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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-20-10784709-DE-OR-CH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 3, 2020 to Thursday, April 9, 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? (limit characters)
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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.

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3. 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? 
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• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Assessment 1
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. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your application. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035 at the GS-12 grade level or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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2. Describe your highest level of experience developing and executing a public affairs program to educate and inform individuals/groups with interests in natural resource programs.
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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)
3. Analyze performance data, work reports, and other information to identify potential improvements in public affairs operations.
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4. I reviewed written materials for the following purposes (choose all that apply):
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5. I have performed public affairs or closely related specialist work preparing the following types of information for others (choose all that apply):
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6. Select the following software categories in which you independently create/modify products and use the software as an analytical tool in performing required tasks (choose all that apply):
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7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience operating the following audiovisual equipment (choose all that apply):
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8. In performing public affairs or closely related specialist work, I have communicated with the following individuals (choose all that apply):
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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)
9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience managing an organizations' website and social media presence including the scheduling and positing of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates.
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10. I have used traditional and social media tools and practices to effectively/efficiently promote my organization.
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11. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or advising on communication plans for a public affairs program?
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12. I have performed public affairs or closely related specialist work involving the following activities in the area of communication and information dissemination (choose all that apply):
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13. From the descriptions below, choose the response which best describes your experience utilizing filing and records management systems.
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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)
14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience maintaining a SharePoint directory or shared document and file management system.
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15. From the descriptions below, choose the response which best describes your experience with handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
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16. I have performed the following leadership functions successfully in projects that I have led or was assigned senior staff responsibility (choose all that apply):
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17. I have performed the following work as a supervisor (choose all that apply):
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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