- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-19-019-FOCE-10394316 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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.
• 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. The following questions will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-09 Public Affairs Specialist. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. Mark only 1 response.
2.
To receive proper credit, please indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.
Did you include month and year as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
Did you include month and year as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
For each task in the following Competencies, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
3.
Prepare letters, documents and reports directed to specific individuals or entities.
4.
Proofread, edit and wordsmith documents to ensure data is presented clearly.
5.
Participate in the development of written and audio materials to market the objectives of the program.
6.
Format documents for speeches.
7.
To support the responses you provided to questions 3-6, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Writing and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
8.
Speak publicly and clearly to explain program information to large audiences.
9.
Suggest verbiage, phrases and statements for press releases and distribute them to the public, media, Congress and/or other government officials.
10.
Arrange for live radio or television interviews and correctly articulate the importance of the services and/or products of an organization to the public.
11.
Disseminate information for various types of media, including: radio, blogs, television, Facebook, Twitter, exhibits, brochures, magazines, periodicals and news conferences.
12.
Coordinate press conferences, photo opportunities and formal/informal presentations.
13.
To support the responses you provided to questions 8-12, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Communications and Media and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
14.
Use Microsoft Office Word to produce a variety of accurate and grammatically correct documents, including proper formatting as well as preparing and editing tables.
15.
Use Microsoft Excel to create accurate spreadsheets with formulas, charts and graphs, manipulate formats and print reports.
16.
Use Microsoft Access database software to enter, revise, sort or calculate and retrieve data and print reports with accuracy.
17.
Use Microsoft Outlook with expert skill level to organize and electronically file correspondence for timely retrieval.
18.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint for development of presentations and various marketing materials.
19.
Use Banner Ads (online ads) to promote the services and products of an organization along with providing notification to the specific websites when such ads are no longer desired.
20.
Develop methods for automating administrative reports, considering the interrelationship of reports and data for multiple uses.
21.
To support the responses you provided to questions 14-20, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your Computer Skills and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
22.
Coordinate visits to the appropriate stakeholders, Congressional, State and Federal offices to provide program information and updates on organizational services available to constituents.
23.
Liaison with members of Federal, State and local government agencies, and business communities to promote an organization.
24.
Review and recommend which marketing outreach materials an organization should use to target a specific audience or stakeholder group for promotion of services and products.
25.
Assist with individual marketing tasks that support a public relations outreach campaign covering a wide geographical area.
26.
Participate in the review, applicability, and effect of marketing materials on varying audiences or groups.
27.
To support the responses you provided to questions 22-26, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates Organizational Awareness and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
28.
Obtain current contact information for media outlets, government entities and private organizations.
29.
Provide program information to officials, partners and stakeholders for use in press releases.
30.
Respond to inquiries from government offices or other public agencies/private organizations to provide consistent and timely information on individual situations.
31.
Decipher appropriate data and disseminate it to Federal, State, and local government or private officials.
32.
Participate in media and town hall events at multiple locations.
33.
Canvass a community and distribute marketing materials during the organization's events.
34.
To support the responses you provided to questions 28-33, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Customer Service and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) Understand this warning; 2) Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
35.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50s) is accurate and received by the agency.