- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Announcement Number
- CK-10553097-SF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 9, 2019 to Thursday, August 15, 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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: The following question relates to the experience required for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR LEAVE THE QUESTION BLANK YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. NOTE: Your application materials must support your response.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-301-13 position.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please 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.
Develop communications for internal audiences that include speeches, remarks, talking points, briefing materials, letters, newsletters, internal promotional materials, employee communications, and internal marketing communications.
3.
Develop a variety of innovative communication messages, methods, and channels to distribute information throughout an organization.
4.
Create and maintain communications and production calendars, project timelines, and plans.
5.
Seek methods for continuous improvement of work products.
6.
Develop and manage long-term strategies which promote effective internal communication as a core value in an organization.
7.
Develop and manage a crisis communications plan and strategy to prepare for any possible external event potentially impacting employees.
8.
Develop internal communications governance, policies, and guidelines.
9.
Organize the implementation and/or dissemination of procedural and policy changes.
10.
Develop toolkits and templates to ensure that important messages are disseminated appropriately, efficiently, and effectively throughout an organization.
11.
Research and collect data used to write and edit communications materials.
12.
Establish feedback mechanisms to regularly measure the effectiveness of internal communication strategies and projects through research and analysis.
13.
Manage high-profile, time-sensitive projects to ensure that deadlines are met, and timelines remain accurate.
14.
Collaborate with clients to develop communication plans, strategies, and solutions to internal communication issues.
15.
Develop an effective internal communications program focused on communicating key information to all internal stakeholders in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
16.
Analyze existing procedures to identify more efficient and effective methods for accomplishing program objectives pursuant to statute and internal policy.
17.
Coordinate the development of internal publications.
18.
Facilitate meetings in order to negotiate and collaborate with senior staff and project managers.
19.
Coordinate with training departments regarding training for communications programs, activities, and events.
20.
Actively participate in team development and customer service improvement initiatives.
21.
Advise senior management on the most effective strategies for managing communications between senior management and employees.
22.
Serve as an advisor to senior management on planning, preparing, reviewing, sequencing, and determining the way to release key information to employees.