- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Defense Media Activity
- Announcement Number
- DMA-19-10597752-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 12, 2019 to Monday, September 30, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP 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.
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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP 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.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? Military Spouse of activity duty military members are eligible to claim Military Spouse Preference on job announcements.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the Public Affairs Specialist GS-1035-13 position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
In this section, please respond to questions about experience you have had, related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in fostering a culture that drives continuous improvement, innovation and efficient business processes.
3.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with understanding and acting to forward your organization's strategic goals.
4.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience planning and assigning work to be accomplished according to organizational goals and knowledge of staff capabilities.
5.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing the planning, direction, development, and execution of national public affairs and internal information campaigns.
6.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience working with subject matter experts developing communication messaging to translate strategic goals and initiatives into multimedia products supporting national public affairs campaigns.
7.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with conceiving, developing, executing, and evaluating a wide range of public affairs print, social media and audiovisual communications products supporting national public affairs campaigns.
8.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience assuring published communications products are factually and technically accurate.
9.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience preparing and providing advice for leaders on matters requiring communication plans and actions.
10.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with recommending and guiding the development of communication plans to ensure broader strategies are served.
11.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing the execution of communication plans and adjusting actions when required.
12.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with recognizing and analyzing communication problems and obstacles to make recommendations to management.
13.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in analyzing, preparing, and briefing recommendations to senior leadership on matters pertaining to internal communications.
14.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience accomplishing the mission in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities that require leadership, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.
15.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with finding ways to synchronize support across multiple disciplines to develop a common plan to execute senior leader initiatives.