- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Announcement Number
- IN-10446621-19 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 11, 2019 to Friday, March 22, 2019
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Eligibilities
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an oversea area receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
5.
Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
6.
Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
7.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
8.
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:
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- Your grade is equivalent to the grade level of the vacancy and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
9.
Are you currently employed on a permanent appointment with a Federal agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) such as a DoD Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality to include Army and Air Force Exchange Services? I have been continually employed for 1 year or more and have not had a break in service, or I have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year and have met the 1 year service requirement. NOTE: If you indicate that you are eligible for any of the eligibilities listed above, you MUST submit documentation along with your application/resume package verifying eligibility. For details about all interchange agreements with OPM please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems.
10.
Are you a Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S registrant, and you meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook? I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference, or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference.
11.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
12.
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.
13.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
14.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
- are a disabled veteran; OR
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
This section is used to determine if your current performance rating is acceptable for further consideration. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent) to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. NOTE: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
If you are a current Federal employee, was your most recent performance rating of record (that is, the rating recorded in your official personnel folder) at least Fully Successful (or equivalent); OR a Pass rating on a Pass/Fail scale? Even if you have not received a rating of record in the past 12 months, you should still indicate your most recent performance rating of record.
If you are a current Federal employee, was your most recent performance rating of record (that is, the rating recorded in your official personnel folder) at least Fully Successful (or equivalent); OR a Pass rating on a Pass/Fail scale? Even if you have not received a rating of record in the past 12 months, you should still indicate your most recent performance rating of record.
2.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-09 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience which you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Conduct interviews to obtain information for use in articles, websites and other communication tools.
3.
Develop and publish internal strategies for multi-media projects, communication plans and technologies.
4.
Execute a continuing communication program to inform the public, employees or other groups of the organization's mission, functions, policies and services.
5.
Partner with various organizations to develop benchmarks and desired outcomes for communication plans and initiatives.
6.
Select appropriate communication tools including multi-media platforms to align with an organization's strategic communication goals.
7.
Analyze trends to identify the communication tools and graphics that will most appeal to targeted users.
8.
Create Flash Animation including banners and interactive animation to incorporate into media products.
9.
Design multi-media communication tools including logos, graphics, photos, video and briefing templates to effectively communicate organization programs, policies and practices.
10.
Perform photo and video production and editing for use on multiple platforms.
11.
Use multi-media analysis and monitoring tools to track, measure and report the impacts of communication initiatives on overall communication efforts.
12.
Design e-Brochures & visual aids for organizational products.
13.
Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage communication tools and techniques.
14.
Generate and/or upload content for organizational web pages.
15.
Utilize the latest desktop publishing software to establish the layout and design of publications for the organization.
16.
Analyze customer feedback and analytics to identify gaps in agency communications to customers.
17.
Develop metrics to measure communication effectiveness.
18.
Develop written material (e.g., websites, business publication or media entries) to influence the acceptance of programs, practices, and services/products.
19.
Write, edit and disseminate feature article and news release content using Associated Press (AP) style, for internal communication tools as well as external tools, (e.g., newspapers, magazines, trade publications and/or web based periodicals)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?