- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Office of Naval Research
- Announcement Number
- DE-10553803-19-JB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to Monday, July 29, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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
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
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:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
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.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to accept an "Emergency Essential" position. This entails continued performance of duties and responsibilities during periods of national emergencies and/or mobilization. I am willing to accept that I may be required to take part in readiness exercises; that I must be removed from military recall status; and that I may not join a reserve unit during my mobilization.
2.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
3.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a NO-1035-03, Public Affairs Specialist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Edit and approve web-based content prior to publishing on the Internet and multimedia sites.
3.
Identify requirements for written, visual, multimedia and other information products to be used in communicating an issue.
4.
Plan and develop a variety of communication tools, including multimedia programs, for use on an organization's internal and external websites.
5.
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.
6.
Coordinate public outreach events and public speaking engagements for an activity.
7.
Plan and execute web-based communication content delivery to support outreach activities.
8.
Plan and implement community outreach initiatives to promote understanding of the command's public affairs program.
9.
Serve as the action officer for planning and execution of local engagement and outreach efforts.
10.
Brief and present information to senior management.
11.
Conduct media training for leadership and staff, as required.
12.
Develop formal and informal presentations to inform, motivate, or educate internal and external audiences.
13.
Develop and deliver public affairs recommendations based on analysis of public feedback, policy statements, interviews, and public and contractor presentations.
14.
Write, edit, and disseminate sensitive, critical, and complex organizational publications to support the organization's mission.
15.
Write and edit news releases and feature articles for publication in newsletters, websites, and similar publications.
16.
Prepare written responses to the media and public on public affairs campaign information.
17.
Create written policies in support of a Command Public Affairs program.
18.
Assess media, congressional, and public attitudes toward the organization to incorporate the knowledge into outgoing messages, responses, and communications products.
19.
Identify areas to be addressed in public awareness campaigns.
20.
Implement information management policies to improve internal and external communication processes.
21.
Monitor websites to ensure sites conform to security regulations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
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?