- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Naval Supply Systems Command
- Announcement Number
- ST-10354928-19-PC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 14, 2018 to Wednesday, November 21, 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.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g. DD-214) online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- have an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying as having a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g. DD-214) online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
3.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide proof of disability (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide proof of disability (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- 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.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
7.
Are you currently registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference Program (Program S) for the series, grade and location covered by this announcement?
NOTE: Your resume MUST include your position title, pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment for all applicable federal work experiences.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include your position title, pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment for all applicable federal work experiences.
8.
Are you currently employed as a permanent civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency?
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by statute.
You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
9.
Are you a veteran or preference eligible (such as derived preference) whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-12, Public Affairs Specialist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop and deliver public affairs recommendations based on analysis of public feedback, policy statements, interviews, and public and contractor presentations.
3.
Develop and prepare speeches for the Commander or other command representatives.
4.
Prepare speeches and presentations for senior command leaders to provide guidance and advice on the best way to convey the information.
5.
Interpret and implement Navy public affairs and internal information policies and regulations.
6.
Plan, write and prepare news stories and feature articles to communicate command's policies.
7.
Review and edit information materials such as press releases, feature stories, speeches, scripts, and brochures to ensure accuracy, security propriety, and compliance to policy guidelines.
8.
Compose written speeches for the Commander.
9.
Develop written materials which transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs.
10.
Draft speeches, remarks, and briefing material for higher officials ensuring subject matter, tone, and manner of presentation are appropriate to the occasion and intended audience.
11.
Write articles for various publications.
12.
Align efforts with higher echelon organizations to manage shared public affairs opportunities, problems, and activities.
13.
Develop short and long-term public affairs and communications strategy plans to implement major initiatives for the activity.
14.
Establish long-range public affairs objectives specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
15.
Study the objectives, promotional policies, and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, and services.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?