- Position Title
- Writer-Editor (Speech Writer)
- Agency
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Announcement Number
- AHRQ-OC-DE-19-10507663 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 3, 2019 to Friday, June 7, 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.
ICTAP/CTAP - I am a current or former competitive service Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal Agency who has received an official notice stating that my position is no longer needed, or that I will be separated by Reduction in Force (RIF) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.
3.
Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, I have been or am currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment. If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
4.
Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) - I have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) from the Federal Government within the last 5 years.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
5.
PHS Commissioned Corps - I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps. If selected, I understand that I will be appointed to a PHS Commissioned Corps billet with AHRQ.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.
For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.
For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Writer-Editor (Speech Writer), GS-1082-13 at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Specialized Experience Requirements for a Writer-Editor (Speech Writer), GS-1082-13 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
For each of the following task statements, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Prepare briefing materials for dissemination via a variety of communication media platforms to state and/or national audiences.
3.
Develop strategies to convey information about the organization's programs and functions.
4.
Analyze and evaluate program needs to advise management officials of the information that should be made available to the public or approaches to take to attain program goals.
5.
Identify and develop methods to disseminate information that publicizes program information.
6.
Re-write research material for clarity, persuasiveness, and adherence to format and style conventions of targeted information outlet.
7.
Ensure that all technical communications are in alignment with organizational policies.
8.
Develop written materials for distribution through methods such as social media, website, talking points and slide decks.
9.
Develop written materials for distribution through broadcasts, social media or websites.
10.
Edit documents produced by others to ensure proper grammatical usage and clarity of the message prior to dissemination or publication.
11.
Edit print or online material (i.e. press releases, news briefs, facts sheets) to ensure accuracy.
12.
Edit documents produced by others to ensure content is relevant to organizational mission and programs prior to dissemination or publication.
13.
Consult with subject matter experts on the use of designs and graphics in published materials.
14.
Advise authors on proper format, length and tone of articles and information to be published.
15.
Conduct meetings to provide input on development of communications strategies.
16.
Coordinate collaboration among offices and divisions to provide input on health communication strategies, plans and campaigns.
17.
Coordinate news media interviews with staff, and oversee arrangements with media representative involving organization activities.
18.
Work with subject-matter experts to gather information for use in the development of written and digital materials.
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 take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
19.
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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired 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.