- Position Title
- Communications Coordinator
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-19-10507338-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 6, 2019 to Tuesday, August 20, 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:
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Communications Coordinator at the grade GS-9 level. Select only one letter.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Communications Coordinator at the grade GS-11 level. Select only one letter.
Knowledge of environmental education programs to be able to develop, coordinate, and conduct associated outreach activities
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Design, coordinate and implement environmental outreach programs, products and events to meet organizational policies and management priorities.
4.
Identify audiences, develop messages, select appropriate outreach tools, and implement and evaluate the appropriate outreach strategies.
5.
Promote the integration of a broad management and conservation message into an ongoing management/conservation program.
6.
Work independently in an unstructured environment typically characterized by the roles of the parties being unclear, and issues being controversial and vague.
7.
Promote staff training and education in a variety of ways including organizing internal and external events, workshops and conferences.
8.
Provide conservation outreach expertise and advice to develop a focused communication strategy related to complex conservation challenges with far reaching management implications.
9.
Use a variety of tools and state-of-the art design programs to design, develop, and present data to communicate effective conservation outreach projects.
Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Maintain and expand positive working partnerships while promoting conservation goals with other agency programs, partners, stakeholders (e.g. staff and officials within and outside an agency, representatives from non-government entities, community groups and schools, Alaska Native entities, the media, universities and private industry).
11.
Facilitate diverse groups and develop cooperative partnerships to identify conservation issues and develop focused objectives to accomplish outreach goals.
12.
Identify opportunities to leverage program funding to further conservation goals.
13.
Collaborate and influence others in accomplishing complex, innovative communication and outreach projects.
Ability to work with groups of people with diverse backgrounds and interests
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Communicate ecological, biological or resource management principles, concepts, and procedures to design and deliver conservation outreach strategies.
15.
Collaborate and coordinate communication and outreach efforts, including public information, public involvement, interpretation, environmental education, media relations, and graphic design.
16.
Communicate conservation strategies to a variety of audiences in a manner that is accurate, interesting, and easily understood.
Skill in development, coordination and dissemination of communications materials and guidance to laypersons.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Deliver oral presentations at public events and meetings to inform others regarding the validity of findings and recommendations.
18.
Understand and synthesize reports or documents outlining recommended positions on conservation issues and clearly present the information to a variety of audiences.
19.
Utilize skills in writing, graphic design, social media, desktop publishing software, and other media outlets to develop exhibits, maps, posters, flyers, newsletters, webpages, and other forms of written and/or electronic social media outreach platforms.
Ability to communicate to a diverse audience both in writing and verbally.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Deliver oral presentations at public events and meetings to inform others regarding the validity of findings and recommendations.
Understand and synthesize reports or documents outlining recommended positions on conservation issues and clearly present the information to a variety of audiences.
Utilize skills in writing, graphic design, and desktop publishing to develop exhibits, maps, posters, flyers, newsletters, webpages, and other forms of written and/or electronic outreach.
Understand and synthesize reports or documents outlining recommended positions on conservation issues and clearly present the information to a variety of audiences.
Utilize skills in writing, graphic design, and desktop publishing to develop exhibits, maps, posters, flyers, newsletters, webpages, and other forms of written and/or electronic outreach.
Business Necessity Questions
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I have a satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested.
22.
I have received incentive awards during the last two years and have listed them on my resume.
Verification Statement
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
23.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: