- Position Title
- Supervisory Public Affairs Officer
- Agency
- U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
- Announcement Number
- NEAS182503105587HV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 29, 2018 to Monday, December 3, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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?
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?
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.
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.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
2.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 50% of the time?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist position with Department of the Army. 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.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the NH-04 pay band or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Plan, coordinate, direct, and synchronize participation in conferences, symposia, and other outreach venues with appropriate public affairs media and displays.
3.
Plan, coordinate, and direct a proactive national media relations and community relations strategy that promotes an understanding of the mission and contributions of an organization, such as a Program Executive Office, to the general public.
4.
Establish and maintain rapport with representatives of local, regional, and national news media organizations to develop a two-way dialog that will enhance understanding of the command's mission and facilitate the communication of complex information on new programs or special areas of command emphasis.
5.
Represent a government organization, such as a Program Executive Office, at conferences and meetings with other senior representatives from agencies such as Army, Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and members of the public/private sector.
6.
Ensure complex information concerning programs and activities of the command/organization is presented in clear and understandable language.
7.
Serves as an official spokesperson for the command/organization when dealing with the media.
8.
Provide advice on the public impact of activities, including time-sensitive resolution of major issues and incidents that may lead to unfavorable national media attention.
9.
Organize and coordinate interviews with command group and senior military or civilian leaders of the organization.
10.
Direct the execution of an effective public information program to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and response to news media queries.
11.
Develop and implement comprehensive and detailed strategies to inform and educate the general public and various other pertinent publics about the mission, programs, and activities of the command/organization.
12.
Answer queries from the media to include items of a sensitive nature and those, which may be subject to misunderstanding if not properly explained, or which may draw adverse public attention.
13.
Participate in or lead the development and implementation of strategic communication plans to gain increased understanding and commitment to corporate strategy and command/organization goals and objectives.
14.
Provide guidance to high ranking officials, such as Project Managers, in the development of local policies and provides situation-specific policy guidance.
15.
Advise the Commander or high ranking official on policy formulation and the potential public reaction to programs and activities of the command/organization.
16.
Maintain an awareness of policy and guidance emanating from higher echelons and exercise sound technical judgment in developing or revising organization wide plans and objectives.
17.
Develop and implement regional and local public affairs plans and objectives to assure that regional and local plans are in keeping with command/organization wide objectives.
18.
Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities, consideration of requirements, and capabilities of employees.
19.
Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
20.
Lead a blended workforce of military, civilians, and contractors in executing responsibilities to accomplish organization goals/requirements.
21.
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.