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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-PWR-19-10562286-DE-OPM Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 to Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. Would you accept part-time employment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications needed to qualify for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience described below. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Read all responses before making your selection.
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2. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess the ability to speak with conversational fluency in the Hawaiian Language. The employee may need to deliver general information related to Native Hawaiian history and culture, answering questions and providing orientation to the general public who do not speak English. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
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Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your experience and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (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. Participate in strategic communications planning to improve media relations and internal and external communications.
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4. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Provide information to media concerning recent events and news items.
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6. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Develop strategies and techniques for disseminating information.
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8. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Utilize media technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs to present information to a variety of individuals and groups who have varying knowledge levels, priorities, and interests with logic and clarity.
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10. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate the effectiveness of public affairs and communications programs by analyzing feedback from target audiences to develop recommendations for improvement of public affairs programs.
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12. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Perform recurring public affairs operations involving public information, internal relations or community relations programs for a large organization.
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14. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Communicate verbally using tact and diplomacy when meeting and dealing with a variety of individuals and interest groups at various levels in the local community and private sectors, to convey information that is often controversial and complex. (limit characters)
16. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Advise local communities on organizational mission and work to connect the values of the organization with the cultural and historic values and principles of the local community. (limit characters)
18. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Provide local community feedback and perspectives on issues of importance to entities such as park management, cooperating organizations and partners. (limit characters)
20. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Exercise tact and diplomacy when corresponding in writing with a variety of individuals and interest groups at various levels in local communities and private sectors to convey information. (limit characters)
22. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
23. Create written publicity media for dissemination to increase local community understanding and involvement in organizational programs and activities. (limit characters)
24. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
25. Write interpretive, educational, and media outreach materials for the local communities to improve relevancy of an organization's educational and outreach programs. (limit characters)
26. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
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As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
27. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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