- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 20-R10-10696013-DP-RWJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 23, 2020 to Wednesday, February 5, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Public Affairs Specialist position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-09:
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11:
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop design for internet content and optimizes content use to increase visibility of traditional and social media content.
4.
Lead all or parts of special, complex projects, including upgrades or changes to web platforms.
5.
Implement design or platform changes that are broad and complex to accommodate the needs of the agency.
6.
Work closely with public affairs specialists and those with computer system expertise to integrate communication needs with current and emerging technology.
7.
Assist others to apply Federal, Departmental, Agency, and Regional regulations concerning web and social media use.
8.
Recommend appropriate venue for the collection/dissemination of information gathered from web, social media, and print by using web metrics and user feedback.
9.
Develop a full social media and online strategy on a yearly basis.
10.
Perform as a trainer for social media, digital communications and online platforms
11.
Accurately assess social media/digital communications analytics to adjust strategy and content.
12.
Participate in content strategy meetings to ensure social media/digital communications are included in all strategic communications and issue management.
13.
Assist with training related to social media, digital communications and online platforms.
14.
Develop internal and external content for websites and issuing it in website form for one or more units.
15.
Design dynamic interfaces using available technology such as HTML, XHTML, Java, PHP, Perl, and other pertinent programs.
16.
Develop layout design and concepts, selects to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance with required standards.
17.
Secure appropriate materials to be used on the web to ensure consistency, accuracy and 508 compliance with required standards.
18.
Develop content for digital publication to enhance the understanding of groups or individuals about the significant current and emerging agency issues.
19.
Develop and maintaining internal and external websites for one or more units.
20.
Monitor to ensure the operability of local internet and intranet services that provide customers with access to applications and data.
21.
Implement the design of internal and external websites according to agency guidelines, policies, and principles.
22.
Develop testing of internal and external websites according to agency guidelines, policies, and principles.
23.
Maintain web materials, file, directory integrity, and security in compliance with regulations.
24.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
25.
Do you understand that if you are a current or former (reinstatement) Federal employee and you do not attach your most recent performance rating or a document including a statement why you are not attaching your performance rating, your application package will be considered incomplete and you will not be considered for this position?
26.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).