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Position Title
Senior Public Affairs Manager
Agency
Corporation for National and Community Service
Announcement Number
CNS-20-001-10911657 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 11, 2020 to Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.  I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable. (limit characters)
3. I am currently employed by the Corporation for National and Community Service as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (limit characters)
4. I am a current federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service, who is in the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center? (limit characters)
5. I am a current CNCS employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current CNCS employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (limit characters)
6. I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure). (limit characters)
7. Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure.  This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC). (limit characters)
8. I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application). (limit characters)
9. I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15). (limit characters)
10. Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment.  Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations). (limit characters)
11. I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure). (limit characters)
12. I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
 
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13. Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
 
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Assessment 1
1. Select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the Senior Public Affairs Manager position. (This experience must be evident in your resume. If it is not, it will be determined that you are not qualified and you will not receive further consideration). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you have experience supervising employees? (limit characters)
3. Oversaw, directed or developed work to be accomplished by subordinates. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Conducted recurring staff meetings. (limit characters)
5. Set and adjusted work priorities. (limit characters)
6. Established milestones for projects. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities. (limit characters)
8. Monitored assignments to ensure timely completion. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
9. Mentor and coach team, helping them to grow professionally. (limit characters)
10. Worked with employees to identify their developmental and training needs based on organizational goals and budget realities. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Completed annual employee performance reviews. (limit characters)
12. Counseled and/or disciplined employees on conduct issues. (limit characters)
13. Counseled and/or disciplined employees on performance issues. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
14. Leads communications campaigns. (limit characters)
15. Direct, review and draft materials, including presentations, press releases, fact sheets, blog posts, letters, speeches, opinion pieces, and other public-facing materials. (limit characters)
16. Develop and execute internal communications plan to keep employees informed and inspired. (limit characters)
17. Oversee development and execution of social media plans to grow and engage followers. (limit characters)
18. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues, leveraging media and social media monitoring tools. (limit characters)
19. Provide and welcome constructive feedback in order to achieve the best possible product. Eagerly mentor team members, helping them to grow as communicators. (limit characters)
20. Identify, prioritize and secure opportunities for leaders to speak at events. Ensure they are appropriately briefed and manage work of speechwriter. (limit characters)
21. Collaborate with senior leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities fully support strategic priorities. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be denied an appointment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)