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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Announcement Number
OPIC-19-DE-10396998SM Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 to Friday, January 25, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused  from the agency hiring for this position; and
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.
 
 
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.
 
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Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
3. For the GS-13: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Experience in writing a variety of articles, blogs, press releases, talking points, press guidance, and speeches to convey information and clarify programs/activities to specialized audiences and the general public; 2) Participating in campaigns to convey complex information on specific activities, achievements, and other programs; 3) Drafting/implementing communication plans and developing responses to information requests from the media and interested public in written and oral form; and 4) Establishing/maintaining working relationships with a variety of audiences (such as the media, print, and broadcast reporters, members of Congress and their staffs, and the internal/external stakeholders and clients).
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Conveys logical thinking in describing complex facts or ideas; delivers clear and convincing presentations to diverse groups within and outside the organization
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5. Actively listens and encourages dialogue to foster communication
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6. Verbally communicates technical and complex organizational information to local, national and international media outlets.
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7. Fosters working relationships throughout all organizational levels and with external parties.
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8. Exhibits patience and understanding in difficult and complex situations
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9. Proactively recognizes and resolves potential problems
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10. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with print and broadcast reporters, press staff in Congressional offices and public affairs personnel
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11. Composes clear, concise, and logical documents or correspondence involving complex technical information.
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12. Consistently and effectively tailors written products to a wide range of audiences and for diverse purposes in order to achieve a desired outcome
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13. Communicates in writing organizational initiatives and policies to local, national and international media outlets.
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14. Drafts media talking points and speeches for senior leadership.
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15. Drafts articles and web content.

COMPTENCY ID: 2210
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16. Consider the organization and agency's strategic direction, short and long-term goals, mission, functions, and culture in order to communicate with local, national and international media outlets.
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17. Consider the organization's mission, programs, events, and policies and its external impact in order to communicate and educate the public and the press.
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18. Analyzes and evaluates organizational program needs and priorities to develop a press strategy.
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19. Anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions; systemically identifies and resolves complex issues; educates senior leaders as to the solution
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20. Manages and organizes press clips and monitors organizational stories in the press.
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21. Serves as primary agency spokesperson and responds to media queries.
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22. Arranges press conferences and press briefings, interviews and other meetings.
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23. Communicates the agency's investments, initiatives and policies to local, national and international media
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