- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Announcement Number
- 19-SCS-10431838-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 4, 2019 to Friday, March 15, 2019
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions.
This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
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From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-13 Public Affairs Specialist:
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Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
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From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-14 Public Affairs Specialist:
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Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Developing opportunities to enhance the organization's visibility and interactions with the media and, and the law enforcement community.
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Coordinating and overseeing the preparation of weekly reports on items of interest the organization.
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Using a wide range of communications concepts, principles, techniques and methods to reach targeted audiences.
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Coordinating with federal law enforcement public affairs officials to enhance the visibility of the organization.
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Generate content for the organization's web platforms and social media outlets.
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Planning, conducting, and evaluating an outreach program consisting of communication, public relations, community .relations, and law enforcement coordination.
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Analyzing information to determine where future communications efforts should be focused to increase outreach to a variety of audiences.
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Developing and implementing a variety of external and internal communications strategies for the organization.
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Analyzing goals, objectives, and concerns related to law enforcement coordination in order to identify key areas of focus for outreach initiatives.
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Planning and developing strategies to maximize the potential of outreach and liaison projects.
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Performing outreach activities designed to disseminate information to a variety of audiences to promote an understanding of the organization's missions, programs, initiatives and priorities.
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Developing opportunities to enhance the organization's visibility and interactions with members of Congress, government officials, and civil organizations.
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Ensuring that information released is consistent with the organization.
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Prepare strategic speeches, remarks, or testimony for the organization's leadership.
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If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.