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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Announcement Number
DE-10547675-19-JMM Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 19, 2019 to Tuesday, July 23, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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3. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. This is an "obligated" position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, or return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s). When a position is obligated to an employee it means that he/she has entitlements to that position. In filling the obligated position, the selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that he/she is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that he/she may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time. I am willing and able to sign a memorandum of agreement stating that you accept the terms of an obligated position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-11, Public Affairs Specialist.
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2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-09, Public Affairs Specialist. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Manage an organizations' website and social media presence including the scheduling and positing of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates. (limit characters)
4. Update social media websites on a daily basis to provide new information to the public. (limit characters)
5. Use new media methods, including blogging, posting or sharing content for an organization on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) to advocate programs or services. (limit characters)
6. Use techniques (e.g., new releases, feature articles, blogs, multimedia, video products) for internal and external websites and online social media tools for executing plans involving public affairs. (limit characters)
7. Analyze items submitted for public release (e.g., fact sheets, articles, photographs) to evaluate the nature or purpose. (limit characters)
8. Evaluate and interpret data to determine what kind of information to provide to the public. (limit characters)
9. Research formal and informal methods (e.g., social media and World Wide analytics, survey, polls, content analysis) to determine emerging trends or issues. (limit characters)
10. Create written responses to inquiries from media groups or the general public concerning program activities. (limit characters)
11. Produce innovative written material which stimulates the interest on the part of various publics concerning activities, programs, and events. (limit characters)
12. Write and edit written materials applying rules of composition, grammar, methods of presentation, proper organization, coherence, completeness, and consistency. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)