- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-D1-19-10446582 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 18, 2019 to Monday, April 1, 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. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)
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. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)
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.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs Specialist position with the Federal government.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13.
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience with public affairs strategies?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the implementation and evaluation of public affairs?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the support, maintenance, and enhancement of consistent public affairs messaging?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the accurate clearance and release of public information?
7.
For questions 3-6, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
9.
Which of the following best describes your approach to delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
10.
For questions 8-9, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
12.
Which of the following best describes your approach to delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
13.
For questions 11-12, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience in analyzing potential issues for an agency or program?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience with current and emerging issues and trends?
16.
For questions 14-15, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
17.
Which of the following best describes how you have provided customer service to internal and/or external customers?
18.
For question 17, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience with media relations?
20.
Which of the following best describes your experience with media inquiries?
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience with news releases and media advisories?
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience with tracking and analyzing trends in digital and traditional news channels/outlets?
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience with serving as a spokesperson?
24.
For questions 19-23, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
25.
Which of the following activities related to problem solving have you performed? Select all that apply.
26.
For question 25, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
27.
Which of the following best describes your approach to setting and achieving challenging goals?
28.
For question 27, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
29.
Which of the following best describes your experience anticipating and responding to internal and external issues?
30.
For question 29, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
31.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the development of health communications?
32.
Which of the following best describes your experience with developing effective, clear, and concise communication and public affairs products?
33.
Which of the following best describes your experience with communications plans and strategies?
34.
For questions 31-33, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
35.
Which of the following best describes how you have established and maintained relationships for the purpose of achieving organizational goals?
36.
For question 35, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
37.
Which of the following best describes your experience recognizing diversity in order to increase organizational effectiveness?
38.
For question 37, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
39.
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.