- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-NCRO-20-10688835-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2020 to Friday, January 31, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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Assessment 1
1.
Read the following descriptions and select the one that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13 position. Select only one response. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. 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. 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. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised 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.
Communication Strategy - Comprehend the policies and priorities of an organization and advance them by developing and implementing effective, proactive, communication products and strategies
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Synthesize information from internal and external sources to develop an action plan.
3.
Advise management on how to respond to high-profile communication matters.
4.
Prioritize, consider alternatives, and respond quickly and effectively to unexpected and rapidly changing conditions.
5.
Understand organization communication goals and determine the best means to achieve them.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
I have planned and executed complex public announcements and special events.
Message Development - Use professional methodology, editorial judgment, and knowledge of the subject, audience, and communications goals to develop clear, concise, consistent communication messages.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Create communication products that are accessible to a wide range of audiences with different levels of education, ability, interest, and points of view.
8.
Use editorial judgment and knowledge of the larger context to develop key messages.
9.
Use plain language to convey complex issues in accurate, clear, concise, effective, and understandable ways.
Message Delivery - Deliver established messages through a wide range of communications channels and products, and tailor the approach depending on the subject matter, audience, and communication goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Develop professional working relationships with media representatives.
11.
Exercise sound, independent judgment in responding to inquires.
12.
Effectively use communications channels and methods appropriate to needs (eg. events, news conferences, interviews, news releases, websites, social media, etc.)
13.
Organize and express ideas clearly in writing using correct grammar, syntax, and other best practices, including AP Style.
14.
Convey oral information (i.e., during media interviews, news conferences, public meetings, etc.) in a clear and compelling manner.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I have served as a primary agency spokesperson on a wide variety of complex, often controversial issues with tight deadlines.
16.
I often (i.e. daily or several times per week), provide on-the-record information to media representatives.
Data Gathering and Analysis - Seek out, collect, and synthesize information from a wide variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective, unbiased manner to create a product or answer a question.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Evaluate the value and effectiveness of communication efforts and apply findings to improve future efforts.
18.
Validate the accuracy of data and information and seek additional resources when gaps and inconsistencies in information are identified.
19.
Research and respond to requests for information from the media.
Manage Human Resources - Plan, distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments of others; evaluate work performance and provide feedback to others on their performance;ensure that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Collaborate with leadership, peers, and staff to understand needs and create staff work plans.
21.
Evaluate work performance and quality and provide feedback to others on their performance.
22.
Ensure staff members are treated equitably and are appropriately recruited, selected, and developed.