- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health
- Announcement Number
- HHS-OASH-DE-20-10657874 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 9, 2019 to Friday, December 13, 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
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education for Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-09.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advise others on utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook, twitter, blogs, and forums to convey information about the organization's mission to the community.
3.
Analyze media coverage on topics to make informed recommendations on media strategy
4.
Develop and implement communication plans that support organizational goals and objectives.
5.
Identify communications needs of agency programs.
6.
Disseminate informational materials through a variety of digital outreach platforms to targeted audiences.
7.
Maintain an organization's website and social media channels including the scheduling, posting of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates to inform the community of ongoing initiatives.
8.
Maintain currency on new innovative tools and social media trends.
9.
Support the development of communications plans to promote agency programs.
10.
Arrange interviews between media outlets and internal subject matter experts.
11.
Coordinate media relations activities between multiple agencies and offices.
12.
Explain policies and regulations that apply to public and media relations activities to organizational staff.
13.
Provide recommendations on how to improve digital outreach activities.
14.
Conduct analysis through research and fact finding to determine validity of information included in media relations materials.
15.
Coordinate outreach campaigns and promotional activities in support of agency programs.
16.
Prepare a variety of public affairs documents such as press releases, talking points, and blog posts.
17.
Write and disseminate messages through a variety of digital outreach platforms.