- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist (Communications)
- Agency
- Administration for Children and Families
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ACF-DE-19-10565530 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 11, 2019 to Thursday, December 26, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
Assessment 1
1.
I have least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that included experience: creating written materials for various audiences using Plain Language principles and web writing guidelines;
editing and revising materials produced by others using editing standards like the AP stylebook or office style guide; disseminating information for an organization using social media tools and web content management systems and; working on team projects related to web publishing and content development.
editing and revising materials produced by others using editing standards like the AP stylebook or office style guide; disseminating information for an organization using social media tools and web content management systems and; working on team projects related to web publishing and content development.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Use various web technologies, including social media and multimedia tools, desk publishing programs, content management systems to compose, edit, and publish program information to broad and targeted audiences.
3.
Create or revise website content using Plain Language principles or web writing guidelines.
4.
Produce text, audio and visual content tailored to the general or target audiences of a specified communications campaign.
5.
Assist agency officials in using the web and social media to provide stakeholders with important and timely program information.
6.
Work on team projects as it relates to web content and communication campaigns.
7.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop new digital content for websites and programmatic initiatives.
8.
Review web content prior to posting on the web and communicated throughout social media.
9.
Consult on the development of new or redesigned digital content with various program divisions.
10.
Participate in or lead work groups and cross-agency activities as a communication expert by providing advice, direction and guidance.
11.
Presents and/or briefs various audiences on program activities.
12.
Establishes external working relationships with other government agencies, nonprofit professional organizations and foundations as part of the communication strategy.
13.
Writes for several audiences using various formats. For instance, news articles, social media, web content, fact sheets, and technical guidance.
14.
Edit and revise material produced by others for the purposes of informing, engaging and empowering child support audiences.
15.
Repurpose technical content into creative written materials for a specific audience using Plain Language Principles.
16.
Create clear and concise written material such as press releases, speeches, talking points, briefing, and presentations for various audiences.