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Position Title
SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number
NCJT181083160590D Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 to Tuesday, October 2, 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. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be 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 veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: 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.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist position with Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Develops and applies new approaches to complex public affairs problems.
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3. Plan, design, and carryout a wide variety of public affairs plans, operations, projects, etc.
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4. Provides crisis communications planning support and advice on the impact of activities.
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5. Deals with complex public affairs issues and/or problems.
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6. Ensure messages and information are communicated to internal audiences to effectively communicate the military health system message.
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7. Assess media coverage of activities and recommend methods and techniques for disseminating information.
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8. Coordinate communications with all Medical Treatment Facilities.
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9. Develops messaging and communication plans for targeted audiences.
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10. Develops speeches and briefings to effectively communicate key themes and messages to a wide range of audiences.
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11. Establish and maintain relations with various communications organizations.
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12. Oversee all social media plaforms.
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13. Coordinate public website content to support communication objectives.
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14. Plan work assignments for subordinate employees based on current level of experience to ensure mission success.
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15. Provide continuous feedback to employees regarding performance expectations and any noted deficiency.
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16. Use effective management techniques to supervise employees and operations.
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17. Counsel employees on performance issues to guide them toward meeting established standards and goals.
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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