- Position Title
- Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-OC-18-10318670-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 28, 2018 to Tuesday, October 9, 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.
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 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).
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VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION
The vacancy you are applying to is being advertised under Delegated Examining (Category Rating) procedures, in accordance with Title 5 of the US Code. Veterans and certain military spouses are able to receive a preference eligibility based on prior military service, disability, or survivorship. You can read more about each eligibility option by clicking the links below. If you answer "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the supporting documentation requirements, and that you will provide these supporting documents in your application. Missing or inaccurate supporting documents may result in your preference claim being adjudicated as ineligible. It's very important that you make the correct selection and provide the required information and documentation for us to verify any claim you submit.
There are three types of Veterans Preference:
See the FedsHireVets Job Seekers page for more information on how preference is applied, how to claim a preference, and what documentation you may need to supply.
You can also check out the USAJOBS Veterans site as well.
Having reviewed this information, do you intend to claim any kind of spousal or veterans preference in your application to this announcement?
The vacancy you are applying to is being advertised under Delegated Examining (Category Rating) procedures, in accordance with Title 5 of the US Code. Veterans and certain military spouses are able to receive a preference eligibility based on prior military service, disability, or survivorship. You can read more about each eligibility option by clicking the links below. If you answer "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the supporting documentation requirements, and that you will provide these supporting documents in your application. Missing or inaccurate supporting documents may result in your preference claim being adjudicated as ineligible. It's very important that you make the correct selection and provide the required information and documentation for us to verify any claim you submit.
There are three types of Veterans Preference:
- Disabled (10-point preference eligible)
- Non-Disabled (5-point preference eligible)
- Sole Survivorship (0-point preference eligible)
See the FedsHireVets Job Seekers page for more information on how preference is applied, how to claim a preference, and what documentation you may need to supply.
You can also check out the USAJOBS Veterans site as well.
Having reviewed this information, do you intend to claim any kind of spousal or veterans preference in your application to this announcement?
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service) working as a senior-level manager in the field of communications, media relations, public affairs or public relations, overseeing a strategic media relations and communications program in a fast-paced work environment dealing with controversial, sensitive and multifaceted public health issues? (Your resume must reflect this experience).
2.
If you selected "Yes" to question 1 above, list the following information that supports your self-rating. Please include the following: Company/ Organization Name:
Relevant Position Title:
Dates Relevant Position Held:
Two public health issues you communicated on:
Relevant Position Title:
Dates Relevant Position Held:
Two public health issues you communicated on:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develop and recommend strategy for press matters, particularly for controversial and time sensitive communications challenges.
4.
Use photographs, illustrations, animation, and video and/or sound files to help explain complicated subjects or concepts over social media platforms.
5.
Direct complex communications that involve the support and expertise of multiple offices within an organization.
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Advise senior officials and other staff on news media opportunities and controversial news media challenges.
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Identify and consult with a wide variety of internal and external sources to develop appropriate communications products.
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Oversee the development and release of all information provided to the news media.
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Ensure all communication products are well written and in line with news media principles, practices and expectations.
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Research, write and edit health-related messages and materials for news media meeting high journalistic standards.
11.
Translate complex data, studies, and information into formats and messages that are accurate and understandable to lay audiences (i.e. plain language).
12.
Respond to questions and/or criticism from members of the news media concerning sensitive and complex public health topics.
13.
Make recommendations for strategic communications messaging and content development.
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Devise improvements or solutions to communications challenges and take appropriate action.
15.
Plan, organize and carry out media relations activities for an organization that impact public health.
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Use principles, concepts, strategies and methods associated with public affairs and media relations activities.
17.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of media relations tactics and activities for an organization.
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Use appropriate judgement to respond to all media inquiries in a timely, informative and appropriate way.
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Evaluate employee performance and when necessary, take corrective action.
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Foster team commitment, cohesiveness and trust including coaching, mentoring and rewarding team members.
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Lead a dynamic, creative and high-performing team in a fast-paced environment with competing work assignments.
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Inspire, motivate and guide others towards team goal accomplishments.