- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
- Agency
- Selective Service System
- Announcement Number
- GRAD-10598079-19-BAH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 11, 2019 to Wednesday, September 25, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
3.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities
4.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
5.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
6.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years) • are a disabled veteran
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
• recently separated (within the past 3 years) • are a disabled veteran
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-7/9/11 position with Selective Service System.
Please accurately identify your eligibility and level of experience when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy. You will be asked at the end of this questionnaire to certify your entire application as true and accurate.
1.
Are you a citizen of the United States?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? If you are a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your degree due to military obligation, you have as long as six years after degree completion to apply. If eligible, documentation of your appointment eligibility through transcripts, letters, records or statements issued from the governing body or institution, and veterans' documentation, if applicable, with your completed application.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION. This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum requirements needed to qualify for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
3.
Choose the answer that best describes your education/experience that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-07.
4.
Choose the answer that best describes your education/experience that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-09.
5.
Choose the answer that best describes your education/experience that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11.
For each of the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
[0] A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
[1] B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
[2] C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
[3] D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
[4] E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised the performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Determine most efficient and effective use of new media, making use of web-based social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and other popular sites to support the communications objectives of the Agency.
7.
Increase the reach and effectiveness of communication efforts by posting news releases, articles, photos, interactive questions or discussion, and other material.
8.
Gather articles and other content for the web site and social media sites from a variety of sources.
9.
Provide office support with a variety of traditional office tasks that includes typing, formatting, editing, proofing IAW agency correspondence guidelines.
10.
Prepare webpages to translate content into visually appealing formats that enhance the image of the agency and updates pages to ensure information is properly displayed.
11.
Incorporate news, information, still and video images, and audio files in Webpages.
12.
Prepare video files for streaming access to venues such as desktops or notebook computers.
13.
Review content placed on the web site for sensitive information.
14.
Conduct basic web analytics, reports web data and makes recommendations using web analytics applications.
15.
Use a variety of new media methods and techniques in achieving communication and digital advertising goals.
16.
Use new media to support the organizational mission and communications initiatives.
17.
Monitor sites for feedback on effectiveness of communication efforts and posts responses to public comments as appropriate.
18.
Stay abreast of new media tools to advise the office on new methods for communicating the Agency's priorities and messages.
19.
Develop and disseminate podcasts or YouTube videos.
20.
Writing/developing, recording, editing and preparing podcasts for Internet publication.
21.
Assist in incorporating Macromedia Flash movies, streaming video or other webcasting products to support communications objectives.
22.
Establish the function and direction for new media and other communications dissemination channels and content to support agency programs and informational campaigns using a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals.
23.
Assist in coordination, development and completion for all internal and external administrative reports, correspondence, stories, visual arts, and presentations.
24.
Provide web support, designing, developing and maintaining the agency's webpages and changing content on the agency's main domain (homepage and selected major pages).
25.
Assists webmaster in updating and maintaining the agency's web site, using HTML, DHTML, Java, JavaScript, PERL, CGI, MS-ACCESS, MS-ASP pages and web development/Forms Tools.
26.
Coordinate and develop the production of products using Flash software and/or software that can create streaming video.
27.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.