- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Department of the Navy/Assistant for Administration (DON/AA)
- Announcement Number
- DE-10663756-20-PC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 12, 2019 to Monday, December 16, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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
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
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:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-12, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-11, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Analyze data in relation to established communication objectives and goals to determine program effectiveness.
4.
Analyze the impact or effectiveness of informational materials and offer recommendations for improvement.
5.
Analyze trends in social media tools and applications to make recommendations and highlight new opportunities.
6.
Collect data on emerging trends or issues that impact the achievement of an organization.
7.
Conduct research required for the development of strategic communication plans through analysis of the information environment (e.g., public opinion, information needs assessment, media content analysis, impact assessments).
8.
Develop strategic communication plans for a public affairs program.
9.
Develop tools to establish and maintain communication between the activity, general public, and other groups.
10.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external communications strategy and policy to identify and recommend adjustments, changes, and improvements.
11.
Propose communication strategies to leaders throughout the organization based on research and analysis.
12.
Recommend strategic plans for web-based communication initiatives.
13.
Conceptualize, design, and/or develop media strategies to submit recommendations to supervisory levels for approval.
14.
Create strategic public affairs program plans to facilitate communication of information related to public affairs programs, policies, activities, or mission.
15.
Develop communication objectives, goals, and strategies based on organizational mission, objectives, and goals.
16.
Review strategic plans and pending organizational changes to adapt public affairs initiatives to meet changing needs.
17.
Create written policies in support of a Command Public Affairs program.
18.
Develop written materials which transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs.
19.
Develop written messages and themes to convey missions or priorities to internal and external audiences.
20.
Prepare and release written information to the public and industry on a program's responsibilities and achievements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
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?