- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- EA-18-002-10361982-NS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to Tuesday, December 11, 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 current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, 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 submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, 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 submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification - Specialized Experience
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the minimum qualifications for this Public Affairs Specialist position at the GS-09 grade level.
2.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the minimum qualifications for this Public Affairs Specialist position at the GS-11 grade level.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of conservation communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Research and write accurate and engaging website content including social media posts, blogs, and more on wildlife and natural resource conservation topics.
4.
Understand the digital media landscape and is able to ensure media strategies are aligned to support organizational goals.
5.
Collect, summarize, and present analytics data from websites and social media platforms to determine the effectiveness in achieving communication objectives.
6.
Experience in web layout and design to present complex scientific information in a user-friendly Fashion.
7.
Learn technical systems quickly with limited resources.
Skill in developing communications plans and strategies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Experience with developing digital communication strategies and recommendations that employ current and emerging technologies.
9.
Plan, develop, and maintain web-based and social media communications tools to implement a communication strategy.
10.
Determine best way to disseminate information via website (e.g., custom web pages, text, webcasts, photos, video, blogging, etc.)
11.
Advise staff on how to take advantage of a dynamic web presence as an integral part of their communications strategies.
12.
Increase social media following by understanding and using specific strengths of popular web and social media tools.
Knowledge of and ability to apply Web and social media practices, strategies, and technologies used to engage existing audiences and find new ones.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Working knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
14.
Experience in working in the Drupal content management system.
15.
Strategically integrates organization's content and data into targeted third party websites and
applications to further organization's mission.
applications to further organization's mission.
16.
Ability to interpret and present information in a fashion that advances employee awareness of and engagement in organizational priorities.
17.
Provide factual and audience-relevant information in response to questions and comments received through websites and social media.
Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe image manipulation software.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Proficient in the use of Google tools, specifically: Google Analytics, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Pages, Google Maps, and Google Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
19.
Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software specifically: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Illustrator.
20.
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Suite specifically: SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
21.
Inform development of and post short video stories for posting on the Region's websites and social media sites.
22.
Edit digital photographs in support of news and feature stories and posting to company's social media accounts, especially Facebook and Flickr.
Ability to meet and deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within the public and private sectors, including representatives of the local and national news media and interest groups in order to convey information in an effective manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Advise, brief, and train colleagues on best practices in using digital technologies. Make
recommendations to further an organization's priorities online.
recommendations to further an organization's priorities online.
24.
Work alongside an internal cross-functional team of communications professionals to inform communications strategies and campaigns in support organizational goals.
25.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of public and/or private audiences, constituents and/or stakeholders through a communications program that supports natural resource conservation communication goals.
26.
Understand the goals of an organization's stakeholders and represent it's priorities through the effective use of digital tools.
27.
Ability to learn from past experiences and employ critical thinking in order to determine and implement solutions to common or recurring problems