- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-CDER-18-DE-10315362 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 24, 2018 to Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under the Schedule A eligibility for people with disabilities?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies based on Schedule A provisions. You can read more about Schedule A on the USAJOBS website. Learn more about this eligibility on the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS...
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
You may qualify for this eligibility if you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies based on Schedule A provisions. You can read more about Schedule A on the USAJOBS website. Learn more about this eligibility on the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS...
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
4.
Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
- You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the FDA due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select the one which best describes your experience which meets the qualification requirements for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Analyze health communication needs to identify audiences who would benefit from better understanding the issues.
3.
Advise senior officials on media and stakeholder-related issues and communication challenges.
4.
Evaluate and provide recommendations to management about needed changes to processes or standard operating procedures for a program.
5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics and conduct assessments/evaluation to ensure objectives were met.
6.
Review communication best practice in order to meet the information needs of the public, industry, government officials, and/or management on programs, policies and procedures.
7.
Develop communication strategies, methods and techniques to achieve communication goals.
8.
Develop and edit materials about complicated and sensitive public health and scientific subjects, including communication plans, talking points, key messages, web copy, question and answer documents, blogs and other communication materials.
9.
Resolve issues which are identified because of perceived trends in public comments and questions.
10.
Translate regulatory and scientific information into formats and messages that are accurate and understandable to non-scientific audiences.
11.
Use a variety of communication platforms to communicate to lay audiences about programs, actions and accomplishments.