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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Department of the Navy/Assistant for Administration
Announcement Number
DE-10659587-20-DLC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2019 to Monday, December 9, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

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 have been (or will be) separated AND
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-09, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Edit and approve web-based content prior to publishing on the Internet and multimedia sites. (limit characters)
3. Determine the content for various media (e.g., newspaper, magazine, newscast, interview, social media) to disseminate for public information or awareness. (limit characters)
4. Review informational material (e.g., press releases, fact sheets, speeches, responses to public inquiry, pamphlets, magazine articles) prior to public releases to ensure accuracy, security propriety, and policy guidelines are met. (limit characters)
5. Select product types (e.g., news release, article, response to query, briefing card, speech, fact sheet, web content [tweets, blogs, Facebook posts, scripts]) to meet the information and communication needs of the command and its audiences. (limit characters)
6. Conduct analysis of public affairs feedback, policy statements, and guidance material to develop public affairs recommendations to senior management in support of assigned program. (limit characters)
7. Conduct research to secure technical and general information to be used in news releases, articles, statements. (limit characters)
8. Determine the degree of controversy of released subject matter ensuring content is in accordance with command policies. (limit characters)
9. Research or gather information for use in the development of communication products. (limit characters)
10. Respond to media queries on agency policies and programs which may contain sensitive or controversial information, and include coordination with other organizations or agencies. (limit characters)
11. Respond to requests from the media, general public and others to provide information regarding programs and activities. (limit characters)
12. Translate technical information into written words and imagery to help diverse audiences understand programs or policies. (limit characters)
13. Write and review responses to potentially controversial issues and sensitive matters affecting the organization or its mission. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)