- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-19-10570085-BP-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 5, 2019 to Friday, August 16, 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?
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you qualify for this Public Affairs Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level.
Knowledge of and skill in gathering and evaluating data from a variety of sources concerning the effectiveness of communication programs, and developing outreach strategies designed to reach target audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop communications strategies for multiple audiences (media, congress, communities, and employees).
3.
Analyze communication needs and develop and recommend strategies to management that will advance the mission of the organization.
4.
Develop outreach plans by considering specific topics or aspects to emphasize, and finding the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software technologies for day-to-day communications, generating written documents, and producing multimedia products for use on internal and external web pages.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Determine and implement most appropriate means for transmitting information regarding natural resource topics electronically such as web-based internet and intranet information and mobile media-based technology.
6.
Apply knowledge of internet technologies to plan, develop, and maintain various web-based communication tools, including social media tools.
7.
Create content for the web or for social media tools to disseminate information in a public affairs capacity.
Knowledge of, and skill in, modifying or adapting standard communication methods (written, oral and visual) to new informational materials with the goal of enhancing public, special interest group or Service member's understanding and support of Service programs and/or significant issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Apply professional communications and management skills to problem solving in order to enhance or improve a conservation or environmental programs mission accomplishment.
9.
Develop outreach strategies or campaigns to effectively transmit the information necessary for the public's understanding of natural resource issues.
10.
Brief management officials on measures to enhance public acceptance of programs, policies, or activities.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with media representatives, community groups, state and federal agencies, cooperating organizations, and other internal/external audiences, to ensure open lines of communication between the Service and its audiences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Maintain working relationship with federal and state partners.
12.
Ensure that effective outreach and communication strategies using state-of-the-art and emerging social media technologies are integral to a program's operations.
13.
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications efforts and advise and consult with managers at all levels regarding communications and public affairs policies, procedures and management directives.
Ability to apply judgment skills sufficient for determining whether controversial information should be released for internal/external public use.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Oversaw media communications related to high-profile, national and/or controversial issues and priorities.
15.
Interact with senior leaders to develop strategies and messages on controversial issues that involve national policy.
16.
Serve as the official spokesperson for a large organization, dealing with constituent organizations representing a wide variety of viewpoints, and ensuring understanding of the organization's views on controversial positions, policies, and decisions.
Ability to identify various publics, produce informational products for optimal understanding, and to effectively communicate on a position to persons having opposing viewpoints, without criticism or arousing hostility.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provided leadership and guidance internally regarding communications and outreach to external stakeholders.
18.
Participate in the overall formulation of policies, strategies and programs that will promote public understanding and acceptance of organizational programs, policies and decisions.
19.
Ensure the accuracy of communications tools, such as news releases, media bulletins, talking points, frequently asked questions, etc.
20.
Experience planning, developing, and executing short- and long-term communications strategies related to fish and wildlife conservation issues.