- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Naval Medical Command
- Announcement Number
- DE-10722385-20-JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 14, 2020 to Friday, February 21, 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 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.
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.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-13, Publice Affairs Specialist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Coordinate multiple public affairs efforts (e.g., activities, programs, special events, campaigns) with a variety of contacts (e.g., public affairs officials, media, community relations officers, business representatives) to develop positive community relations.
3.
Coordinate media access of high visibility events with the general public and media to ensure media coverage meets established protocol procedures.
4.
Attend meetings, briefings, and conferences to align and communicate messages as they are created and implemented.
5.
Assess media coverage to ensure compliance with policies and regulations for disseminating information.
6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and informational products designed to communicate organizational goals and objectives both internally and externally.
7.
Evaluate organization-wide programs to provide guidance on information to be released.
8.
Analyze policies, programs, and operations to identify issues or events that require the performance of communication research, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
9.
Act as a command spokesperson to provide accurate and credible responses to media and public inquiries.
10.
Brief news media representatives and a variety of publics on the organization's programs and activities to increase public understanding of the agency's mission.
11.
Conduct media training for leadership and staff, as required.
12.
Create communication plans with implementation guidance and actions to inform internal and external publics about an organization's policies, programs, and operations.
13.
Participate in the planning, developing, and execution of strategic communication efforts for a command.
14.
Coordinate the flow of authoritative, timely, and responsive information to audiences through the use of broadcast, multimedia, print, web-based, or emerging media content.
15.
Determine topics, research, and write copy portraying new developments for major press releases so their impact is fully understood.
16.
Establish relations with media representatives to promote positive events, people, and stories of an organization or command.
17.
Prepare and release written information to the public and industry on a program's responsibilities and achievements.
18.
Prepare written responses to the media and public on public affairs campaign information.
19.
Respond to requests from the media, general public and others to provide information regarding programs and activities.
20.
Write and review responses to potentially controversial issues and sensitive matters affecting the organization or its mission.
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?