- Position Title
- Program Specialist (National Outreach Coordinator for Women Veterans)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary
- Announcement Number
- CASK-10425816-19-TS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 25, 2019 to Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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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:
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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,
- 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.
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 Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
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.
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.
Assessment 1
This section includes questions about the minimum qualifications required for the Program Specialist (National Outreach Coordinator for Women Veterans) located at the Center for Women Veterans position. Choose one statement that best describes your Experience to qualify for this position.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience, which qualifies you for the position at the GS-13 level? Select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience. Your experience must demonstrate the competencies necessary to perform the work. Please select the most appropriate response following each statement of task or duty. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
2.
Responsible for outreach products and campaigning activities to include design, development, direction, writing, implementation and delivery for a national audience.
3.
Perform assignments involving outreach duties requiring decisions interpreting varied and complex laws, standards, regulations or policies.
4.
Develop short and long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones.
5.
Use techniques (quantitative and qualitative) to determine the effectiveness of outreach program initiatives.
6.
Responsible for using analytical skills and abilities to recognize potential issues affecting or requiring resolution to outreach goals, objectives or planned management initiatives.
7.
Resolve highly complex problems directly affecting the accomplishment of program goals and objectives.
8.
Coordinate with staff to facilitate effective planning of strategic programs and goals of the organization.
9.
Identify target audiences to develop and disseminated campaign materials.
10.
Advise high-level officials on marketing strategies including development, design, target audience, etc.
11.
Communicate orally and in writing in an influential, persuasive and diplomatic manner.
12.
Tailor communication to the audience level of understanding when explaining the purpose, scope, method and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
13.
Assure that oral and written presentations are clear and management's views are accurately and effectively presented.
14.
Experience with national news media productions to include research, planning and assessments..
15.
Serve as liaison for outreach activities by attending and actively participating in conferences and meetings (internal and external).
16.
Work effectively with a variety of individuals in person or virtually on potentially controversial and/or sensitive issues.
17.
Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for monitoring several aspects of contractor works.
18.
Use computer skills with Microsoft office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Publisher as well as Adobe products.
19.
Navigate and manage communication via Social Media (including platforms such as Twitter and Facebook).
20.
Coordinate with media relations team to release news and information via social media to release news and information.