.
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Establish two way communication with the public, including news media and elected officials.
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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 canceled, 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 or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.