USA Staffing

Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Announcement Number: MDA-19-DH-10602814 Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 to Thursday, September 26, 2019

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Preferences

1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Redstone Arsenal, AL

B. Fort Belvoir, VA

Assessment 1

1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the position of Public Affairs Specialist. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower broadband (NH- 02/GS-11) or equivalent in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: communicating the policies and programs of a government organization to internal and external stakeholders including news media; Demonstrating knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques, analytical methods, and interpersonal relations practices; Indicating knowledge of commercial print, electronic, and internet media organizations and media communications tools and techniques; knowledge of policies and regulations relating to government publications; demonstrating skill in developing and disseminating a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of agency programs to various publics and employing all types of existing and emerging media including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, still and motion pictures, posters, exhibits, internet, and advertisements. This experience is clearly stated in my resume.

B. My experience does not meet the requirements listed above.

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